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We see a lot of poorly done software that is ostensibly meant for a specific business purpose but that looks like it was designed by someone who had no actual knowledge of the business in question. AutoSmart Dealership Management System, however, is refreshingly different. This attractive software program is easy to use and contains features that could be very helpful in managing an automotive business.
The program's interface is sleek and easy to navigate, with screens for sales, purchasing, and maintenance, as well as configuration options for contacts and other important information. We found it quite easy to record purchase and sales transactions, and the program creates professional-looking invoices automatically. We really appreciated how easy it was to customize AutoSmart Dealership Management System to meet our needs; we were able to add vendors, salespeople, customers, mechanics, and other people to the database in a quick and intuitive way, and it was equally simple to add vehicle makes and models. The program also has tools for handling chargebacks and sales commissions. A report feature lets you create a wide range of reports, including current inventory, profit and loss reports, and sales and purchase histories. There's no Help file, but anyone with basic computer skills and auto sales experience will be able to figure it out. Overall, we were quite impressed with AutoSmart Dealership Management System, and we recommend it to any dealership looking for a simple way to manage its business.
AutoSmart Dealership Management System comes as a ZIP file. It installs a desktop icon without asking but uninstalls cleanly.
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Pros: The software is affordable for my tiny car lot. Any additional services are integrated through the software seamlessly and Ala Carte, so the software grows with my business. This has been the most cost effective item for my business being that we are just over a year old. What is really priceless and you can't get this with any other DMS out there, is the customer service. Today I had a small issue so I emailed customer service with my problem and they called right away and were able to connect to my computer to resolve the problem. I had to step away from the call and I literally was able to sit back and concentrate on other things while the customer service rep fixed a missing file in the software. When I came back to my desk, there was a note on the screen that everything was resolved and he was disconnected from my computer. I have used their customer service support several times and I can't possibly say enough good things about these people.
Cons: This is a pro but also a con. It's not internet based, so it is saved to a network. Which means it can be somewhat difficult to gain information when not right in front of the computer. It does have a phone app that can be downloaded, but this is still very basic information. However the app is great for inputting new inventory.
Overall: I downloaded the demo a few months before we were able to get our dealer license, so I could learn the software. I've had it from the very beginning. I have done all my accounting for the dealership on this software and I actually prefer it to other accounting software like QuickBooks as all the accounts are already set up properly and I can just run my dealership instead of trying to play accountant. I've added the payment processing integration (as I also do a few BHPH deals); I can pull credit reports from within the app, and all of my forms are updated for me. I don't have to keep track of what forms need to be replaced.