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June 7th, 2007 by inventtechDealer Specialties, Inc., a division of Dominion Dealer Solutions and
the nation’s leading provider of inventory management and distribution
services, announced today the launch of Vehicle Manager, an
Internet-based inventory management application that provides auto
dealers with everything they need to effectively manage, market and
distribute their vehicle inventory online.
"Dealers today realize the importance of having a strong Internet
presence," said Brian Page, General Manager of Dealer Data Services at
Dealer Specialties. "Vehicle Manager is a time saving tool that allows
them to gain a competitive edge early in the buying process."
New features in Vehicle Manager include:
Inventory Management
· Access to Administration Tools - dealers or other designated users
can now change prices, modify, add or remove inventory at any time
(previously dealers could only change pricing and mark vehicles as
’sold’). Full access keeps dealer inventory current at all times, and
each change is automatically updated on all of Dealer Specialties’
partner web sites, including AutoTrader.com, GetAuto.com, Cars.com,
eBay and more.
· Automated Inventory Rules - dealers can set up automated ‘rules’ for
managing inventory on a per vehicle basis, i.e. if a car hasn’t sold
after 90 days (or other preset criteria), a rule can be set up to
reduce the price, send the car to ebay to be auctioned, or other
options, and the system will automatically implement the changes at the
designated time.
· Price Comparison Tool - allows dealers to stay competitive by
selecting any vehicle in their inventory, then running a price
comparison to show how competitors within a designated radius are
pricing that vehicle type.
· Moving Inventory - if a car isn’t selling in one location a dealer in
a group can post it to a sister location, effectively "moving" the
vehicle with a single click of a mouse, as opposed to having to
physically transport the vehicle.
· Categorizing and Sorting Inventories -Dealers can easily categorize
used, new or certified vehicles, to see where the majority of their
inventory lies. Also, sorting inventory by any parameter such as price,
color, year, model or make is easy as clicking a button.
Inventory Marketing
· Vehicle Brochures - allows dealers or salespeople to instantly create
a 3-page, color brochure for individual vehicles. With a few clicks of
the mouse, a salesperson can select a vehicle from the inventory
screen, access a template, and the system prints out a professional
brochure that highlights vehicle features, including photos, dealer
branding, contact information, and salesperson photo.
· Vehicle Videos (VeVos) — utilizes the latest in Flash technology to
create a "walkaround" video experience on the Internet, including music
and voice-over; in effect a 30-60 second content-rich commercial for
individual vehicles, designed to attract and influence customers
· Global Vehicle Marketing Text - allows dealer slogans announcing
specials or rebates to be posted with every car, increasing dealer
branding and awareness.
· Web2Print - allows dealers to export online inventory into one of
many templates. Web2Print converts the data into a ready-to-print ad
that can be sent to the local newspaper or magazine
Additionally, the new version of Vehicle Manager has a new,
user-friendly interface with a design that is neat and streamlined,
with improved menu structures, icons and links for ease of navigation.
Vehicle Manager is available immediately and is offered in a variety of
different package options for every dealer need.