Dealer Management System

The DMS Is the Engine That Drives Your Operation

A Dealer Management System (DMS) is a suite of powerful software tools that equips auto dealers with the solutions they need to be profitable on one fully integrated platform.

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The Power of a Best-in-Class DMS

Drive Profitable Growth

A DMS lets you view every conceivable aspect of your dealership. You can harness this information to identify profit drains and opportunities to drive growth.

Streamline Your Business

With a strong DMS, you can monitor operations from a single interface, automate tasks, track metrics and manage your entire operation for maximum efficiency.

Deliver a Superior Experience

Great service is all about the details. A powerful DMS lets you accelerate the sales process and maximize the buying experience for a legendary customer experience.

CDK Is at the Epicenter of Automotive Retail

2.6%

of the U.S. GDP is transacted through CDK Global*

Source: *CDK Global

Move to the DMS That Does It All

Strong

Over a million business rules are built into the system to cover nearly every business scenario so you can turn data into crucial insights that drive profits

FTC Compliant

Protect yourself, minimize fraud and detect irregularities with solutions that help you comply with the FTC Safeguards Rule

Sales-Boosting

Give your car shoppers the seamless, streamlined omnichannel experience they want with our Modern Retail workflow

Secure

Track your monetary flow with audit trails to identify and prevent profit leaks with the only auto company to hold Tier IV data centers for strict digital security

Recent Insights

Online versus In Person. A Hybrid Car Sales Approach.

Online vs. In-Person: A Hybrid Car Sales Approach

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4 Min ReadFeb 13CDK Global
The Importance of Greeting Customers at the Dealership.

The Importance of Greeting Customers at the Dealership

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3 Min ReadFeb 11CDK Global
C D K Brings N A D A to You.

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Are Credit Card Surcharges Right for Car Dealerships?

Are Credit Card Surcharges Right for Car Dealerships?

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3 Min ReadFeb 5CDK Global
Why Your Dealership Needs to Prioritize Tire Sales.

Why Your Dealership Needs to Prioritize Tire Sales

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3 Min ReadFeb 4CDK Global
Moods Bright During January Car Sales

Moods Bright During January Car Sales

The automotive landscape may look different as the calendar flips to February, but last month saw car steady car sales...
3 Min ReadFeb 3David Thomas
Five Questions to Ask When Selecting Your D M S Provider.

Five Questions to Ask When Selecting Your DMS Provider

Selecting the right dealership management system (DMS) can be a daunting task, given the number of options and the complexity...
3 Min ReadJan 30David Thomas
The 10 Commandments of Used Vehicle Inventory Management

The 10 Commandments of Used Vehicle Inventory Management

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1 Min ReadJan 23CDK Global
Dealers Speed Up Sales According to Latest CDK Friction Points Study

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Customer expectations are at an all-time high in the post-pandemic automotive retail industry. Shoppers want more screen time and less...
1 Min ReadJan 20CDK Global
A Glossary of F and I Products at Dealerships.

A Glossary of F&I Products at Dealerships

The Finance and Insurance department — better known as the F&I office — is where customers finalize financing, sign auto...
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