• 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 →
  • C
    CuttingEdge (blog) replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Should use Trading-In.com. Much less expensive and more powerful than Autotrader. Granted they are brand new and are just starting but I...
  • D
    David (blog) replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Cars.com now have a site http://www.freebo.com, they allow private seller to list their cars for FREE. is that means they will only...
  • G
    Gary replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    I have experience with both autotrader and cars.com. the cost of autotrader in todays market is a problem. Cars.com with there yahoo...
  • A
    Auto Industry Startups replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Autotrader Forcing Small Dealers Out ofBusiness The 2007 NIADA report is out and provides some excellent nuggets of information about...
  • J
    Jake replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Jeff: "Does this mean even if I make a change to a car..like price, description, photos..the information is locked BUT if the vehicle is...
  • A
    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    According to my Cars.com rep: "Cars.com dropped MSN because the traffic was not there. We are picking up something way better!"
  • G
    Gerald replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Great topic, Jeff. I too have been perturbed by the substabtual annual price hike from Autotrader for minimal increases in ability. I...
  • J
    Joe Pistell replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Autotrader Traffic Graph (Alexa; 5 year) http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details...
  • D
    Daniel Robion replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    There are a few comments that I agree with and a few that need clarified. First off, since around March of this year you can now use ad...
  • K
    Kevin Frye replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Joe, my first advice would be to avoid "paralysis by analysis"... Our business is driven by tracking key metrics, but I can see that...
  • J
    Joe Pistell replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    "What can't be measured, can't be paid". I need help with measuring ROI. How do you connect the dots in all of the "grey" areas...
  • J
    Jeff Larsen (blog) replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Honestly, what is the ROI from Autotrader or Cars.com? Questions What internet vendors are the most visible to the public? What is the...
  • A
    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    I was in the market for two things a few weeks ago: an 80 series Landcruiser and a new place to list my pre-owned inventory. When I...
  • J
    Jake replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Autotrader, Autotrader, Autotrader. Instead of paying big bucks for the Christian Slater voiceovers I think it's time to hire Susan...
  • K
    Kevin Frye replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Hi Jeff, We too have seen the significant increase in Auto Trader's fees. I carefully measure our ROI each month, as well as page...
  • B
    Brandon Hoffman replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    "What keeps me going with AutoTrader is the positive ROI I’ve been able to track using the service." This is one thing I have to...
  • L
    Lao Shi replied to the thread AutoTrader - I did it again!.
    Yes, what you say about Auto Trader is true. It is too bad as this tool has great potential however the management is bent on promotion...
  • S
    Tom Harsha, Gilbert Chavez... Keith you are assembling an all star cast. I am impressed! How long before I see Mr. Mosley on that roster?
  • K
    Kudos to you Keith... Gilbert will be a great addition to the iCar team! Congrats Gilbert! Kevin Frye/eCommerce Director/Jeff Wyler...
  • A
    Congratulations to Gilbert Chavez - I look forward to working with him!
  • R
    Ryan Gerardi replied to the thread A few “things” to take home..
    Looks like Dealerskins is joining the game of free seminars now to: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/7/prweb536968.htm
  • web2carz
    I would like to comment on: "be sure to buy your URL as a keyword. I guess this was note worthy, though about 99.9% of the time if...
  • J
    Jennifer Schrader (blog) replied to the thread A few “things” to take home..
    I had attended the Breakfast for Champs in Detroit 1 month ago and yes of course " Hugh" was there and we were all wound up on the STAR...
  • K
    Kevin Frye replied to the thread A few “things” to take home..
    Nice points Jeff, thanks for sharing them. I think your closing might be the best advice for each of us - take advantage of all of...
  • L
    Lao Shi replied to the thread A few “things” to take home..
    Of course, the only honest way to appraise and evaluate the vehicle is for the customer to bring the vehicle in.
  • Filter