TECOBI Blog
Practical ideas on AI follow-up, text-first engagement, compliance, lifecycle automation, lead conversion, and the operating model behind modern customer communication.
Every article is designed to help operators understand where traditional CRM workflows break down and how AI can remove repetitive work without removing human judgment.
Featured article
Part of the TECOBI May 2026 Feature Drop At TECOBI, we’re always focused on helping dealerships move faster, communicate better, and simplify the customer experience. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our newest feat...
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Compliance
Dealerships are sending thousands of text messages every month. What most don’t realize is how easy it is to cross a compliance line without knowing it. It only takes one message. Texting Has Become the Default Over the...
Read more about Where Dealerships Get Text Compliance Wrong (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
News
This January, TECOBI proudly marked its 10-year anniversary, celebrating a decade of helping automotive dealerships strengthen customer engagement, improve follow-up, and drive long-term growth. TECOBI originally began a...
Read more about TECOBI Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Dealership Growth
Compliance
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) remains one of the most important, but most misunderstood, laws affecting automotive dealerships today. As digital communication and SMS marketing continue to evolve, so do th...
Read more about TCPA Compliance in 2025: Why Dealerships Need a Single Texting Platform to Avoid Liability
Artificial Intelligence
Every month, dealers spend thousands of dollars chasing new leads, while thousands of old leads sit untouched in the CRM. Those old leads represent people who were once interested enough to raise their hand. Many still n...
Read more about Turn Old Leads Into New Gross: How to Mine the Gold Hiding in Your DMS
Artificial Intelligence
The Shift Toward Mobile-First Communication Today’s customers live on their phones, and dealerships are just now catching up. Text messaging has replaced the cold call as the preferred way to connect with buyers. In fact...
Read more about Texting Is the New Test Drive: Mobile Engagement Is Reshaping Automotive Sales
Automotive Artificial Intelligence
Automotive lead response time isn’t just a metric, it’s the make or break factor for dealership success. The moment a shopper clicks “Get Pre-Approved” or submits a form, the clock starts ticking. Every second of silence...
Read more about The Cost of Slow Follow-Up: 4 Insights on Why Response Speed Determines Lead Conversion
Artificial Intelligence
The Untapped Goldmine Sitting in Every Dealership. Every dealership has it, that massive database of old leads that never converted. Some were “waiting for the right time,” others ghosted mid-conversation, and a few simp...
Read more about 5 Proven Ways Dealerships Use AI to Revive Old Leads and Close More Sales.
Automotive Artificial Intelligence
The automotive industry has always been fast-paced, but in today’s digital-first world, speed and personalization are more important than ever. Dealers who once relied on phone calls, mailers, and clunky CRMs now face a...
Read more about 5 Powerful Ways AI Powered Automotive CRM Software Transformed Always Auto’s Sales
Automotive Artificial Intelligence
Automotive Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Car Dealership Sales If you have been in the car business for any amount of time, you already know the hardest part is not getting leads, it is what happens after the lead come...
Read more about The Future of Automotive Artificial Intelligence: 5 Reasons Why TECOBI is So Powerful
Customer Relationship
If you own a dealership, you need to know how AI-CRM fosters long-term customer relationships in the automotive industry. Automotive marketing is constantly evolving, and you need to keep up with the latest AI advances i...
Read more about Beyond the Sale: How AI-Enhanced CRM Nurtures Long-Term Customer Relationships
Software Features
AI technology has never been more advanced and is providing automotive companies with a variety of options when it comes to improving sales and customer engagement. If you want to save hours of manual labor in automotive...
Read more about Automating the Tedious: How AI Saves Hours on Follow-Ups Without Losing the Personal Touch
Lead Follow-Up
If you want to turn missed leads into sales with AI, this is more attainable than ever before. AI-powered follow-ups have become standard practice when it comes to automotive communication strategies. Because the automot...
Read more about Turning Missed Leads into Sales: The Power of AI-Powered Follow-Ups
News
TECOBI is excited to share that we have officially moved into our new office in Greenwood Village, Colorado. This new space marks an important milestone for our team as we continue to grow and support dealerships nationw...
Read more about TECOBI Opens New Headquarters in Greenwood Village, Colorado
Artificial Intelligence
AI strategies for higher engagement and conversion in dealerships need to be your top priority as a dealership owner. The automotive market is highly competitive, and dealership marketing trends in automotive sales are a...
Read more about Revolutionizing The Modern Dealer: AI Strategies for Higher Engagement and Conversions
Lead Follow-Up
In this article, we’ll cover our top timely follow-up strategies and discuss how lead pursuit services can help improve your sales.
Read more about The Power of Timely Follow-Ups: When and How to Reach Out to Leads
Software Features
If you’re looking to improve customer experience, retain more buyers, and stay ahead of the competition, using the right software can make that happen.
Read more about How Automotive Software Improves Customer Experience & Retention
Software Features
The digital world is changing the way people buy cars, and if you want to stay competitive, your dealership needs cutting-edge automotive software to stay on top of these shifts. In this article, we’ll discuss everything...
Read more about Why Dealerships Need Automotive Software to Stay Competitive
Uncategorized
In this guide, we’ll explore how you can use our CRM software to build auto customer relationships that last for years.
Read more about How to Build Lasting Relationships with Automotive Customers Using TECOBI
Lead Conversion
The goal should be to attract and convert the right automobile leads without draining your budget, and in this article, we cover how to optimize lead generation
Read more about How to Generate High-Quality Leads for Your Dealership—Without Wasting Money
Software Features
We believe the future of automotive software will be driven by AI, automation, and smart tools that improve the way you sell vehicles.
Read more about The Future of Automotive Software: AI, Automation, and Smarter Sales Tools
Software Features
How Automotive Software Works in Car Sales Automotive software allows you to manage leads, optimize marketing campaigns, improve the way you manage inventory, and give people a great online car-buying experience. These d...
Read more about How Automotive Software is Revolutionizing Car Sales in 2025
Community & Events
Still relying on outdated customer service tools? Discover the warning signs that it’s time to level up — and how the right system can transform your business.
Read more about 5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Support System
Product Thinking
Learn the pitfalls that slow down your support team’s efficiency and practical steps to fix them — starting today.
Read more about How We Doubled Customer Happiness in 6 Months
Guides & Resources
Learn the pitfalls that slow down your support team’s efficiency and practical steps to fix them — starting today.
Read more about How Top Support Teams Stay Motivated and Fast
Community & Events
Learn the pitfalls that slow down your support team’s efficiency and practical steps to fix them — starting today.
Read more about Spoiler Alert: I’m Not Sorry
Insights & Trends
Discover the warning signs that it’s time to level up — and how the right system can transform your business.
Read more about 5 Common Help Desk Mistakes
Productivity & Teamwork
Learn the pitfalls that slow down your support team’s efficiency and practical steps to fix them — starting today.
Read more about Future of Help Desks: 2026 and Beyond
Customer Experience & Growth
Learn the pitfalls that slow down your support team’s efficiency and practical steps to fix them — starting today.
Read more about How Top Support Teams Stay Motivated and Fast
Support & Help Desk Tips
Learn the pitfalls that slow down your support team’s efficiency and practical steps to fix them — starting today.
Read more about Tell Me You Want It Without Telling Me…
Community & Events
Learn the pitfalls that slow down your support team’s efficiency and practical steps to fix them — starting today.
Read more about How We Doubled Customer Happiness in 6 Months
Community & Events
Learn the pitfalls that slow down your support team’s efficiency and practical steps to fix them — starting today.
Read more about Transform Your Customer Journey in 30 Days
Support & Help Desk Tips
Learn the pitfalls that slow down your support team’s efficiency and practical steps to fix them — starting today.
Read more about Future of Help Desks: 2025 and Beyond
Customer Experience & Growth
Learn the pitfalls that slow down your support team’s efficiency and practical steps to fix them — starting today.
Read more about Mastering Customer Queries Like a Pro
Software Features
To stay ahead of your competition, you’ll need automotive software that can both improve your operations and maximize your profits.
Read more about What to Look for in Automotive Software: A Dealer’s Guide
Lead Conversion
Generating high-quality leads is one of the most important marketing strategies for dealerships.
Read more about Top Automotive Lead Generation Strategies That Work in 2025
Lead Conversion
If you’re in the automotive industry, getting high-quality leads can make or break your success.
Read more about Organic vs. Paid Automotive Lead Generation: What Works Best?
Lead Conversion
Artificial intelligence is changing the way car dealerships generate leads, making the process smarter, faster, and more efficient than ever before.
Read more about The Role of AI in Automotive Lead Generation: Smarter, Faster, and More Efficient
Lead Conversion
With smart lead generation strategies, you can turn casual prospects into loyal customers.
Read more about How to Turn Cold Leads into Hot Buyers with Smart Lead Generation Strategies
Social Marketing
In this article, we’ll discuss how you can use automotive social media marketing to attract more customers
Read more about How Dealerships Can Leverage Social Media for Automotive Lead Generation
Lead Conversion
In this article, we’ll break down why your lead generation strategies might be failing and how to turn things around with lead gen that works.
Read more about Why Your Dealership’s Lead Generation Is Failing—And How to Fix It
Lead Conversion
Running ads on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram is a great way to generate high-quality auto leads.
Read more about How to Use Facebook and Instagram Ads to Generate High-Quality Auto Leads
Lead Follow-Up
Following up with leads at the right time can make all the difference between closing a deal and losing a potential customer.
Read more about The Power of Timely Follow-Ups: When and How to Reach Out to Leads
Software Features
If you’re looking to improve customer experience, retain more buyers, and stay ahead of the competition, using the right software can make that happen.
Read more about How Automotive Software Improves Customer Experience & Retention
Uncategorized
In this guide, we’ll explore how you can use our CRM software to build auto customer relationships that last for years.
Read more about How to Build Lasting Relationships with Automotive Customers Using TECOBI
Lead Conversion
Improve Your Lead Response Time By replying to interested buyers more quickly, you can improve your sales.
Read more about How to Generate High-Quality Leads for Your Dealership—Without Wasting Money
Software Features
If you’re in the car sales business, you’ve likely noticed how digital tools are changing the way dealerships operate.
Read more about How Automotive Software is Revolutionizing Car Sales in 2025
Software Features
To stay ahead of your competition, you’ll need automotive software that can both improve your operations and maximize your profits.
Read more about What to Look for in Automotive Software: A Dealer’s Guide
Lead Conversion
In this article, we’ll cover the top automotive lead generation strategies for 2025 that can help you grow your dealership.
Read more about Top Automotive Lead Generation Strategies That Work in 2025
Lead Conversion
In this article, we’ll break down organic vs. paid automotive lead generation and see which one would work best for you.
Read more about Organic vs. Paid Automotive Lead Generation: What Works Best?
Customer Support
Learn the pitfalls that slow down your support team’s efficiency and practical steps to fix them — starting today.
Read more about How to Build Customer Loyalty in a Competitive Market
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is changing the way car dealerships generate leads, making the process smarter, faster, and more efficient than ever before.
Read more about The Role of AI in Automotive Lead Generation: Smarter, Faster, and More Efficient
Lead Conversion
Even if you have all the leads in the world, if they’re not converting, it does you no good. The good news? With smart lead generation strategies, you can turn casual prospects into loyal customers. In this article, we’l...
Read more about How to Turn Cold Leads into Hot Buyers with Smart Lead Generation Strategies
Social Marketing
In this article, we’ll discuss how you can use automotive social media marketing to attract more customers.
Read more about How Dealerships Can Leverage Social Media for Automotive Lead Generation
Lead Conversion
In this article, we’ll break down why your lead generation strategies might be failing and how to turn things around with lead gen that works.
Read more about Why Your Dealership’s Lead Generation Is Failing—And How to Fix It
Artificial Intelligence
At TECOBI, we believe the future of automotive software will be driven by artificial intelligence, automation, and smart tools.
Read more about The Future of Automotive Software: AI, Automation, and Smarter Sales Tools
Software Features
The digital world is changing the way people buy cars, and if you want to stay competitive, your dealership needs cutting-edge automotive software to stay on top of these shifts.
Read more about Why Dealerships Need Automotive Software to Stay Competitive
Lead Conversion
With the right approach, you can use auto Facebook ads and auto Instagram ads to attract car shoppers and convert them into customers.
Read more about How to Use Facebook and Instagram Ads to Generate High-Quality Auto Leads
Selling Cars
In today’s auto market, customers expect more, both in terms of how they shop and customer experience. These changes have created a need for omnichannel communication for dealerships, which is a strategy that combines al...
Read more about Why Dealerships Must Embrace Omnichannel Communication for Sales Success
Co-op
Aside from great automotive software, one of the best resources car dealerships can take advantage of is dealer co-op programs. These programs are partnerships that share marketing costs between car manufacturers and dea...
Read more about Best Auto Dealer Co-op Programs of 2025
Lead Conversion
When leads at your dealership aren’t managed properly, you’re at risk of losing opportunities and wasting resources. However, if you learn how to properly manage and prioritize those leads, you’ll be in a great position...
Read more about Lead Overload? Here’s How to Manage and Prioritize for Maximum ROI
Artificial Intelligence
As businesses continue to adopt AI-driven tools, a question has emerged: is it time to switch to AI for all communication? In this article, we’ll discuss the role of AI communication, its potential impact on the future,...
Read more about Is It Time to Switch All Communication to AI?
Lead Conversion
In the competitive world of car sales, converting leads is a skill every automotive sales closer wants to master. The journey from generating a lead to closing the deal isn’t easy, but it can be improved with a mix of st...
Read more about Turning Test Drives into Deals: The Ultimate Guide to Lead Conversion in Automotive Sales
Text Message
By using SMS auto sales strategies, you can reach potential car buyers, build trust, and drive sales. Here, we’ll explore the five main ways you can personalize the car-buying journey with SMS marketing, share some car s...
Read more about 5 Ways to Personalize the Car-Buying Journey with SMS Marketing
Co-op
If you’re the owner of a dealership, co-op dollars can make a big difference in your advertising. These funds, which are offered by manufacturers, are meant to help promote their vehicles while supporting your marketing...
Read more about Best Ways to Spend Co-Op Dollars
Lead Follow-Up
If your dealership is looking to generate leads and close more deals, you need strategies that are effective without being time-consuming. Automated follow-ups using AI automotive software are a great option and can be u...
Read more about Maximizing ROI: How Automated Follow-Ups Save Time and Close More Deals
Artificial Intelligence
Learn More About AI In Dealership Marketing with TECOBI The integration of AI for car dealerships isn’t just a trend but rather one of the best ways your dealership can stay relevant. At TECOBI, we go beyond legacy syste...
Read more about The Future of Automotive Sales: How AI is Revolutionizing Dealership Marketing
Co-op
Co-op marketing programs offer dealerships a chance to share advertising costs with Ford, and signing up for dealer co-op opportunities can make a big difference in your marketing.
Read more about Ford Co-Op Opportunities
Text Message
How to Use Automation for Business Text Messaging Automation can help you run an effective SMS marketing campaign. By using automated business text messaging, you can send welcome messages to greet new subscribers immedi...
Read more about Avoiding the Spam Trap: Crafting Effective SMS Messages That Get Results
Lead Conversion
In today’s auto industry, converting leads into customers is harder than ever. With the rise of online search and changing customer expectations, old lead management methods just can’t keep up. That’s where TECOBI’s auto...
Read more about A Deep Dive into TECOBI’s Lead Conversion Platform: Features and Benefits
Text Message
If you want to reach potential customers and stay connected with existing ones, SMS marketing can make that happen. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about text message marketing, including the b...
Read more about SMS Marketing 101: What Every Automotive Dealer Needs to Know
Lead Conversion
With advancements in technology, including AI lead nurturing, there are many options for your dealership to improve the way you capture new business.
Read more about Lead Nurturing Tactics That Actually Work for Automotive Sales
Co-op
If you’re a car dealership, using co-op advertising programs is one of the smartest ways to improve your marketing and drive sales.
Read more about New Ways to Invest In Co-Op
Artificial Intelligence
In an automotive landscape defined by rising customer expectations and rapid digital transformation, your success often hinges on how efficiently you manage leads and nurture relationships. Modern buyers demand personali...
Read more about 7 Incredible Ways Automotive CRM Artificial Intelligence Transforms Your Dealership Sales
CRM
For years, many in the automotive industry have held onto the belief that selling cars over text message isn’t possible. “You can’t close deals without face-to-face conversations or phone calls“, they’d say. I used to be...
Read more about The Art of Selling Cars Over Text Message: #1 Way to Maximizing Customer Experience and Conversion
CRM
In the age of smartphones and instant communication, you’d think getting in touch with customers would be easier than ever. However, when customers don’t answer car dealership calls, it’s often like pulling teeth to get...
Read more about The #1 Reason Why Customers Don’t Answer Car Dealership Calls and How a Text-First Strategy Solves It
Artificial Intelligence
The Evolution of Automotive CRM Systems: Why Traditional Methods Are Falling Short Dealership managers face a relentless challenge: getting their salespeople to consistently follow up with leads using traditional CRM sys...
Read more about 5 Powerful Examples of Automotive Artificial Intelligence in Lead Follow-Up
Compliance
The Importance of a Reliable Automotive CRM System The recent cybersecurity incidents, particularly the impact on eLead CRM due to the CDK Global hack, have highlighted the critical need for reliable automotive CRM syste...
Read more about Choosing the Right Automotive CRM: Why TECOBI Stands Out in Today’s Market
Digital Retail
Introduction: Embracing the New Era of Digital Retail In the ever-evolving world of auto sales, one timeless phrase remains: “Just get ’em in!” Yet, today’s customers are no longer enticed by vague promises of “digital r...
Read more about Just Get ‘Em In! Increasing Sales by 30% in 1 month with Digital Retail and Text Message
Artificial Intelligence
In the competitive landscape of automotive sales, every lead is crucial. But when you’re dealing with high-funnel leads from Facebook and Instagram, the game changes entirely. These leads require a lot more nurturing and...
Read more about How Automotive Social Advertising and Persistent Follow-Up Sealed the Deal: Ausencio’s Journey
Artificial Intelligence
General Managers and Managers at car dealerships often grapple with the challenge of ensuring their staff effectively follow up on leads and make phone calls using traditional CRMs. This process can be fraught with diffi...
Read more about Harnessing AI: Revolutionizing Lead Follow-Up at Car Dealerships with Chat GPT
CRM
In the fast-paced world of automotive sales, the initial contact between dealerships and potential customers can set the tone for the entire relationship. Recent trends show a significant shift in how customers prefer to...
Read more about Text 1st: Why an Automotive Texting Platform Is Key to Modern Customer Engagement
Artificial Intelligence
Automotive AI vs Human Labour Put simply, the financial disparity between conventional follow-up methods and the utilization of Automotive AI is substantial. Let’s look at some numbers. The average Automotive BDC represe...
Read more about 10 Reasons Why Automating Follow Up Tasks with Automotive AI Beats Conventional CRM Methods
Artificial Intelligence
The advent of Automotive Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a strategic shift towards text-first communication are revolutionizing the CRM landscape in the automotive industry. This shift not only enhances customer engagem...
Read more about Revolutionizing CRM: How Automotive AI Unlocks Efficient Lead Management
Artificial Intelligence
In an eye-opening study of the automotive industry’s lead follow-up processes and the role of Automotive Artificial Intelligence, we mystery shopped 30-40 dealerships daily over the last 30 days, uncovering a startling r...
Read more about Uncovering the Truth: How Dealerships Miss the Mark on Lead Follow-Up
CRM
Text-First Strategy vs Call-First Strategy In an industry steeped in tradition, automotive dealerships have long adhered to the call-first strategy, a methodology championed by outdated sales training programs. This aggr...
Read more about From Call-First to Text-First Strategy: How Your Strategy Affects Dealership
Artificial Intelligence
Embracing the Future: The Impact of Automotive Artificial Intelligence on the Auto Industry The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in technology and shifts in consumer exp...
Read more about The Future of Car Sales: Embracing Automotive Artificial Intelligence for Peak Efficiency
CRM
Staying ahead of the curve means embracing the latest in technology and communication strategies. As consumer preferences shift towards more immediate and convenient interaction methods, the automotive industry is witnes...
Read more about How Dealership Texting Software is Changing the Game
CRM
As the digital era unfolds, the automotive industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, reminiscent of the transformative period when websites and online presence began reshaping the marketplace. Dealerships that were quick...
Read more about Digital Dialogue: Embracing the Future of Automotive Customer Communication
CRM
In the rapidly evolving landscape of automotive sales, the shift towards digital communication channels is not just a trend but a transformative movement that is redefining how dealerships engage with their customers. Th...
Read more about Automotive Digital Communication: The New Standard in Car Sales
Artificial Intelligence
In an era where technology and innovation drive the automotive industry, TECOBI stands at the forefront with its latest breakthrough: the TECOBI Auto Bots®. This cutting-edge artificial intelligence integration is not just...
Read more about Revolutionizing Customer Engagement: TECOBI’s Auto Bots® Unveiled
Lead Follow-Up
In the evolving landscape of automotive sales, text messaging in car sales is emerging as a pivotal strategy for enhancing customer engagement and responsiveness. This article explores the transformative shift from tradi...
Read more about Dialing for Dollars: You are making your customers cringe when you call them
10DLC
The short answer is no. Many of them get lost at sea due to the cell phone carriers filtering your messages. Here is why and a couple ideas on how to avoid this from happening. In the ever-evolving landscape of digital c...
Read more about CRM Text Message Delivery: Do all the text messages you send in the CRM actually get delivered?
10DLC
In the rapidly advancing world of automotive sales, the art of communication with customers has undergone a significant transformation. The recent Executive Spotlight interview with AutoSuccess Magazine, featuring Jason...
Read more about AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight with Jason Girdner of TECOBI
Holiday
Dear TECOBI Family, This Thanksgiving, we’re spinning a tale about Turbo the Texting Turkey, who took over our email system! Known for his texting talents, Turbo decided to give his wings a rest from texting and instead...
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Lead Follow-Up
In the world of car sales, the process of engaging with customers can often resemble a game of ping-pong. Each salesperson plays at a table, volleying questions and answers back and forth with a potential buyer. In a tra...
Read more about TECOBI Sales Engagement: Simplifying Car Sales with the Ping-Pong Effect
Lead Follow-Up
At the cutting edge of automotive sales, Carlson Chevrolet is setting a new industry standard for customer engagement and conversion. By implementing TECOBI’s revolutionary text messaging platform, we’ve not only achieve...
Read more about Rapid Rapport: How Carlson Chevrolet’s Text-First Lead Strategy with TECOBI
CRM
In the rapidly evolving landscape of auto sales, agility is not just a benefit—it’s a necessity. Recognizing this, TECOBI is excited to announce a groundbreaking update to our software packages: we’re removing fixed-term...
Read more about TECOBI Flex: No-Contract Auto Software Solutions
10DLC
In an era where instant communication is not only preferred but expected, the automotive industry finds itself at a crossroads. Dealerships, striving to foster robust relationships with their customers, often rely on Cus...
Read more about Bridging the Communication Gap: Dispelling the Opt-in Text Myth in Auto Dealership CRMs
Social Marketing
In the dynamic world of automotive retail sales, trends can shift rapidly. Lately, the prime market has seen a decline in demand, influenced largely by escalating interest rates. MarketWatch is reporting the average rate...
Read more about Prime Demand Dips, Yet Subprime Market Holds Strong
CRM
In my early days in the automotive industry, I had a rather peculiar job. I would cold call car dealerships, not to sell them shiny new equipment, but to sell them Loan-By-Phone hotlines. Early stage technology. These we...
Read more about The Rise of Text Messaging in Auto Dealerships: A Shift from Tradition to Innovation
Lead Follow-Up
Jason Girdner here, CEO of TECOBI and partner at Carlson Chevrolet. I’d like to have an important conversation about our costs in the ever-evolving auto industry. With the data and experience I’ve gathered, it’s clear th...
Read more about Social Media Leads VS Third Party Lead Sources
Lead Follow-Up
We’ve all been there—sending out countless emails and making numerous phone calls, only to be met with radio silence from potential customers. It’s frustrating, to say the least. But what if I told you there’s a better w...
Read more about Why a Text Message First Strategy is a Game-Changer: A Case Study from Our Chevrolet Dealership
Artificial Intelligence
The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift in customer engagement and communication. Despite the surge in online leads, dealerships find it difficult to get customers to answer their phone calls. Enter T.E.C.O...
Read more about The Silent Phone: Why Customers Aren’t Answering and How Text Messaging Can Change the Game
Artificial Intelligence
Elevate Your Customer Experience with AI-Powered Insights Communication is the cornerstone of any successful business, but managing an avalanche of customer interactions can be overwhelming. It’s easy to get lost in the...
Read more about Introducing AI Generated Summaries: Revolutionizing Customer Conversations at TECOBI
Lead Follow-Up
The automotive industry has seen a significant shift in recent years, with the rise of digital marketing and the increasing importance of social media. One dealership that has successfully navigated this shift is Don Fra...
Read more about The Incredible 10x ROI Journey of Don Franklin Kia with TECOBI
10DLC
Imagine you’re a car dealership owner. You own two dealerships, “Sunshine Motors” and “Moonlight Autos”. Both dealerships have equally skilled salespeople and the same number of leads to follow up with via SMS. But Sunsh...
Read more about The Importance of 10DLC for Car Dealerships: Ensuring Your Messages Reach Their Destination
Lead Follow-Up
Auto Depot of Fresno, an independent dealership located in Fresno, California, has been a customer of TECOBI since October 2020. They have been leveraging our Facebook and Instagram ads and SMS software to communicate an...
Read more about Driving Profits: How TECOBI’s Social Media Strategy Catapulted Auto Depot of Fresno to Success
Social Marketing
We’ve all seen the significant impact the global pandemic has had on various sectors, and the automotive industry has been no exception. From the initial supply chain disruptions to the subsequent surge in used car price...
Read more about How Social Media Advertising Can Save Your Dealership in the Post-Pandemic Auto Market
Lead Follow-Up
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent inventory shortages have presented unprecedented challenges for car dealerships worldwide. Limited new vehicle inventory and soaring prices have caused many potential car buyers to de...
Read more about Unleashing Untapped Potential: Text Messaging as a Game-Changer for Maximizing Pandemic-Induced Opportunities in Car Dealerships
Artificial Intelligence
Innovation is the lifeblood of our software company, and recently, we took a significant leap into the future of customer communication. We harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically OpenAI’s Chat...
Read more about Harnessing AI to Empower Salespeople: A Day One Success Story in Car Dealership Communication
Trade Shows
Trade shows have long been a staple in the car business, providing opportunities for vendors, dealerships, and industry professionals to network, learn, and stay updated on the latest trends. However, many argue that tra...
Read more about The Decline of Trade Shows in the Car Business: A Shift from Education to Entertainment and its Consequences
CRM
The automotive business is a dog-eat-dog world, with dealers constantly striving to stay ahead of the competition. Advertising often plays a crucial role in their success, but what if the very metrics they rely on are sh...
Read more about Unmasking the Misleading Metrics in Automotive Facebook Marketing
Lead Follow-Up
In today’s digital age, it’s easy to rely on email and text messaging as the primary means of communication with potential customers. While these methods have their place, they should not replace the power of a good old-...
Read more about The Art of Connection: Why Car Dealership Salespeople Should Pick Up the Phone
Lead Follow-Up
Our system monitors four key performance indicators (KPIs) for leads generated through Facebook and Instagram: Cost per Lead, Cost per Appointment, Cost per Show, and Cost per Car Sold. The following examples showcase ad...
Read more about April 2023 Facebook & Instagram ads that produced car deals for under $300 per car sold!
Lead Follow-Up
On Friday, April 28th, 2023, it’s high noon at the Chevrolet dealership I co-own. We’re eager to sell our stock of Silverados this month, offering a generous $8,000 discount off the MSRP for 2023 models. Our current pipe...
Read more about Finding car deals FAST using Text Message!
CRM
Have you ever looked at your sales team and found yourself thinking, “They sure don’t make them like they used to“? Many seasoned managers in the car business have experienced the industry both before and after the adven...
Read more about Are CRMs turning salespeople into order taking button pushers?
10DLC
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was enacted in 1991 to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls, unsolicited faxes, and automated text messages. In recent years, the automotive industry has increa...
Read more about AI Revolutionizes Compliance: Helping Automotive Dealerships Stay TCPA Compliant with Non-Standard Opt-Out Phrases
Lead Follow-Up
In 2017, TECOBI began as a Facebook marketing company for auto dealerships, offering a basic text messagingapplication to work with leads generated from social networks. We experienced rapid success due to the large lead...
Read more about Revolutionizing Dealerships with TECOBI: Overcoming Obstacles and Reinventing Lead Follow-Up
Artificial Intelligence
As a technology enthusiast and software developer with a deep understanding of artificial intelligence, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible potential of technology innovations. However, having worked in the automotiv...
Read more about Will Artificial Intelligence replace Automotive Sales People?
Lead Follow-Up
As a manager at an auto dealership, it can be a frustrating experience trying to get your sales team to consistently make phone calls and complete tasks in the CRM. Despite endless meetings and reminders, it can feel lik...
Read more about Revolutionizing Lead Follow-Up with Text Messaging for Auto Dealerships
Social Marketing
In this blog, we’re going to analyze the performance of two different Facebook ads run for the same dealership, with the same targeting and inventory set, but different ad copy. The results were surprising and highlight...
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Lead Follow-Up
We have been tracking some interesting data over the past 8 years. Data that proves that customers clicking ads on Facebook & Instagram are taking longer to convert than other sources. Our Text Message Follow Up system h...
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Lead Follow-Up
Auto dealerships have become accustomed to in-market shopper leads from websites such as Cars.com, Autotrader, CarGurus, and Google PPC. These are people who are actively searching for a vehicle. However, the approach wi...
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Lead Follow-Up
As someone who has spent 22 years in the car business, as a vendor, I have seen every type of lead, advertising product, and software come and go. However, one thing that has remained constant is the presence of lazy sal...
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Artificial Intelligence
Monitoring phone calls in and out of a car dealership can be a daunting task, especially for larger dealerships that receive a high volume of calls. With numerous employees handling phone calls and varying levels of cust...
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Social Marketing
TECOBI has been running lead generation ads for auto dealers nationwide for 7 years. We use lead generation ads because they give the ability to generate a lead directly from Facebook & Instagram instead of website click...
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10DLC
This program requires businesses to register their messaging campaigns with the wireless carriers to improve transparency and increase trust in the messaging ecosystem. While the program can be complex, TECOBI registers...
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Compliance
The TCPA was established to protect consumers from receiving unwanted telemarketing calls and messages, and has been enforced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) since its inception. In July 2015, the FCC issu...
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