A Dealership Management System is the core software application for nearly every auto dealership, and it integrates each department of the dealership from sales and F&I to accounting and service. Typically, a DMS stores customer information including transactional data, accounting functionality, service history and job tickets, vehicle inventory, and more. Enterprise-level DMS software integrates with third-party software, such as listing websites, providing a single dashboard for General Managers and executives.
Considering to use a Dealer Management System is a relatively easy decision, yet selecting which DMS to use requires much thought and analysis. After assisting clients with dozens of DMS analyses and transitions, we’ve developed this list of considerations to ensure you find the right fit and to prevent you from having to replace it in the near future, which is costly.