Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Dealer Inspire

Replace Dealer Inspire with a custom build. Advanced Automotive Dealer Websites & Technology

Weekend Project
17 features2 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 17 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Prisma

Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 17 features

Communication(2 features)

Chat and Text Integration

Enables conversations with customers through chat or text while adding recommendations and adjusting payment plans in real-time

Real-Time Team Collaboration

Brings dealer team into the online shopping experience with chat and text conversations, instant recommendations, payment plan adjustments, and real-time transaction finalization

Financing(2 features)

F&I Product Integration

Seamless integration of financial and insurance products into the customer shopping experience

Payment Comparison Tools

Allows shoppers to compare personalized payment options across multiple saved vehicles powered by dealer lenders and F&I products

Personalization(2 features)

Dynamic Personalized MessagingAI

Dynamic messaging tailored based on customer location and activity to empower confident decisions

Website PersonalizationAI

Dynamic personalized content and messaging that adapts based on visitor location and behavior

Advertising/Media(1 features)

Media ServicesAIPremium

Maximizes ad dollars by maximizing impressions on shoppers most likely to buy using dynamic media technology and exclusive Cars.com audience

Analytics/Reporting(1 features)

Performance Monitoring

Continuous monitoring and optimization of website and marketing performance to drive real results

Appraisal/Valuation(1 features)

AccuTrade Vehicle Appraisal SystemAIPremium

Provides accurate and consistent vehicle appraisals to determine trade-in values with detailed insights and documentation

Integration/Compliance(1 features)

OEM CertificationPremium

Certified website and digital advertising provider for nearly every OEM program to connect Tier 1 branding with Tier 3 digital experience

Marketing/Creative(1 features)

Managed ServicesPremium

Connects customer journey with enticing creative, making the most of incentives, Why Buy messages, and brand to inspire action end-to-end

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