AutoManager

automanager.com
CRM
Weekend Project

Dealer Management Software & Dealer Websites for Used Car Dealers

How to Replace AutoManager

Overview

AutoManager is a powerful and cost-effective dealer management software designed specifically for used car dealers. It streamlines every aspect of dealership operations with robust tools for inventory management, finance calculations, lead management, and marketing. The platform enables dealers to manage operations anytime and anywhere with integrated websites, CRM, and marketing capabilities.

Features

44 features across 15 categories

AI(1)

AI Vehicle Description GeneratorAI

Automatically generate vehicle descriptions using AI

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Accounting(2)

QuickBooks Desktop IntegrationPremium

Integration with QuickBooks Desktop for accounting

QuickBooks Online IntegrationPremium

Integration with QuickBooks Online for accounting

Also in: Jobber, Melio, Lemonway

Automation(2)

Automated Text and Email Follow Up

Automatically follow up with customers via text and email

SMART Auto-Responder System

Intelligent automated response system for customer inquiries

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

CRM(4)

CRM and Lead Management

Integrated CRM system for managing customer relationships and leads

DeskManager Integration

Integration with DeskManager for sales management

Lead and Prospect Management

Manage customer leads and prospects

Lead Assignment Tools

Assign leads to sales team members

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Communications(4)

Dealership Phone Routing System

Route incoming calls to appropriate dealership staff

Integrated Calling & Recording

Make calls and record conversations with customers

Text & Email Templates

Pre-built templates for text and email communications

Unlimited Texting & VoicePremium

Send unlimited text messages and make voice calls to customers

Core Operations(1)

Inventory Management

Manage vehicle inventory across the dealership

Documents(1)

Contracts and Forms

10,000+ pre-built contracts and forms for dealership transactions

Finance(6)

Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH)Premium

Support for buy here pay here dealership operations

Credit Check

Process credit checks for customers

CUDL Integration

Integration with CUDL financing platform

Dealertrack Integration

Integration with Dealertrack financing platform

Finance and Insurance (F&I) Calculations

Calculate F&I deals and structures for vehicle sales

RouteOne Integration

Integration with RouteOne financing platform

Also in: Keap, Namely, Justworks

Marketing(13)

Auto Video YouTube Posting

Automatically generate and post videos to YouTube

Automated Video Generation

Automatically generate videos for vehicle listings

Automotive SEO

Build search engine visibility for dealership

Craigslist Posting

Post vehicle listings to Craigslist

eBay Motors Management

Manage vehicle listings on eBay Motors

Export to 250+ Marketplaces

Export vehicle listings to over 250 online marketplaces

Facebook Marketplace Auto Posting

Automatically post vehicle listings to Facebook Marketplace

Google Listing Integration

Integration with Google Business listings

Inventory Exports to 250+ Partners

Export vehicle inventory to over 250 marketplace partners

SMS Text Blast CapabilityPremium

Send SMS text blasts to customer base

Social Media Posting

Automatically post vehicle listings to social media platforms

Text Blast Marketing

Send marketing messages via text blast to customers

Window Stickers and Buyers Guides

Generate window stickers and buyers guides for vehicles

Mobile(1)

AutoManager Mobile App

Mobile application for iOS and Android to manage dealership operations

Operations(1)

WebManager Integration

Integration with WebManager for web-based operations

Payments(2)

Credit Card Processing

Low cost credit card processing for dealerships

Payment Processing

Process payments from customers

Reporting(2)

Dealer Website Report

Generate reports on dealer website performance

Lead Analytics & ROI Calculator

Analyze lead performance and calculate return on investment

Support(1)

Chat and Phone Tech Support

Customer support via chat and phone

Website(3)

High Photo ResolutionPremium

Support for high resolution photos on dealer websites

Responsive Dealer Websites

Create fully responsive dealer websites that convert leads

WordPress Integration

Integration with WordPress for website customization

Pricing

DMS and Website Bundle

$144/mo
  • Dealer Management System features
  • Car Dealer Website & Marketing features

Dealer Management System

$88/mo
  • Inventory Management
  • Finance and Insurance (F&I) Calculations, Deal Structures
  • Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH)
  • QuickBooks Online and Desktop Integration
  • Contracts and Forms
  • Lead and Prospect Management
  • Payment Processing
  • Mobile App
  • WebManager Integration
  • Chat and Phone Tech Support

Car Dealer Website & Marketing

$70/mo
  • Dealership Websites
  • Export to 250 plus Marketplaces
  • Facebook Marketplace Auto-Posting
  • Utility Google Listing Integration
  • Social Media Posting
  • Automated Video Generation
  • eBay Motors Management
  • WordPress Integration
  • Dealer Website Report
  • High Photo Resolution

Automotive CRM & Text Marketing

$140/mo
  • Manages Customers & Prospects
  • Lead Assignment Tools
  • Integrates with Your DMS
  • Unlimited Texting & Voice
  • Mobile App
  • The SMART Auto-Responder System
  • Dealership Phone Routing System
  • Text & Email Templates
  • Lead Analytics & ROI Calculator
  • SMS Text Blast Capability

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying AutoManager

Monthly$70/mo
Yearly$840/yr
5-Year Total$4.2k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $600
SaaS
$840
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.8k
SaaS
$2.5k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $3k
SaaS
$4.2k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 44 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a AutoManager alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 44 features.

Buy AutoManager

Better Value
Monthly cost$700/mo
3-year total$25,200
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying AutoManager saves ~$11,760 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 44 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

13 known integrations

CraigslistCUDLDealertrackDeskManagereBay MotorsFacebook MarketplaceGoogle BusinessQuickBooks DesktopQuickBooks OnlineRouteOneWebManagerWordPressYouTube