Artificial Intelligence for the Front Office

With multiple systems and workflows involved, selling a car is complicated. AI is rapidly changing the automotive retail landscape, and CDK integrates AI seamlessly and responsibly to enhance existing workflows — including the Front Office.

graphic representation of AI

Increased Efficiency

Free up your staff for high-value tasks and enable your Sales teams to be more productive.

Simplified Lead Management

Streamline the process of identifying, qualifying and following up on leads, while increasing conversion opportunities.

Enjoyable Customer Experience

Give customers quick, personalized, relevant responses to their inquiries — regardless of the time of day or how busy the dealership is.

Play Video

AI-Powered CRM Helps McGovern Auto Flourish

Hear how we helped improve their business. Then see what we can do for you.

Request a Demo
Quotation mark

We’ve seen the percentages that we want — closing percentages, appointments-set percentages — go up.

Zak Casey
Regional VP
McGovern Auto Group

Drive Front Office Efficiencies with AI

AIVA (Artificial Intelligence Virtual Assistant)

Helps dealers provide quick, personalized, conversational responses to consumers in real time for an enjoyable consumer experience and provides a consistent, automated lead follow-up process.

AI-Assisted Equity Mining

Predictive modeling provides dealers a marketing list of opportunities with a scoring model of propensity to buy based on multiple data points and customer-specific purchase cycles.

Streamlined Customer Data

Combine customer information across multiple systems through machine learning, improving data hygiene and forming a more complete picture of your customers.

F&I Predictive Forms

Use data from past deals to suggest forms to use for similar deals in the future.

Recent Insights

How Shoppers Use Dealership Websites.

How Shoppers Use Dealership Websites

According to the latest CDK Friction Points Study, most car shoppers (between 62% and 79%, depending on the age group)...
3 Min ReadMar 27CDK Global
Dealers Tackle Head Count Struggles.

Dealers Tackle Head Count Struggles

The latest CDK Friction Points Study brought to light a staffing issue. Of the 1,281 dealers surveyed, 34% said they...
4 Min ReadMar 21CDK Global
Five Ideas to Prepare Service Departments for the E V Age.

5 Ideas to Prepare Service Departments for the EV Age

Oil changes have long been a loss-leader gateway for dealership Service departments to attract customers, but they may become a...
3 Min ReadMar 13CDK Global
Why Dealership Mailers Still Matter in a Digital World.

Why Dealership Mailers Still Matter in a Digital World

Since the turn of the century, the marketing world has shifted its focus from print to digital, reaching people primarily...
3 Min ReadMar 5CDK Global
Desired Inventory Harder to Find in February

Desired Inventory Harder to Find in February

After months of elevated scores, the Ease of Purchase Scorecard saw a significant drop in February. The key question of...
2 Min ReadMar 3David Thomas
Car Salespeople Are Improving

Study: Car Salespeople Are Improving

In ongoing studies of car buyers, CDK asks about the all-important role of the car salesperson in the purchase process....
2 Min ReadFeb 28David Thomas
How Unanswered Calls Hurt Service Department Satisfaction.

How Unanswered Calls Hurt Service Department Satisfaction

Every franchised dealership’s Service department is a busy, high-volume and profitable part of the business. The dealership competes hard for...
3 Min ReadFeb 28CDK Global
How Easy Is It to Buy a Car Online vs. at a Dealership?

How Easy Is It to Buy a Car Online vs. at a Dealership?

There’s a widespread belief that every car shopper wants to avoid visiting a dealership and just purchase a new vehicle...
3 Min ReadFeb 26CDK Global
Online versus In Person. A Hybrid Car Sales Approach.

Online vs. In Person: A Hybrid Car Sales Approach

Today, many auto dealerships across the U.S. are debating whether some or all of the new vehicle sales process should...
4 Min ReadFeb 13CDK Global
The Importance of Greeting Customers at the Dealership.

The Importance of Greeting Customers at the Dealership

It’s essential to make a good first impression with a car shopper, as those initial minutes set the tone for...
3 Min ReadFeb 11CDK Global