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DriveCentric is a CRM designed for automotive dealerships, bringing lead tracking, communication, and AI-driven follow-up into one place. Sales reps, BDC staff, and managers use it daily, with franchise and independent dealerships benefiting most. Reviewers praise its clean, easy-to-navigate interface, though some note the mobile app feels sluggish. DriveCentric recently launched its Service-to-Sales Agent for trade-in-ready customers.

Our Verdict

DriveCentric is a reliable CRM for automotive dealerships wanting lead management, communication, and follow-up in one place. It is best suited for multi-rooftop and franchise dealerships, since AI Agents handle round-the-clock engagement that in-house teams can't sustain. Pricing scales with rooftop count; however, it could be steeper for small stores but valuable for larger groups. Recommended for dealerships ready to modernize.

DriveCentric Specifications

  • Contact Management
  • Lead Management
  • Opportunity Management
  • Customer Communication Tracking

DriveCentric Features

Built-in Desking

The platform includes a built-in desking tool that helps dealership to speed up deal-making by managing payments, OEM incentives, and trade-ins inside the solution. Reps can move a deal from initial customer contact to final pricing without switching platforms, keeping the entire process in one connected system.

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Real-Time Reporting

The software tracks response times, appointments, activity, sales performance, and conversations as they happen. This feature gives managers real-time visibility into team progress instead of relying on end-of-day static reports to understand deal progress.

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Personalized Videos

Sales reps can record and share personalized videos from the platform moving away from generic one-size-fits-all outreach. Each video automatically links back to the customer's record. This allows teams to follow up with the right context and track engagement without jumping between separate tools.

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Live Rooms

Live Rooms bring real-time, face-to-face video into the CRM. It allows sales teams to walk customers through vehicles, discuss financing, and answer questions remotely. It is designed for customers who would rather shop from home but still want that in-person showroom feel.

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Pros And Cons of DriveCentric

Pros

  • Improves customer record and communication management

  • Increases sales while delivering better customer experiences

  • Keeps every deal moving with timely follow-ups

Cons

  • Customer assignment controls could offer more flexibility

  • Mobile experience may feel less responsive

DriveCentric Reviews

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Anonymous

Mid Market, 51-100 employees

5.0
May 2024

Simple and Easy!

Pros

The interface is very easy to figure out and I use it without any confusion. What sets this apart from competitors are the extra features that go above and beyond basic CRMs. Also the support team is genuinely friendly to work with.

Cons

The only thing that bothers me is that we should have made this switch sooner. There really arent any negatives to mention.

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Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Frequently Asked Questions

Does DriveCentric offer an API?

Yes, DriveCentric offers an API.

Does DriveCentric have a mobile app?

Yes, the platform offers a dedicated app for Android and IOS.

Who are the typical users of DriveCentric?

The software is designed for different types of industries, including powersports, marine, and RV dealerships.

What other apps does DriveCentric integrate with?

The software integrates with following platforms like Automate, Autosoft, CDK Global, DealerBuilt, DealerTrack, DominionDMS, UrbanScience, ShiftDigital, and UniteDigital.

What types of pricing plans does DriveCentric offer?

DriveCentric pricing may start at $1,000/month. Add-ons like ‘Automation Hub’ and AIM are available for extra capabilities, with plans structured as annual or multi-year agreements invoiced monthly. Contact us to receive a custom DriveCentric pricing quote from our sales team.

What language does DriveCentric support?

DriveCentric primarily supports English.

What level of support does DriveCentric offer?

DriveCentric provides customer support through an online request form.