How to Build Your Own CDK Global
Replace CDK Global with a custom build. Creating Connections That Move Automotive Retail
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 16 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 16 features
Analytics(7 features)
Illustrates pricing trends and affordability metrics for vehicles in the market
Metric tracking customer experience quality in automotive retail
Research and analysis tool revealing the state of automotive retail and buyer experience metrics
Unifies fragmented customer information and delivers real-time, actionable insights across the dealership
Harness the power of data insights and intelligence to fuel your business
+2 more in this category
Platform(2 features)
Comprehensive suite addressing retail friction points and solving duplicate data issues
Open, integrated and customer-focused platform to transform how you sell and service cars and operate your business
Sales(2 features)
Deliver one seamless, consistent customer experience from online to in store
Never miss an opportunity to increase profits and customer satisfaction
CRM(1 features)
Put your customers at the heart of your business and drive real growth
Infrastructure(1 features)
Make your IT work for you — not the other way around
Inventory Management(1 features)
Brings together appraisals, pricing and merchandising into one connected platform to accelerate inventory turn
Operations(1 features)
Streamline your dealership with the most powerful system in the industry
Service(1 features)
Make repairs more profitable and the customer experience more positive
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