Enterprise Software for Auto Dealers

CDK Foundations Suite

At the core of the CDK Dealership Xperience platform is this complete solution set designed to strengthen every part of your dealership from the front to the back.

Request a Demo
Play Video

Everything to Hit the Ground Running

Better Buying Experience

Increase your control over the consumer's retail journey, including the ability to digitally start and finish the deal.

Great Service From All Sides

Enjoy greater efficiency in Fixed Operations with features such as Service appointment scheduling and Parts inventory management.

Unmatched Accounting

Flow data seamlessly into Accounting from the front-end and back — so you can securely manage multiple stores through one system.

CDK Foundations Suite Features

Bring the consumer and dealership experiences together with innovative solutions that span every department.

Increase Consumer Engagement

Create a better first impression with an online digital presence that seamlessly connects with your dealership data.

Simplify Desking Deals

Make your desking process more efficient so you can keep deals moving while shortening time spent on the deal — for you and them.

Capture Digital Signatures

Ensure you get all necessary signatures securely while speeding up the signing process and reducing opportunities for errors.

Manage Forms and Deals

Keep digital deal documents together and stored in one place for instant access, without a separate archiving process or off-site storage.

 

Retrieve Forms Quickly

Rely on a system that has all your necessary reports and regulatory compliance forms electronically built in and is SOC 2 compliant.

Win in the Back Office

Command the powerful multistore accounting capabilities that are trusted today by more U.S. dealerships than any other.

Create Audit Trails

Process and store original source documents, and track user changes with live links to detect irregularities and prevent fraud.

SimplePay

Seamlessly process and manage multiple payment options, all from your CDK system.

Access Approved Financial Statements

Process cash flow through the industry's most trusted accounting system for efficient and accurate cash management. These statements are available for all major OEMs and NIADA.*

Streamline Parts Management

Promote transparency, accuracy and consistency, while reducing the time and expense of receiving parts and creating credit memos.*

Easy Access to Service Information

Enhance the customer experience by accessing their up-to-date Service order information where and when it's needed.

Protect Your Data

CDK is dedicated to providing the finest integrated and secure platform in the industry.

Offer Online Scheduling

Deliver your consumers the convenience of multichannel appointment scheduling, including online booking with 24/7 access.

*2021 Automotive News Top 150 and CDK Customer Information
**Annual financial statement fees apply.

Quickly Correct What's Important

64%

of car buyers want to handle more of their purchase online*

36%

of F&I Managers consider lack of integration their biggest pain point*

49%

of customers had to wait in the F&I office 30 or more minutes*

Source: *CDK Research
"

We cannot operate without the CDK Foundations Suite. It allows the departments to communicate,  operate with each other, whether it's going from parts to service, from service directly right into into accounting. I don't wanna call it magic but it brings it all together

"
Shirley Jones • CFO, Car Pros Automotive Group
Strengthen Your Core Now

Contact Us and Let's Examine Your Dealership's Specific Needs

Request a Demo

Recent Insights

Women in Auto Retail. Progress and Challenges in 2025.

Women in Auto Retail: Progress and Challenges in 2025

The automotive dealership industry is making strides attracting more women to the workforce, but there's still a significant gap between...
3 Min ReadOct 24CDK Global
C D K CONNECT 2025 Dealer Success Strategies Breakout Sessions and On Demand Access.

CDK CONNECT 2025: Dealer Success Strategies, Breakout Sessions and On-Demand Access

What’s CDK CONNECT?CDK CONNECT is CDK’s annual virtual event designed to equip dealers with the latest industry insights, technology updates...
5 Min ReadOct 22CDK Global
Three Ways To Make F and I Wait Times Productive.

3 Ways To Make F&I Wait Times Productive

Time is a resource car dealerships can't afford to waste. CDK's research consistently shows that excessive time at the dealership...
3 Min ReadOct 20CDK Global
How Benzel Busch Delivers a Seamless Personalized Experience With C D K.

How Benzel-Busch Delivers a Seamless, Personalized Experience With CDK

At Benzel-Busch Motor Car, automotive excellence isn’t just a mission. It’s a legacy. Spanning four generations in the car business,...
3 Min ReadOct 15CDK Global
A I and Vehicle Research. The Disadvantages of A I Informed Car Shoppers.

AI and Vehicle Research: The Disadvantages of AI-Informed Car Shoppers

Car shoppers are increasingly turning to AI to guide their research across financing, timing and vehicle selection. Salesforce data shows that...
4 Min ReadOct 8CDK Global
Hectic EV Rush Doesn't Hurt Buying Experience

Hectic EV Rush Doesn't Hurt Buying Experience

September saw a rush of buyers trying to snap up EVs before federal incentives expired, but the frenetic pace at...
2 Min ReadOct 1David Thomas
Twenty Twenty Five C D K Dealership Workplace Study.

Where Dealership Employees Stand During Uncertain Times

The automotive industry is often defined by inventory, margins and market shifts, but the real engine driving dealership success is...
1 Min ReadSep 24CDK Global
Three Ways Community Dealers Stand Apart.

3 Ways Community Dealers Stand Apart

The automotive retail industry is as diverse as any other in the United States. There are large, publicly traded operators...
3 Min ReadSep 23CDK Global
Unlocking Efficiency. Common Questions About the C D K Fundamentals Suite.

Unlocking Efficiency: Common Questions About the CDK Fundamentals Suite

In this ArticleWhat’s the CDK Fundamentals Suite? What’s Included in the Fundamentals Suite?How’s It Different From the CDK Foundations Suite?How Does...
3 Min ReadSep 22CDK Global
Driving and Moving you Forward, Smoothly. C D K’s Approach to Continuous Innovation.

Driving Forward, Smoothly: CDK’s Approach to Continuous Innovation

For over 50 years, CDK’s proven, reliable Dealer Management System has been the trusted backbone of dealership operations across North...
3 Min ReadSep 19CDK Global