DealerRefresh

dealerrefresh.com
Communication & Collaboration
Weekend Project

Automotive Dealer Forums

How to Replace DealerRefresh

Overview

DealerRefresh is a community-driven forum platform for automotive dealers to discuss industry topics, share experiences, and learn from peers. It provides spaces for dealers to discuss dealership technologies, sales processes, fixed operations, and industry news while connecting with other professionals in the automotive sector.

Features

26 features across 10 categories

AI(1)

AI Tools DiscussionAI

Forum dedicated to artificial intelligence tools and ideas for dealership use

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Access Control(1)

Members Only SectionsPremium

Private forums accessible only to registered members for confidential industry discussions

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Community(16)

Car Dealer Technologies Section

Forum section for discussions about vendor products and services used in dealerships

Digital Marketing Forum

Section covering websites, SEO, SEM, display advertising, social media, and digital marketing strategies

Discussion Forums

Organized forum sections for various dealership topics including CRM, DMS, inventory management, and service operations

DMS Systems Forum

Discussion area for DMS software, data policies, and IT security in dealerships

Electric Vehicle Industry Forum

Discussion area for EV impacts on the automotive industry, servicing, and resale

Independent Dealers Forum

NIADA-sponsored section for non-franchised dealers, RVs, motorcycles, and other vehicles

Industry Complaints Forum

Section for dealers to air grievances about manufacturers, vendors, and industry issues

New Technologies Forum

Section for sharing cool new products and gadgets applicable to dealership work

News and Press Releases

Forum for sharing automotive industry news, press releases, and new resources

Off Topic Forum

General discussion area for non-automotive topics and casual conversation

Positive Engagement Forum

Section for sharing positive stories, achievements, and uplifting content

Sales Operations Forum

Discussion area for CRM, ILM, chat, desking, emails, phone, and SMS sales tools

Service Marketing Forum

Section dedicated to service scheduling, parts ordering, and fixed operations solutions

Technology Review Forum

Dedicated space for discussing automotive dealership technologies, vendors, products, and support

Thread Creation and Discussion

Ability to start new discussion threads and participate in conversations

Vehicle Inventory Management

Forum for merchandising vehicle inventory with software, data, and service providers

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Events(2)

RefreshFriday Weekly Webcast

Live weekly broadcast on Facebook every Friday at 1PM EST featuring industry experts

Webinars and Podcasts Forum

Section for hosting, finding, or discussing webinars, live broadcasts, and podcasts

Jobs(1)

Jobs Forum

Free job posting section for industry vendors, dealers, and manufacturers to post positions

Marketplace(1)

Vendor Deals Section

Forum where vendors can post latest deals and promotions for dealers

Mobile(1)

Mobile Web App Installation

Feature to install DealerRefresh as a web app on iOS home screen

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Navigation(1)

Search Functionality

Advanced search capabilities for finding discussions and threads across the platform

Reviews(1)

Community Reviews

Community-driven technology reviews and curated vendor reviews for dealership solutions

User Management(1)

User Registration and Profiles

Member registration system with customizable profiles and photo uploads

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for DealerRefresh. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a DealerRefresh alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 26 features.

Buy DealerRefresh

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying DealerRefresh saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 26 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

2 known integrations

FacebookSafari Browser