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    Sandy Pursley replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    I have the Imagic ILM and will Probably go with the CRM. Can you give me some pros and cons with the CRM from sales to service. Thanks
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    Michelle (blog) replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    I know my standards are a little high, but I just want one that works.. If I had a penny for all the mins I have spent on the phone with...
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    Joel Aronson replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    Sorry if anyone wants to talk, or anyone has any real autobase experience and is willing to share, I would appreciate it at...
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    Joel Aronson replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    I used to use the CRM of one of the major DMS players at a Ford store, now I use and independent vendor's product. I have test driven...
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    Joe Pistell replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    Alex, Looking forward to your iMagicLab findings.
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    Brian, Maybe it is time to get specific in this thread - it has been a bit quiet lately. Dealer.com has both an inventory control...
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    Brian T in Etown replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    hate to be a thread derailer but curious (read:Important) of the integration between homenet and current ILM tool which is the bundled...
  • G_Harkin
    Great insights all the way around. I think the biggest key to a CRM tool, (and all software platforms) is the ability to integrate with...
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    Jason W. replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    Jeff L. I've found a few companies that get close. Email me jasonwentlerFOOcomcastBARnet and I'll send you what I know. Alex I agree...
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    Brian T in Etown replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    "CRM Champion" I like that! Could be useful to apply that thinking to several "Tools" around the dealership.
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    Jeff - reverse your thinking. What CRM solutions are appealing to the dealership mentality? Why does it seem the CRM is written and...
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    Jeff Larsen (blog) replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    Jason W.- Great idea. Even if we could create the most flawless, perfect CRM tool, how many dealerships would take advantage or pay an...
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    Jason W. replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    What if CRM tools aren't even the right solution? Seriously how many people here are really database marketeers, or want to spend all...
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    Jason (blog) replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    Yes, I just love how so many reps think we're stupid.. I used to be a software engineer and managed the development of custom...
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    Jeff Larsen (blog) replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    Relating to the frustrations as Bad Ashley... I wish for a CRM tool that helps me sell more cars, not beta test their product. I wish...
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    Mitch replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    As I've said dozens of times... give me a usage report, and not only will I be able to tell who is adopting the system and who isn't...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    Can we relate....c'mon Ashley, are you serious? That one crosses over the CRM threshold into so many different automotive-vendor...
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    Ashley Antonio replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    I want to thank a few CRM tech support reps for making me feel super smart, insanely angry and on the verge of severe verbal abuse all...
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    John Meadows replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    There seems to be a huge disparity between what is currently available and what advanced users would like in a useable format...
  • umer.autojini
    I would add these to CRM... 1. Gives me same functionality as SalesGenius.com so I can see if prospect opened my emails... visited the...
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    Todd Brooks replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    Jeff, To expand on this topic, how about lead data augmentation, segmentation and scoring within CRM products. The standard data that...
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    Dave Rudey replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    All: I would love a CRM that would prospect for me, call the customer, close the deal, wire the $ into my bank account and then tell my...
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    Leigh Grant replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    TYPE R&R User I have a number of desired features, automation being a major one. First and foremost however my current issue that is...
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    Joe Pistell replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    R&R user. Topic: Post Sale Survey (in store). CRM offers only a single choice as "lead source". That's ok if a majority of our...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Blueprint Series: Automotive CRM Solutions.
    Thanks for the suggestion Joe. It would certainly be helpful, but the idea behind the Blueprint Series is for us to be architects for...
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