The Future of Dealer Management

The Most
Intelligent
Automotive
Platform.

Auto Expert is the all-in-one dealer management system built for how dealerships actually work — modern, fast, and intelligent from the ground up.

67%
of dealers want a new DMS
85%
of clients want online access
10+
integrated modules
Service
Sales
Parts
Finance
Admin
Today's Revenue
$8,240
+$1,120 vs avg
CSI Score
94.2
Open ROs
11
5 in progress
MTD Revenue
$94,210

Built for Every Corner
of Your Dealership

One login. Every department. A unified view of your entire operation — from service bays to the finance office.

Full Command Center
Desktop
app.theautoexpert.io — Service Board
A
Auto Expert
Service Board — Westside Ford
5 In Progress
3 Needs Auth
Today's Revenue
$8,240
+$1,120 vs avg
Labor Efficiency
87%
MTD Revenue
$94,210
CSI Score
94.2
Dispatch
Carlos Martinez
2021 Honda CR-V
MTDR
Tyler Williams
2019 Chevy Silverado
Inspect
Kevin Johnson
2020 Ford F-150
VIP
Laura Taylor
2022 Ram 1500
Approval
Jason Lee
2017 Nissan Altima
VIP
Roberto Sanchez
2022 BMW 3 Series
Repair
Amir Patel
2023 Toyota Camry
Marcus Davis
2018 Jeep Wrangler
Review
Peter Wilson
2019 Hyundai Elantra
Stephanie Brown
2020 Kia Sorento
Showroom & Write-Up
Tablet
Analytics — MTD
Live
$94K
Revenue
87%
Labor Eff.
94.2
CSI
Weekly Revenue
On-the-Go Access
Mobile
Live
Good morning, Bode
Today's Board
Revenue $8.2K
Carlos M. — CR-V Repair
Jason L. — Altima Approval
Amir P. — Camry Ready

One Platform.
Every Screen.

Auto Expert runs at full power on every device your team uses — desktop, tablet, and mobile. No watered-down app. No compromise. The same intelligent system, wherever the work happens.

Desktop
Tablet
Mobile
Cloud Synced
Franchise Dealerships New & used, single or multi-rooftop
Independent Shops Auto repair, tire & specialty service
Independent Car Lots Used vehicle retail & wholesale

Every Module.
One Platform.

Stop juggling five different software subscriptions. Auto Expert unifies every department into a single, intelligent system.

Service Management

A visual kanban board tracks every repair order from dispatch to delivery. Assign techs, set appointments, track labor time, and keep customers updated — all in real time.

RO TrackingTech DispatchCustomer Updates
Vehicle Sales

Manage your entire inventory, track deals in progress, handle trade-ins, and close faster with digital contracts and integrated financing tools — built for both new and used lots.

InventoryDeal DeskDigital Contracts
Parts & Inventory

Real-time parts inventory with auto-ordering thresholds, bin locations, vendor management, and parts lookup — so your technicians never wait on a part that's already in the building.

Auto-OrderBin LocationsVendors
Finance & Accounting

Full dealership accounting built in — deal financing, payroll, vendor payments, expense tracking, and real-time profit and loss reporting. No more exporting to a separate accounting system.

F&IPayrollP&L Reports
Human Resources

Hire, onboard, and manage your team from one place. Track performance, manage schedules, handle time-off requests, and build culture with built-in employee recognition tools.

HiringSchedulingRecognition
AI Assistant

Your dealership's built-in intelligence. Surfaces insights, flags anomalies, predicts service demand, drafts customer messages, and learns the patterns that drive your profitability.

PredictiveInsightsAutomation
Integrated Messaging

Two-way SMS and in-app messaging with customers, built right in. No third-party texting tools. Send service updates, approvals, and reminders directly from the RO — and track every conversation.

Two-Way SMSRO UpdatesHistory
Analytics & Reporting

Live dashboards showing revenue, CSI scores, labor efficiency, and department performance. Drill into what's working, what's not, and what to do about it — without building a single spreadsheet.

Live DashboardsCSILabor Efficiency
Secure Cloud Platform

No servers to maintain. No IT team required. Auto Expert runs entirely in the cloud — encrypted, backed up, and accessible from any device, anywhere, any time. Built to scale with you.

EncryptedAny DeviceAlways On

Your Dealership's
AI Brain.

Auto Expert doesn't just manage your data — it learns from it. Our AI engine runs continuously in the background, surfacing the insights your team needs before they know to ask for them.

Predictive Service Demand

Know which vehicles are likely due for service before the customer calls. Proactively fill your schedule and maximize bay utilization.

Anomaly Detection

Flags unusual patterns in revenue, parts usage, or labor hours — catching problems early before they hit your bottom line.

AI-Drafted Customer Messages

Generates personalized service updates, approval requests, and follow-ups — written in your voice, sent in seconds.

Profit Optimization Insights

Analyzes deal structures, labor rates, and parts margins to surface actionable recommendations that grow your gross.

Smart Dashboard Summaries

Every morning, your team sees a plain-language briefing of where things stand — no digging through reports required.

Auto Expert AI
LIVE
AI Assistant
Good morning. Here's your dealership briefing for today:
Revenue MTD $94,210
Open ROs 11
Needs Auth 3
CSI Score 94.2
AI Assistant
Anomaly detected: Parts spend is 23% above your 90-day average. 3 line items appear duplicated on RO #4817. Review recommended.
You
Draft a service update for Jason Lee — his Altima is ready for pickup.
AI Assistant
Draft message — ready to send
"Hi Jason, great news — your 2017 Nissan Altima is all set and ready for pickup at Westside Ford. Your service advisor will have your paperwork ready. See you soon!"
Ask Auto Expert AI anything...
67%

of dealers inquired about switching to a new DMS in the last 3 years

85%

of customers want more online access to their vehicle and service information

46%

of consumers would switch automotive brands for a better client experience

90%

of buyers use their smartphone to research vehicles before visiting a dealer

Ready to Run a Smarter Dealership?

Join the waitlist for early access. We're onboarding our first dealer partners now — and working closely with each one to get the setup exactly right.

Let's Talk.

Whether you run a franchise dealership, an independent lot, or you're an investor looking at the future of automotive tech — we want to hear from you.

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Full Platform Overview

Every Feature.
Every Department.

Auto Expert is built to run every corner of your dealership. Explore what each department gets out of the box — no add-ons, no hidden modules.

Service
Sales
Parts
Finance & Accounting
Human Resources
AI & Automation
Customer Experience
Operations & Admin
Marketing
Integrations
Service Department
A complete service management system built around how technicians and advisors actually work. Track every repair order from first call to final invoice with real-time visibility across the entire service drive.
RO Management Tech Dispatch Labor Tracking
Visual Service Board
A kanban-style board gives your team a live view of every RO — color-coded by status, tech, and priority. Dispatch, Inspect, Approval, Repair, and Ready all in one glance.
KanbanReal-TimeColor Coded
Labor Time Tracking
Technicians clock in and out per job. Track flat-rate hours vs actual time, monitor efficiency per tech, and identify bottlenecks before they impact your CSI.
Flat RateEfficiency %Per-Tech
Repair Order Management
Create, edit, and close ROs with full line-item detail. Attach notes, photos, videos, and customer signatures. Every RO is stored permanently in the cloud.
Line ItemsPhoto Attache-Signature
Customer Authorization
Send work approvals via SMS with a single tap. Customers approve or decline line items digitally — no phone tag, no delays. Approval status updates the board in real time.
SMS ApprovalDigital Sign-offInstant Update
Appointment Scheduling
Smart scheduler accounts for bay availability, tech specialties, and labor time. Drag-and-drop rescheduling with automatic customer notifications.
Bay ManagementDrag & DropAuto Notify
Service Analytics
Live dashboards for revenue per RO, labor efficiency, CSI trends, comeback rates, and advisor performance. Know what's driving profitability — and what's not.
CSI TrackingComeback RateAdvisor KPIs
Vehicle Check-In
A fast, paperless check-in flow that captures the customer's concern, mileage, fuel level, and vehicle condition with photo documentation — all before the advisor writes a single line on an RO. Customers sign off digitally on arrival, and the check-in automatically generates the repair order.
PaperlessPhoto ConditionDigital Sign-off
Loaner & Shuttle Management
Track your entire loaner fleet from one screen. Assign loaners directly to an RO, capture condition photos and mileage on both checkout and return, monitor due dates, and get alerted when a vehicle is overdue. Full loaner history tied to every customer record.
Fleet TrackingRO AssignmentDue Date AlertsCondition Capture
Valet & Mobile Service
Offer valet pickup and mobile service as part of your service experience. Dispatch drivers to collect customer vehicles, track their location in real time, and manage mobile tech appointments — all coordinated inside the same platform your service team already uses.
Valet DispatchLive TrackingMobile TechCustomer Notify
Warranty & Fleet Approvals
Submit authorization requests directly to extended warranty companies and fleet management accounts without leaving the RO. Track approval status in real time, attach claim numbers, and store authorization records against the repair order — eliminating the phone holds, faxes, and lost paperwork that slow down your advisors.
Extended WarrantyFleet AccountsAuth TrackingClaim Numbers
Multi-Point Inspection (MPI)
Digital inspection forms with photo and video capture. Technicians mark red/yellow/green. Customers see the same report — building trust and driving upsell approval rates.
Digital MPIPhoto/VideoCustomer View
Customizable templates per vehicle type
One-click upsell from inspection to RO line
Video walkaround attached to customer record
Historical inspection data per VIN over time
AI flags patterns and recommends proactive services
See Service in action

We'll walk through the full service workflow live with your team's use case.

Sales Department
Manage your entire vehicle inventory, track every deal from first contact to close, handle trade-ins, and give your sales team the tools to move metal faster — with full visibility into gross at every step.
Inventory Deal Tracking Digital Contracts
Vehicle Inventory Management
Full lot management for new and used vehicles. Track every unit by VIN, age, cost, pack, and market value. Flag aged inventory and know your true cost-to-market on every car.
VIN DecodeAge AlertsMarket Value
Deal Desk & Penciling
Structure deals with multiple payment scenarios, trade values, and F&I products — all in one screen. Present options to customers on any device and track every counter from start to close.
Multi-PencilF&I ProductsTrade Desk
Customer & Lead Management
Built-in CRM tracks every customer interaction, follow-up, and touchpoint. Log calls, texts, visits. Set reminders, assign leads, and never let a hot prospect go cold.
CRMLead RoutingFollow-Ups
Digital Contracting
Generate and send buyer's orders, retail installment contracts, and disclosure forms digitally. Customers sign from any device. Docs auto-store to the deal jacket.
e-SignDeal JacketCompliance
Trade-In Appraisal
Appraise trade-ins inside the deal with integrated market data. Attach condition photos, track reconditioning estimates, and manage the trade through retail or wholesale.
Market DataRecon TrackingWholesale
Sales Reporting
Track units sold, front and back-end gross, closing ratios, and salesperson performance. Month-over-month trends without building a single spreadsheet.
Gross TrackingClose RatiosSalesperson KPIs
See Sales in action

We'll walk through deal flow, inventory, and reporting live.

Parts Department
Real-time parts inventory with intelligent auto-ordering, bin management, and vendor tracking. Your technicians get the parts they need without ever leaving the shop to make phone calls.
Inventory Auto-Order Vendor Mgmt
Parts Inventory Control
Track every part by number, bin location, quantity on hand, on order, and sold. Set min/max thresholds that trigger automatic reorder requests when stock runs low.
Bin LocationsMin/MaxAuto Reorder
Purchase Order Management
Create and send POs directly to vendors. Receive parts against the PO, reconcile invoices, and maintain a complete audit trail of every purchase.
PO GenerationReceivingAudit Trail
Parts Lookup & Catalog
VIN-based fitment lookup with integrated catalog. Technicians request parts directly from the RO — the counter sees it instantly and can confirm availability or source an alternative.
VIN FitmentTech RequestsSourcing
Vendor Management
Maintain a vendor database with pricing, lead times, and account numbers. Compare pricing across vendors on the same part and track fill rates to know who's actually reliable.
Price CompareFill RatesLead Times
See Parts in action

Watch how auto-ordering and tech requests work together in real time.

Finance & Accounting
Full dealership accounting built in — deal financials, payroll, vendor payments, and real-time P&L. No more exporting to a separate system.
F&I Accounting Payroll
F&I Menu & Product Tracking
Present F&I products with a clean digital menu. Track penetration rates, PVR, and product mix — see exactly which products are driving back-end gross.
Digital MenuPVRPenetration %
Profit & Loss Reporting
Real-time P&L by department, month, and deal. Compare actuals to targets and give your CPA clean financials without the weekend scramble.
Dept P&LActuals vs TargetCPA Ready
Payroll & Commission
Calculate commission plans automatically — front, back, flat, or hybrid. Run payroll summaries, track draws, and give your team transparent pay statements.
Commission PlansPay StatementsDraw Tracking
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Track what you owe and what you're owed. Manage vendor invoices, warranty receivables, and internal transfers with a ledger that stays in sync with every deal and RO closed.
AP/ARWarranty Recv.Ledger Sync
See Finance in action

We'll show how deals flow straight into your books automatically.

Human Resources
High employee turnover is one of the biggest profitability killers in the industry. Auto Expert gives you the tools to hire smarter, manage better, and build culture that keeps good people around.
Hiring Scheduling Retention
Applicant Tracking
Post jobs, track applicants through your pipeline, schedule interviews, and send offer letters — all from inside Auto Expert. No more sticky notes and spreadsheets for hiring.
Job PostingsPipelineOffer Letters
Job Post Manager
Create job listings once inside Auto Expert and publish them everywhere simultaneously. Auto Expert automatically pushes your postings to Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, and more — no logging into each site separately. Edit the listing in one place and every job board updates instantly. Track views, applications, and source performance to know which platforms are actually sending you quality candidates.
Auto-PublishIndeedLinkedInZipRecruiterSource Tracking
Employee Records
Centralized profiles with contact info, certifications, pay history, performance reviews, and documents. Everything in one place — no filing cabinets, no lost paperwork.
CertificationsDocumentsPay History
Scheduling & Time-Off
Build and publish schedules your team views on their phones. Employees request time off digitally, managers approve with one click, and the schedule updates automatically.
Mobile ViewPTO RequestsAuto Update
Employee Recognition
Recognize top performers publicly inside the platform. Milestone badges, shoutouts, and leaderboards build a culture of excellence and reinforce behaviors that drive results.
BadgesLeaderboardsShoutouts
Automotive Academy
Built-in training modules for new hires and ongoing development. Assign courses by role, track completion, and certify your team — without a third-party LMS. Includes dedicated safety training tracks covering OSHA compliance, shop safety, hazardous materials handling, and emergency procedures — so your team is protected and your dealership stays audit-ready.
Role-BasedCompletion TrackCertificationSafety TrainingOSHA Compliance
Integrated Intranet
A private internal hub where managers post announcements, share documents, and communicate policy updates. Every employee has a feed — important info doesn't get buried in group texts.
AnnouncementsDoc SharingTeam Feed
Payroll & Time Clock
Employees clock in and out directly from the app — on any device, from any location. Time records flow automatically into payroll calculations, accounting for overtime, breaks, and shift differentials. Managers review and approve timesheets digitally, and payroll summaries are generated ready to run — no manual entry, no spreadsheet reconciliation.
Digital Clock-InOvertime TrackingTimesheet ApprovalPayroll Sync
See HR in action

We'll show how to cut onboarding time and improve retention from day one.

AI & Automation
Auto Expert learns your dealership over time. The AI engine runs continuously — surfacing insights, drafting communications, flagging anomalies, and automating the repetitive tasks that eat your team's day.
Predictive Automation Anomaly Detection
Predictive Service Demand
AI analyzes vehicle history, mileage, and service intervals to predict who's due — before they call. Proactively fill your schedule and reduce slow days.
PredictiveSchedule FillVIN-Level
Anomaly Detection
Flags unusual patterns in parts spend, labor hours, cash flow, and wait times. Get alerted to duplicate charges, unusual discounts, and outlier transactions automatically.
Real-Time FlagsFraud PreventionAlerts
AI-Drafted Communications
Generate personalized customer messages in seconds — service updates, approvals, follow-ups, and thank-you notes. Reviewed by your team, sent with one tap.
SMS DraftsPersonalizedOne-Tap Send
Morning Intelligence Briefing
Every morning, managers get a plain-language summary of where their department stands — revenue, open ROs, staffing, parts alerts — without digging through five reports.
Daily SummaryAll DeptsPlain Language
Custom Automation Rules
Set triggers tailored to your workflows. Auto-assign ROs by tech specialty, send follow-up texts after pickup, auto-flag deals below gross thresholds — your rules, your logic.
Trigger RulesAuto-AssignCustom Logic
Profit Optimization Insights
AI compares deal structures, labor rates, and parts margins against historical data to surface specific, actionable recommendations that grow your gross.
Margin AnalysisActionableHistorical Compare
See the AI engine in action

Watch a live briefing and anomaly detection demo.

Customer Experience
The modern car buyer expects transparency, speed, and convenience. Auto Expert gives your customers a portal and mobile app to manage their ownership — and your team the tools to deliver it.
Customer Portal Mobile App Two-Way SMS
Customer Mobile App
Customers get a branded app experience — view their garage, service history, appointments, open RO status, and communicate directly with your team.
BrandedGarage ViewRO Status
Two-Way Messaging
Communicate via SMS directly from the RO or deal. Full conversation history stored on the customer record — no lost threads on personal phones.
SMSThread HistoryFrom RO
Online Service Scheduling
Customers book their own appointments online — picking their preferred time, service type, and advisor. Appointments land directly on your board, fully integrated with your availability.
Self-BookAdvisor PickBoard Sync
Vehicle History & Documents
Customers access their complete service history, invoices, warranties, and ownership documents anytime from the app — no more calling the dealership to ask what was done two years ago.
Full HistoryInvoicesWarranties
See Customer Experience in action

We'll show what your customers see — and how it builds loyalty.

Operations & Admin
The backbone tools that keep the whole machine running — reports, permissions, and platform-wide tools that give dealer principals and GMs a clear view of the entire operation.
Reporting Permissions Cloud
Executive Dashboard
A single-screen view of your entire dealership — revenue by department, open deals, bay utilization, employee clock-ins, and alerts. Built for dealer principals who need the full picture fast.
All DeptsLive DataMobile Ready
Role-Based Permissions
Control exactly what each employee can see and do. Granular permission settings per role — with a full audit log of every action taken inside the platform.
GranularRole-BasedAudit Log
Route Planner
Optimize delivery routes for loaner vehicles, parts runs, and vehicle transports. Assign drivers, track progress, and confirm delivery — all without leaving the platform.
Loaner MgmtParts RunsDriver Tracking
Secure Cloud Infrastructure
No servers to buy or maintain. Enterprise-grade cloud — encrypted at rest and in transit, automatic backups, and 99.9% uptime SLA.
EncryptedAuto Backup99.9% Uptime
Insightful Reports
Pre-built and custom reports across every department. Schedule reports to deliver automatically. Export to PDF or CSV for your CPA, OEM, or lender — formatted and ready.
ScheduledPDF/CSVCustom
Marketing Tools
Run targeted campaigns to your customer base — service reminders, trade-in offers, seasonal promotions. Segment by vehicle, mileage, purchase date, or service history.
SegmentationCampaignsReminders
See the full platform

We'll walk through every module in one complete session.

Marketing
Built-in marketing tools that let you target the right customers at the right time — without a separate platform. Turn your customer and vehicle data into campaigns that actually drive traffic, service, and repeat business.
Campaigns Segmentation Automation
Targeted Email & SMS Campaigns
Create and send personalized email and SMS campaigns directly from your customer data. Promote service specials, new inventory, trade-in offers, and seasonal events — to the exact customers most likely to respond.
EmailSMSPersonalized
Automated Service Reminders
Set up automated outreach triggered by mileage intervals, time since last visit, or upcoming service due dates. Oil changes, tire rotations, inspections — customers get reminded before they forget, and your bays stay full.
AutomatedMileage TriggersRetention
Customer Segmentation
Slice your customer base by vehicle make, model, mileage, purchase date, service history, spend level, or location. Build hyper-targeted lists and send campaigns that feel relevant — not like bulk mail.
Vehicle-BasedBehavior-BasedCustom Lists
Trade-In & Conquest Campaigns
Identify customers whose vehicles are hitting peak trade-in value and reach out proactively with a targeted offer. Run conquest campaigns to pull customers from competing brands with compelling reasons to switch.
Trade-In AlertsConquestEquity Mining
Reputation Management
Automatically request reviews from satisfied customers after vehicle pickup. Monitor your ratings across Google, Yelp, and other platforms from one dashboard — and get alerted when a negative review needs attention.
Review RequestsGoogle / YelpAlerts
Campaign Analytics
Track open rates, click-through rates, appointments booked, and revenue generated from every campaign. Know exactly which message, which segment, and which channel is driving real ROI — and double down on what works.
Open RatesRevenue TrackingROI
Social Media Management
Schedule and publish content across your social media accounts directly from Auto Expert. Promote new inventory, service specials, and dealership events — with AI-assisted caption writing and performance tracking built in. Manage all your channels from one place without switching tools.
Multi-ChannelSchedulingAI Captions
Post to Facebook, Instagram, and Google Business simultaneously
Schedule posts in advance with a visual content calendar
AI writes post captions based on inventory and promotions
Track engagement, reach, and follower growth per channel
Auto-post new vehicle listings and service specials
See Marketing in action

We'll show you how to build your first campaign and automate your retention strategy.

Integrations
Auto Expert connects with the tools and data sources your dealership already relies on — from lenders and DMS data feeds to marketing platforms and OEM systems. One platform, no silos.
OEM Connect Lenders Open API
OEM Data Feeds
Connect directly to manufacturer data feeds for vehicle pricing, incentives, warranty information, and recall notices. Keep your inventory and service data in sync with OEM systems automatically.
PricingIncentivesRecalls
Lender & Finance Portals
Submit credit applications and receive decisions directly inside the deal desk. Integrated connections to major captive and third-party lenders eliminate the back-and-forth and speed up the F&I process.
Credit AppsInstant DecisionsCaptive Lenders
Market Data & Valuation
Real-time market pricing and vehicle valuation data feeds directly into your trade-in desk and inventory pricing. Know where every unit stands against the market without switching tools.
Market PricingTrade ValuesCompetitive Data
Marketing & CRM Platforms
Sync customer data with your existing email marketing tools, digital advertising platforms, and reputation management services. Push leads from third-party sources directly into your Auto Expert pipeline.
Email MarketingLead ImportReputation Mgmt
Open API
Build your own integrations with Auto Expert's open REST API. Connect proprietary tools, custom reporting systems, or third-party software specific to your operation. Full documentation provided.
REST APIWebhooksCustom Builds
Parts Supplier Catalogs
Direct integration with major parts suppliers and electronic catalogs. Look up parts, check availability, compare pricing, and order — all from inside the repair order without switching windows.
Live AvailabilityPrice CompareDirect Order
Data Migration & Onboarding
Switching from another DMS? Our team handles your data migration — customer records, vehicle history, ROs, and deals — so you hit the ground running on day one. No starting from scratch.
DMS MigrationCustomer RecordsVehicle History
Compatible with all major legacy DMS platforms
Dedicated onboarding specialist assigned to your store
Staff training included — every department, every role
Go-live support with same-day response SLA
Ongoing support team available via chat, phone, and email
Ready to connect your stack?

We'll walk through which integrations apply to your specific operation.

Introduction

Transforming the Way
Dealerships Operate.

Auto Expert is a quantum leap in dealer management technology — an all-in-one intelligent platform built to run every aspect of your dealership with extreme efficiency.

We're meeting the consumer's demand for a more enjoyable, transparent automotive experience while giving dealers the modern tools they've been waiting for. Built for franchise dealerships, independent shops, and independent car lots alike.

Service Management
Vehicle Sales
Finance & Accounting
AI & Automation
Human Resources
Parts Inventory
Our Mission

Making Automotive
Effortless for Everyone.

The automotive industry has shifted. Consumers expect the same digital-first experience from their dealership that they get from every other modern business. Most DMS platforms haven't kept up.

Our mission is to provide an all-encompassing solution that creates a joyous, less daunting, and stress-free automotive venture — for dealers, their employees, and their customers.

We believe the best dealership experience starts with the best internal tools. When your team operates with clarity and efficiency, your customers feel it.

Founder Story

Built by Someone
Who Lived It.

Bode Manzitto, Founder & CEO, has had a lifelong love affair with cars. His passion for the car business began at 17 years old. Over eleven years, he gained hands-on experience in Sales, Service, and Management at a Honda dealership.

With a deep understanding of the industry and a relentless entrepreneurial drive, Bode recognized the glaring need for a truly modern DMS — then taught himself to build it. After years of after-hours dedication, he turned that vision into Auto Expert.

Bode Manzitto
Founder & CEO — Auto Expert
11 years in dealership Sales, Service & Management
Experienced the DMS problem firsthand from the service drive
Self-taught developer who built the platform from scratch
Driven by a clear vision — the ultimate automotive experience
Less Talk. More Drive.
The Problem — Consumer Side

Customers Dread
The Dealership.

Dealerships are often associated with pushy tactics, long waits, and doubts about value. Lack of transparency, inconsistent service, and sheer inconvenience means many people actively avoid the dealer.

The modern consumer expects a tech-forward experience. The industry hasn't delivered.

70%
begin their journey online before visiting a store
90%
use smartphones to research vehicles before visiting
46%
would switch brands for a better client experience
39%
say their OEM doesn't provide a relevant experience
The Problem — Dealer Side

Dealers Are Running
Outdated Software.

Operating multiple outdated platforms is expensive, time-consuming, and aggravating. Slow, error-prone systems lead to lower productivity, higher turnover, and declining customer satisfaction.

Dealers know they need something better. Most just don't know it exists yet.

67%
of dealers inquired about a new DMS in the last 3 years
33%
of those dealers actually made the switch
85%
of clients want more online capabilities from their dealer
64%
of clients said their visit took longer than expected
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