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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
2019 marks Alex's 30th year in the car business. In that time he has had a front-row seat for the rise of the Internet and has been working to bring the online and offline dealership experience closer. Whether you knew him from his life at Checkered Flag or his years with Dealer.com/DealerTrack/Cox Alex has remained an opinionated DealerRefresh contributor who enjoys nothing more than to poke at the unsaid truths in our industry. He also helped found FRIKINtech.