Technology is revolutionizing the way dealerships can utilize and share business data among dealers, manufacturers and third parties.
NADA Information Technology resources include:
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Research from the NADA Information Technology Committee shows that overall dealership satisfaction with the Dealer System Providers (DSP) increased slightly in the 2007 survey. One vendor made a significant improvement while others declined in satisfaction. "One in four Dealers indicated they will not renew their current contract. That's a record number of dealers dissatisfied with their current DMS provider", said NADA CIO, Dick Malaise. Here's the dealers' response on an important question: |
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DMS, LAN and Internet Guidelines for Dealers
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All facets of today’s dealership operations need technology. A broad range of products and services are available, but the dealership management system (DMS) is a critical component of a dealer's technology solution. To aid dealers in evaluating the many DMS products and services available, a NADA checklist is available, as well as STAR guidelines for dealership technology.
"A Dealer Checklist for IT and DMS Dealer Operations" is a reference document to assist dealership management in evaluating their current IT infrastructure and assess future system needs and requirements. Read more.
The Dealership Infrastructure Guidelines (DIG) is a STAR publication for dealers to provide assistance with enhancing and managing their IT infrastructure. |
PC Purchase Program
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NADA members and their staff may make purchases from:
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Lenovo's Summer Specials!
Lenovo, a global PC manufacturer, has teamed with NADA to bring you savings of up to 41% on select ThinkPad notebooks, IdeaPad notebooks, IdeaCentre & ThinkCentre™ desktops along with a wide array of computing accessories. Go to www.nada.org/Technology/PCPurchaseProgram. (Member login required) Visit the site often for special limited time offers.
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Save a Bundle with HP PCs!
Save a bundle when you purchase these HP desktops with a monitor --- HP Compaq dc5850 Microtower (Energy Star), HP Compaq dc5800 Microtower, and HP Compaq dc7900 Minitower. Offer ends July 24, 2009. Go to www.nada.org/Technology/PCPurchaseProgram (Member log-in required) to see this special offer and more "Smart Deals" from HP. To help dealers and their employees purchase a wide-range of computers and computer accessories NADA has arranged discount programs with Lenovo and HP. Equipment specials are frequently available from these manufacturers. (Member log-in required.) |
DSP Vendors
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Links to the Web sites of some dealer system providers. |
CRM Vendors
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Links to the Web sites of some customer relationship management vendors. |
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F&I Vendors
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Links to the Web sites of some finance and insurance vendors. |
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VIM Vendors
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Many dealers have increased showroom traffic and improved their inventory turns with vehicle inventory management programs. Here’s a Summary of some vendors’ product offerings. |
IT Publications
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Informative NADA IT Publications to assist dealers in selecting IT products and services for the dealership. |
Links to IT sites
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A wealth of information at these Links to IT sites for dealership staff who support IT systems. |
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IT Tips for dealers on topics such as hardware, email, voice and data communications, maintenance and support, and dealer system providers. |
Through the Information Technology Committee, NADA addresses dealers' technology issues:
- More dealer input to IT system development decisions.
- Open system standards to foster competition and cut costs.
- Open data access that will permit the transfer of data from one dealer system to another.
- Direct dealership purchase of computer hardware.
We welcome your comments on these information technology activities and others that are important to you. Send your comments and questions to IT@nada.org, or call (703) 821-7270.