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DEALERSHIP SHORTLIST

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These are the closest relevant products DealerApproved can support from category, product purpose, dealership jobs, fit and ecosystem context. This is not a paid ranking and DealerApproved does not manufacture a universal winner.

SalesforceCRM Platform

Core jobs: Unify marketing, sales, service, and commerce on one platform.

GoHighLevel

CRM Platform · HighLevel

General CRM and automation platform used by some automotive agencies and dealers. DealerApproved lists it in automotive CRM, marketing automation. The product is offered by HighLevel.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in CRM
  • Similar product type: CRM Platform
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Shared research contextAutomate customer follow-up · Set customer appointments · Manage vehicle inventory

HubSpot

CRM Platform · HubSpot

Agentic customer platform consisting of Marketing Hub, Sales Hub, Service Hub, Content Hub, Data Hub, Revenue Hub, and Smart CRM.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in CRM
  • Similar product type: CRM Platform
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitDealerships wanting an all-in-one platform that unifies sales, marketing, and service with a free CRM that scales with growth
Shared research contextAccept customer payments · Manage follow-up tasks · Chat with website shoppers

AutoRaptor

CRM Platform · AutoRaptor

AutoRaptor is automotive CRM technology for automotive dealerships. Official product materials document capabilities including Customer relationship management, Lead management, Inventory management, Sales workflow, and Desking. The documented product fit includes Independent dealerships, Dealer groups, Sales, and BDC. Official integration evidence identifies connections with Dealertrack DMS, Frazer, and vAuto Provision. Additional official product documentation covers Auto Dealer CRM Features - AutoRaptor, and Dealership CRM Integrations.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in CRM
  • Similar product type: CRM Platform
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitDealer groups · Dealerships selling 30–500 vehicles per month
Shared research contextManage customer relationships · Manage the sales workflow · Manage vehicle inventory

DealerSocket CRM

CRM Platform · Solera

DealerSocket CRM is automotive CRM technology by Solera for automotive dealerships. Official product materials document capabilities including Customer relationship management, Lead management, Digital retailing, Inventory management, and Equity mining. The documented product fit includes Franchised dealerships, Independent dealerships, Dealer groups, and Sales. Additional official product documentation covers CRM Software for Car Dealerships, and Choosing DealerSocket CRM.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in CRM
  • Similar product type: CRM Platform
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitIndependent dealerships
Shared research contextManage customer relationships · Manage dealership leads · Support online vehicle-shopping and deal workflows

Dominion Vision CRM

CRM Platform · Dominion Dealer Solutions

Dominion Vision CRM is a dealership CRM platform for automotive dealerships.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in CRM
  • Similar product type: CRM Platform
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated

DriveCentric

CRM Platform · DriveCentric

DriveCentric is ai and automation and automotive CRM technology for automotive dealerships. Official product materials document capabilities including OEM program support, Customer relationship management, Lead management, Automated lead response, and Live chat. The documented product fit includes Independent dealerships, Dealer groups, Sales, and BDC. Official integration evidence identifies connections with AutoFi, and Reputation. Additional official product documentation covers Essential Automotive CRM Features for Modern Dealerships, and DriveCentric CRM Integrations.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in CRM
  • Similar product type: CRM Platform
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitIndependent dealerships
Shared research contextManage customer relationships · Automate customer follow-up · Set customer appointments

ELEAD CRM

CRM Platform · CDK Global

ELEAD CRM is a dealership CRM platform for automotive dealerships.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in CRM
  • Similar product type: CRM Platform
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitCar-buying experience · Enterprise dealership groups
Shared research contextCreate an SSO account, configure MFA authentication methods, and log in using SSO and MFA · Elevate the car-buying experience · Manage enterprise group reporting and track dealership performance