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Dealer Drive powers dealership efficiency for Fiat Chrysler Group

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Fiat Chrysler Group – the parent company for the iconic Jeep, Fiat and Alfa Romeo brands – has become Australia’s first auto manufacturer to roll out the revolutionary Dealer Drive application throughout their entire dealer network.

Designed specifically for the automotive industry, Dealer Drive streamlines the process of conducting customer test drives and managing loan vehicles – resulting in increased productivity and significant time and cost savings for dealers and their customers.

As a manufacturer known for their commitment to top level efficiency, Fiat Chrysler Group sees the use of Dealer Drive as an obvious next step in their service delivery to their customers. As Fiat Chrysler Group President and CEO, Veronica Johns puts it:

“Automating the test drive and loan vehicle process ensures our customers are always receiving the highest level service from our dealers while at the same time offering the dealers newfound initiatives to drive efficiency in their businesses.”

Dealer Drive is the result of four years intensive research by automotive industry experts Michael Webb and Paul Willson. With a combined 30 years’ experience in the field, the two have brought together an app for tablets and smartphones that addresses the core needs of the automotive industry.

“Dealer Drive gives car dealerships the edge. The ability to view data in real-time allows both dealers and manufacturers to make quicker, more informed decisions. Dealers can easily track and measure their operational effectiveness, reduce costs and improve sales, says Michael Webb.

Dealer Drive also provides manufacturers the ability to measure marketing campaign effectiveness, monitor the performance of the entire dealer network and above all else, better support them with various marketing, sales and staff training initiatives”.

A free trial of Dealer Drive is available for download from iTunes and Google play. Product information can be found at www.dealerdrive.com.au.

Dealer Drive co-founder, Michael Webb is available for media comment and interview on:

Phone | +61 430 811 755   Email | michael.webb@dealerdrive.com.au

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See what our customers have to say...

With the everchanging expectations and needs of a customer, using Dealer Drive to manage all our test drives and loan cars allows us to be professional and organised as opposed to using a paper pen system and now with the add on of Dealer Drive Appraisals means one less product; this allows for a seamless process for our team and our customers.

JON VERNON
Used Car Manager | City Ford Sydney

See what our customers have to say...

With the everchanging expectations and needs of a customer, using Dealer Drive to manage all our test drives and loan cars allows us to be professional and organised as opposed to using a paper pen system and now with the add on of Dealer Drive Appraisals means one less product; this allows for a seamless process for our team and our customers.

JON VERNON
Used Car Manager | City Ford Sydney



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We currently use Dealer Drive to manage our test drives and loan vehicles. It was a no brainer to take on the Dealer Drive Appraisals software. Whilst there are many other systems out there that claim to offer similar services we choose to stay with Dealer Drive due to the true integrations with our suppliers and also due to the exemplary support and friendly staff. Dealer Drive is designed by people from the automotive industry for the automotive industry.

BEN YOUNAN 
General Manager | Western Toyota - Suttons Group

See what our customers have to say...

We currently use Dealer Drive to manage our test drives and loan vehicles. It was a no brainer to take on the Dealer Drive Appraisals software. Whilst there are many other systems out there that claim to offer similar services we choose to stay with Dealer Drive due to the true integrations with our suppliers and also due to the exemplary support and friendly staff. Dealer Drive is designed by people from the automotive industry for the automotive industry.

BEN YOUNAN 
General Manager | Western Toyota - Suttons Group

See what our customers have to say...

Being an owner of a multisite dealership, it was going to be a challenge for myself and my management team to ensure consistency across each location so that we are on top of every opportunity; I implemented Dealer Drive so that:

1- Our team can focus on our guests and not on paperwork
2- Increased ROI
3- Automated Reporting

I can’t imagine running a dealership without Dealer Drive now.

ADAM SKI
Dealer Principal | Bendigo Toyota / Castlemaine Toyota / Maryborough Toyota

See what our customers have to say...

Being an owner of a multisite dealership, it was going to be a challenge for myself and my management team to ensure consistency across each location so that we are on top of every opportunity; I implemented Dealer Drive so that:

1- Our team can focus on our guests and not on paperwork
2- Increased ROI
3- Automated Reporting

I can’t imagine running a dealership without Dealer Drive now.

ADAM SKI
Dealer Principal | Bendigo Toyota / Castlemaine Toyota / Maryborough Toyota

See what our customers have to say...
“Dealer Drive has significantly helped our business. We have been using Dealer Drive since October 2013 and are operating more efficiently and have seen substantial time and cost savings as a direct result of using Dealer Drive. For such a simple app, the features and benefits are endless. The reporting is quick and timely and more importantly, it’s relevant. Using Dealer Drive has made all of our sales staff more accountable by taking the guesswork out of tracking vehicles and sales staff performance. I highly recommend Dealer Drive to any automotive brand or dealership.”

BEN HAYWOOD
Dealer Principal | Mercedes-Benz Toowong - Autosports Group

See what our customers have to say...

“Dealer Drive has significantly helped our business. We have been using Dealer Drive since October 2013 and are operating more efficiently and have seen substantial time and cost savings as a direct result of using Dealer Drive. For such a simple app, the features and benefits are endless. The reporting is quick and timely and more importantly, it’s relevant. Using Dealer Drive has made all of our sales staff more accountable by taking the guesswork out of tracking vehicles and sales staff performance. I highly recommend Dealer Drive to any automotive brand or dealership.”

BEN HAYWOOD
Dealer Principal | Mercedes-Benz Toowong - Autosports Group

See what our customers have to say...
“Our business has utilised Dealer Drive since 2014 and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to use this product. With 3 business sites and high traffic flows, it not only acts as an excellent administrative & record keeping tool which saves time & money, but has real sales management and marketing capabilities that are easy and quick to use.

The automated reporting features built into the product help us identify sales conversion ratios and acts as an excellent staff performance tool. Importantly it assists us in identifying & maximising our business opportunities and enables invaluable feedback from our customers to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction."

JASON ROWE
Joint Dealer Principal | 3 Point Motors Mercedes-Benz

See what our customers have to say...

“Our business has utilised Dealer Drive since 2014 and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to use this product. With 3 business sites and high traffic flows, it not only acts as an excellent administrative & record keeping tool which saves time & money, but has real sales management and marketing capabilities that are easy and quick to use.

The automated reporting features built into the product help us identify sales conversion ratios and acts as an excellent staff performance tool. Importantly it assists us in identifying & maximising our business opportunities and enables invaluable feedback from our customers to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction."

JASON ROWE
Joint Dealer Principal | 3 Point Motors Mercedes-Benz

See what our customers have to say...
“Dealer Drive is great tool for our business. Not only does it provide us with a quick and easy way to get customers out on test drives without any messy paperwork, it shows how professional we are and provides us with all the information we need to then follow up, track our success and increase customer satisfaction.”

BEN PANETTIERE
Brand Manager | Mercedes-Benz North Shore – Auckland New Zealand

See what our customers have to say...

“Dealer Drive is great tool for our business. Not only does it provide us with a quick and easy way to get customers out on test drives without any messy paperwork, it shows how professional we are and provides us with all the information we need to then follow up, track our success and increase customer satisfaction.”

BEN PANETTIERE
Brand Manager | Mercedes-Benz North Shore – Auckland New Zealand

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“Andrews and Wallis Group have been using Dealer Drive since July 2014. The group implemented Dealer Drive over 4 dealerships both in Sales and Service and covers all; Loan cars, Demonstrators, Test-Drives and Staff drive cars.

The Dealer Drive system is a fantastic efficient tool to manage a paperless system with simple interfaces that all staff can use easily. We have saved time and cost with no paper use or insecure storage of customer licenses.

We would have trouble going back to a loan book and photocopies in a folder now. Additionally the CRM side of Dealer Drive is fantastic in marketing to those customers who have taken a demo or loan gaining further sales opportunities. I would recommend Dealer Drive to any business loaning or driving cars on a daily basis.”

IAN MELTON
IT Manager | IDOM Group
City Mazda | Essendon Mazda | Airport Toyota | Essendon Honda

See what our customers have to say...

“Andrews and Wallis Group have been using Dealer Drive since July 2014. The group implemented Dealer Drive over 4 dealerships both in Sales and Service and covers all; Loan cars, Demonstrators, Test-Drives and Staff drive cars.

The Dealer Drive system is a fantastic efficient tool to manage a paperless system with simple interfaces that all staff can use easily. We have saved time and cost with no paper use or insecure storage of customer licenses.

We would have trouble going back to a loan book and photocopies in a folder now. Additionally the CRM side of Dealer Drive is fantastic in marketing to those customers who have taken a demo or loan gaining further sales opportunities. I would recommend Dealer Drive to any business loaning or driving cars on a daily basis.”

IAN MELTON
IT Manager | IDOM Group
City Mazda | Essendon Mazda | Airport Toyota | Essendon Honda

See what our customers have to say...
"We’ve been using Dealer Drive since April 2014, its revolutionised the way in which we manage our Test Drives, Service Loan Cars and Staff drive cars. Staff really engage with the system as its simple to use, allowing us to operate more efficiently. The service we receive from Dealer Drive when required to train new staff or to assist with stock integration has been impeccable.”

JAMES SOUNAS
General Manager | Hopper Motor Group
Caroline Springs Chrysler Jeep | Fiat Alfa Romeo

See what our customers have to say...

"We’ve been using Dealer Drive since April 2014, its revolutionised the way in which we manage our Test Drives, Service Loan Cars and Staff drive cars. Staff really engage with the system as its simple to use, allowing us to operate more efficiently. The service we receive from Dealer Drive when required to train new staff or to assist with stock integration has been impeccable.”

JAMES SOUNAS
General Manager | Hopper Motor Group
Caroline Springs Chrysler Jeep | Fiat Alfa Romeo

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Dealer Drive has allowed us to improve efficiencies with managing a significant number of service loan vehicles.  The desktop portal allows me to quickly identify vehicle movement history and accurately nominate any traffic or speeding infringements.  The Dealer Drive damage reporting also allows me to keep better control and minimise vehicle damage.  I am instantly alerted and can act immediately on any vehicle damage that needs my attention.  Dealer Drive is now an integral part of our daily service operation. 

JACK BRAMLEY
Service Manager | Ebbett Toyota New Zealand

See what our customers have to say...

Dealer Drive has allowed us to improve efficiencies with managing a significant number of service loan vehicles.  The desktop portal allows me to quickly identify vehicle movement history and accurately nominate any traffic or speeding infringements.  The Dealer Drive damage reporting also allows me to keep better control and minimise vehicle damage.  I am instantly alerted and can act immediately on any vehicle damage that needs my attention.  Dealer Drive is now an integral part of our daily service operation. 

JACK BRAMLEY
Service Manager | Ebbett Toyota New Zealand

See what our customers have to say..."Michael and the Dealer Drive team have a real focus of working with us to maximise how we use the product in our business to get the best return. Adding to this is the ongoing nature of Dealer Drive's product development, with new features and enhancements continually evolving to assist maximise our opportunities; not only with the product itself, but with how we interact with our staff, customers and prospects. Quite simply we couldn’t operate without it now!"

MICHAEL DI MUZIO
Joint Dealer Principal | 3 Point Motors Mercedes-Benz

See what our customers have to say...

"Michael and the Dealer Drive team have a real focus of working with us to maximise how we use the product in our business to get the best return. Adding to this is the ongoing nature of Dealer Drive's product development, with new features and enhancements continually evolving to assist maximise our opportunities; not only with the product itself, but with how we interact with our staff, customers and prospects. Quite simply we couldn’t operate without it now!"

MICHAEL DI MUZIO
Joint Dealer Principal | 3 Point Motors Mercedes-Benz
See what our customers have to say...

We have a strong focus on the dealership test drive experience and ensuring we had a good understanding of the client’s experience – as pen and paper test drive forms did not provide this detail we sort out and found Dealer Drive.  Using the Dealer Drive platform, the entire team at Coventry Cars across multiple sites has absolute clarity and transparency on all test drive activity, client experience, and outcome of each test drive.  All this from the convenience of a mobile device.  A simple and easy to use solution that has provided extremely positive results for the team at Coventry Cars.

DENNIS BOYLE
Coventry Cars | New Zealand

See what our customers have to say...

We have a strong focus on the dealership test drive experience and ensuring we had a good understanding of the client’s experience – as pen and paper test drive forms did not provide this detail we sort out and found Dealer Drive.  Using the Dealer Drive platform, the entire team at Coventry Cars across multiple sites has absolute clarity and transparency on all test drive activity, client experience, and outcome of each test drive.  All this from the convenience of a mobile device.  A simple and easy to use solution that has provided extremely positive results for the team at Coventry Cars.

DENNIS BOYLE
Coventry Cars | New Zealand

See what our customers have to say...
"Dealer drive is such a simple app that has a huge impact on the daily running of our group.  A few key benefits are;
No more looking for paper work, Business Managers/All staff can easily look up drivers licences and contact details within seconds. I personally look after all infringements for the The Bruce Lynton Group and without Dealer Drive it could take me weeks to find a nominated driver; now its a matter of just 30 seconds! We have all our sites/dealerships linked so I can easily view our group, stock is automatically uploaded 3 times a day via our DMS to keep accurate, and there are plenty of automated reports available that allow our Managers to monitor each department on the go. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Dealer Drive to any dealership or group."
KYLA PAGE
Executive Assistant to Beric Lynton | The Bruce Lynton Group

See what our customers have to say...

"Dealer drive is such a simple app that has a huge impact on the daily running of our group.  A few key benefits are;
No more looking for paper work, Business Managers/All staff can easily look up drivers licences and contact details within seconds. I personally look after all infringements for the The Bruce Lynton Group and without Dealer Drive it could take me weeks to find a nominated driver; now its a matter of just 30 seconds! We have all our sites/dealerships linked so I can easily view our group, stock is automatically uploaded 3 times a day via our DMS to keep accurate, and there are plenty of automated reports available that allow our Managers to monitor each department on the go. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Dealer Drive to any dealership or group."

KYLA PAGE
Executive Assistant to Beric Lynton | 
The Bruce Lynton Group
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