• This thread is just the tip of the iceberg.The people ahead of the curve aren't Googling for answers — they're already in here, having the conversations you haven't found yet. DealerRefresh is free.Get the full picture →
  • I
    interesting replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    So, ATC is crying the Economy blues? Well they just checked in about 75 reps/managers into a Ritz Carlton in Michigan for a...
  • A
    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    Please don’t respond with “but the majority of the ATC customers walk through the door.” ...thank you very much. I will agree with the...
  • L
    Alex@ Imagine how low you could get your cost per sale if you didn't advertise or market your inventory at all. You'd really impress...
  • A
    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    I have taken my time on posting about this even though I watched the video when it was originally posted. First off I have to agree...
  • F
    Former ATC MGR. replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    Dealer Consultant is right. As a former manager with ATC we were taught MIU (Mediocrity is Unacceptable.) That lesson fell short with...
  • D
    Dealer Consultant replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    Wow, presentation skills 101. I thought I was watching a funeral. Where was the marketing Dept and P.R. for this video? I am in the...
  • T
    I followed that up with another cancellation letter.
  • T
    Mr. Perry, A little less than a year ago we issued our cancellation letter to autotrader.com. After years of poor service, times when...
  • A
    I’m glad to see the video we put out has sparked a lot of conversation about AutoTrader.com and the state of the industry. That was our...
  • F
    former rep replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    ok, so I just realized ATC brought over the top 140 print reps in Jan 09 to use them to convert all of their print dollars into ATC.com...
  • Brian Pasch
    Putting aside the content of the video, this is hard to watch. Jeff, I did take the time to watch it completely since you asked us to...
  • F
    former AT dealer replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    Lightnup, seems like your on the defense here for AT? I was referring to the new video that was announced, which was a worthless effort...
  • M
    Mark Brady replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    It is silly to even believe that the Alan/Chip clip is sincere. Auto Trader is laughing all the way to the bank! As a former seven year...
  • R
    Ron replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    You're welcome Alex!
  • F
    Frank Jackson replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    I preferred it when you guys let it all hang out in telling the truth about AutoTrader.It seems ever since Metter and MileOne got that...
  • web2carz
    Thanks for the SPAM Ron....
  • R
    Ron replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    KBB is launching A BRAND NEW INVENTORY LISTINGS PROGRAM, check this out... http://solutions.800bluebook.com/showcase_inventory.html
  • F
    former rep replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    Dear lightnup, 20% is a national number, it was 50% in my district alone therefore the statement I made was correct within my district...
  • D
    dtg replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    Could have switched heads and called it ADP. These are tough times right now. We all have a responsibiity to speak up for car dealer...
  • L
    former AT dealer@ Apparently you missed the entire exchange way back in January (although I don't know how you could have missed it)...
  • F
    former rep replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    I am a former employee of ATC who had been with the company for over 7 years and just got laid off. I am so sad because Not only did I...
  • F
    former AT dealer replied to the thread A Message from AutoTrader to Dealers.
    Oh now they want to change course and listen to their dealers concerns and help them, HA! It only took a significant decline and...
  • Brian Pasch
    As of today, dealers still can not register. Yesterday Hyundai announced that they will advance their dealers $4,000 for every...
  • A
    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Wondering what to do for Cash for Clunkers?.
    Chris - I like people like you!
  • C
    Chris K replied to the thread Wondering what to do for Cash for Clunkers?.
    Dealers can only register via one website: http://cars.gov or by calling the NHTSA at (888) 327-4236.
  • Filter