Checklist for Dealers When Implementing New Technology
Implementing new technology is almost always a big deal, and it requires a good amount of planning and thinking. The case is no different when it comes to auto dealerships.
After all, you will be spending your hard earned money on it, and it would certainly be disappointing if you were made to compromise or if the newly installed technology failed to meet your expectations on ROI.
In this article, we tell you what to look for in new technology before making the decision to implement it at your vehicle dealership.
01. Ease of Use
This one is fairly obvious. Nobody wants a piece of technology so complicated to use that it makes life difficult. It’s stressful, and mistakes are bound to occur.
In order to benefit both your staff and your clients, ensure that any new technology is user-friendly, fast, and efficient.
02. Flexible and Real Time
In today’s world, practically everything works off the cloud.
If the new technology you’re considering can be accessed from any device and from anywhere on the planet, it’s all the better for your staff as they don’t have to return to one specific location to get work done.
Also, anything updated in the system must be available immediately. Time is money, and nowhere is it more evident than in the highly competitive auto retail sector.
03. Hassle-Free Integration
What your auto dealership needs is new technology that can connect and work smoothly with your existing technology. This ability is called open integration.
If any new technology that you’re bringing in can do this, it’ll save your dealership a lot of time, effort, and money.
04. Contract Terms and Conditions
It’s good at times when technology partners are tied to your auto dealership. However, it can also be troublesome if you want to cut them loose, for whatever reason, if the contract terms are made for long durations or if they renew automatically.
That’s why it makes sense to read the fine-print before you sign on the dotted line.
05. Robust Support
Technology these days become obsolete really quickly, and it will be frustrating if you’ve paid a lot of money for it, but receive no support.
Ensure that the vendor or partner will have your back for a reasonable length of time. Also try to make sure that the new technology being implemented will be of use for a long time. Take into consideration how well the technology will fit within the growth plans of your auto dealership.
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