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October 28 by Jeff Kershner -

Have you tried AutoMart.com and if not, why?

I often get emails like the following from the different vendors. I thought I would post this one ~~in its raw~~ and allow everyone to share your feedback and opinions on AutoMart.com .

Hi Jeff,

I enjoy your website. As the General Manager of AutoMart.com, I was wondering if you have tried AutoMart.com and if not, why?

Have you seen any of the dealer online satisfaction surveys conducted by a very popular research firm? I think it is reflective of our business model- committed to delivering a very high quality of car buyers to dealers.

AutoMart.com ranked in the top 3 in quantity of used car sales it was responsible for a close 3rd to AutoTrader.com and Cars.com.

AutoMart.com ranked in the top 5 for closing ratios- ahead of Autobytel, AutoExtra, CarsDirect, CarSoup, Dealix, Vehix and BeepBeep.com.

Who ranked in the top 5 in overall dealer satisfaction, business generation and dealer support/service in a very popular research firms dealer satisfaction study ?

Was it Ebay Motors?

NopeWas it CarSoup? No

Was it Vehix.com? Mas Non

Was it BeepBeep.com? Not quite

Was it AutoExtra.com? Try again

Was it AutoMart.com? Yes!!!

Melanie Kovach | General Manager | AutoMart.com
100 W. Plume Street | Norfolk, VA 23510
757-351-3144

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Jeff Kershner
I’m the founder of DealerRefresh. I got my start in the dealer business when I was 18. From there I've worked throughout several departments within fixed to variable ops. Whether it’s managing the desk, perfecting sales process or studying online marketing and media trends, I absolutely love this business and the challenges it brings. On top of keeping up with DealerRefresh, I consult with dealerships and key industry businesses. My passion has been and continues to be helping dealers leverage new media to sell and improve customer service.
Alex Snyder
Alex was born into the car business. His family owns a group of stores in Virginia where he held a multitude of positions since he first cut the grass there in 1989. DealerRefresh caught his attention in 2006 and he has been a part of the community ever since. In 2010 Alex joined Dealer.com to help put a dealer's spin on products; where he got a front row seat to converse with over 13,000 dealers and watch 2 acquisitions totaling over $5 Billion. Today, Alex lives in Vermont and works to make DealerRefresh amazing!