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  • jocks@dealerpeak.com
    Hi Molly, This is Jock from DealerPeak.com The idea seems pretty incredible but it's not all that difficult from a technical standpoint...
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    Joe Pistell replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
    ahh... IDK maybe because I helped build both? They're really 2 different systems. But, It's not a fair fight. HN has all the...
  • mollyrcurry
    can anyone explain the technology behind VIN? how can VIN do the following: (from Ralph's blog): VinLens also lets the dealer see where...
  • mollyrcurry
    what do you mean "eat crap and die" strategy? can you provide something specific?
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    CD Group replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
    Lol....Joe, what makes you think Dale Pollak is going to allow HomeNet 2.0 to compete with Dale's famous vAuto Cheese Comment Builder?
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    Cincidealer replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
    Jeff, thanks for the info. I'll check it out.
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    Thanks Joe -- great feedback.  So I actually just recently signed up with eCarList as a compliment to HomeNet to handle the comment...
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    Joe Pistell replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
    Hang in there Bryan, I work with the entire group at Homenet and I can tell you that for everything that drives you nuts, they have a...
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    Interesting you mention homenet iol 2.0 Joe. Any more info on when we'll see this? I'm a long time homenet user and a fan of iol in...
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    Joe Pistell replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
    For the record. I love sarcasm and this was just having a little fun with Mr Perry's buying spree.  The way I see it, if Chip Perry...
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    Joe Pistell replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
    AutoTrader Buys AutoNation. To Our Valued Dealer Partners, We want to share some exciting news.  AutoTrader.com has entered into an...
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    Joe Pistell replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
    AutoTrader Buys AutoNation. To Our Valued Dealer Partners, We want to share some exciting news.  AutoTrader.com has entered into an...
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    Mo Radji replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
    by putting all of these pieces together, ATC can revoke the need for a DMS. 
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
     I thought of a second question:  Autotrader - was VinSolutions your first choice?
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    CD Group replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
     It makes a good IPO road show story but time will tell if these AT acquired companies will be innovative and customer orientated after...
  • JCollins
    Jeff- I agree but also disagree. DealerRater can also be duplicated given the right resources. Take some time and drill down into what...
  • JCollins
    Cincidealer- I spend $395mo w/PrestoReviews. I chose to partner with PR because it's more flexible with gathering reviews and it's...
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    Luke Stoker replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
     Only time will tell where the product suite will go but I hope that the value stays the same.  I thinks that this will only enhance...
  • Brian Tucker
    Be one with AutoTrader? 
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    Jcole replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
    Hopefully they can find a way to integrate vAuto's market pricing tools into VIN's inventory management system
  • Mitchell Brenner
    A year or two ago I would have been very worried about this news. I hated AutoTrader and they were my least favorite Internet company...
  • Mitchell Brenner
    A year or two ago I would have been very worried about this news. I hated AutoTrader and they were my least favorite Internet company...
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    Cincidealer replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
    Jeff,  went to your site and saw you have presto on your dealer site. Just out of curiosity, what is the monthly cost of that program   
  • JCollins
    I feel the next acquisition has to be a review platform. Question is which? DealerRater or PrestoReviews??
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    Glen Garvin replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Buys VINSolutions.
     The question of whether this and similar consolidation of providers will be a "win" for dealers... I tend to think, yes... while...
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