What would your dealership look like if every step talked to the next one?
Most dealership software still works like a stack of disconnected tools: one for stock, one for invoices, one for signatures, and one for WhatsApp follow-ups. automotiveDMS is built the other way around. Start with how a vehicle actually moves through your business, then add the tools each stage needs.
43 capabilities
6 workflow stages
1 system
Six stages on this page
The full picture, in one section.
Six anchor capabilities and the standout features around them. Each leads to a stage below with the full context.
Inventory management
VIN to ready-to-publish in minutes. Verified data, factory-fit detection, condition tracking, branded photos, every vehicle becomes a clean record before any sales conversation.
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Omni-channel
WhatsApp + Email + SMS.
BG replacer
Branded photos, one click.
Electronic signatures
QES, AES, SES via Skribble — ZertES + eIDAS.
AutoScout24.ch
One-click publishing.
AI descriptions
Consistent listings in seconds.
Customer portal
Trade-in requests, vehicle history, lifetime relationships.
Smart documents
Templates pre-filled with verified data. ~200 docs/month become a few clicks.
SEO & online visibility
Listings sync to WordPress
Online payments
Invoices & online records
Dashboard & Charts
Stock movement, team performance, lead conversion, revenue by source, in one screen, refreshed in real time. Click any number to drill into the vehicles, customers, or deals behind it.
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Stage 01 · Vehicle arrives
A vehicle arrives in your yard. What happens next?
From VIN to ready-to-publish in minutes, not hours. Every vehicle becomes a clean record before anyone touches a sales conversation, verified specs, factory equipment detected, condition documented, and photos on-brand.
Inventory management
VIN/VRN lookup retrieves verified vehicle data instantly. Factory-fitted options detected automatically. Standing time tracked from day one — visible before it becomes expensive.
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VIN/VRN lookup
Verified vehicle data instantly.
Factory-fit detection
Automatic equipment recognition.
Valuation & metrics
Live market price benchmarks.
Live market price benchmarks.
Visual diagram + notes + photos.
Vehicle checks
Centralized inspection records.
BG replacer
Branded photos in one click.
Image templates
Consistent listings, your brand.
Preparation workflows
Arrival to ready-for-sale.
Bulk stock editing
Update many vehicles at once.
Automatic stock book
Always up-to-date records.
Vehicle locations
Track across branches.
Tire inventory
Storage + seasonal swap revenue.
Stage 02 · Vehicle goes visible
What if every vehicle was published the moment it was ready?
Clean records become live listings on your website, AutoScout24.ch, and mobile.de with one click. AI-written descriptions stay consistent across channels. Buyers see what you have where they're already searching.
SEO & online visibility
Vehicle pages are built search-engine-ready: structured data, clean URLs, AI-enhanced descriptions. Listings sync to your WordPress site and major marketplaces in one click — no double entry, no stale data.
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AI vehicle descriptions
Consistent listings in seconds.
WordPress sync
Auto-publish to your site.
AutoScout24.ch
One-click publishing.
mobile.de
Direct cross-border listing.
Stage 03 · Customer comes in
The next sale begins with the last experience. What about the first?
Every conversation, lead, and follow-up in one place. WhatsApp, email, SMS, web chat, captured against the right vehicle, the right customer, the right next step. Customer Portal turns one-time buyers into lifetime relationships.
Customer portal
After the sale, customers stay connected. Request trade-in offers, manage their vehicles, upload photos for resale valuations, without calling. One-time buyers become returning customers.
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Omni-channel inbox
WhatsApp + Email + SMS.
Live chat
Engage visitors in real time.
Customer profiles
History, preferences, vehicles.
Lead tracking
Auto-capture and assign.
Tire inventory
Storage + seasonal swap revenue.
Automated reminders
Right time, right channel.
Branded email
Your domain, professional outreach.
Test drive tracking
Digital scheduling + reminders.
Stage 04 · Deal closes
What if every document was already drafted when you needed it?
The guided sales process pulls the right customer, the right vehicle, the right tax structure, and the right add-ons and turns them into a clean contract, invoice, or quote in a few clicks. No more starting from a blank Word document.
Smart documents & email templates
Templates pre-filled with verified vehicle data, customer details, and pricing context. ~200 documents a month become a few clicks. Branded, consistent, ready to send.
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Guided sales process
Step-by-step from inventory.
Offers & invoices
Quote to invoice in clicks.
VAT & margin scheme
Swiss + EU tax compliance.
Custom products
Warranties, insurance, extras.
Stage 05 · Signatures & handover
When the deal closes, where does the paperwork live?
Three legal signature standards via Skribble, QES, AES, SES. Swiss QR-bill compliant invoices. Online payment links. The dispatch checklist guides the team through delivery so the final moment becomes a clean handover, not a frantic search for documents.
Electronic signatures
QES, AES, and simple signatures via Skribble — ZertES and eIDAS compliant. Remote, in-person, or hybrid. Legally binding across Switzerland and the EU.
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QR-bill invoices
Swiss standard, error-free.
Online payments
Reservations + deposits.
Dispatch process
Guided handover checklist.
Status updates
Automatic team alignment.
Stage 06 · Business steers itself
What number do you wish you had right now?
Real-time dashboards instead of month-end spreadsheets. Click any chart, see the vehicle behind it. Weekly and monthly reports land in your inbox automatically. AI-powered predictions surface trends before they become problems.
Dashboards & charts
Stock movement, team performance, lead conversion, revenue by source — visible in one screen, refreshed in real time. Click any number to drill into the vehicles, customers, or deals behind it.
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Advanced sales charts
By day, week, team, source.
Automated reports
Inbox-delivered, weekly + monthly.
AI predictions
Trend forecasting.
Performance tracking
Stock + team + revenue.
Already integrated with the systems Swiss dealerships rely on
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One system. Six stages. Built for Swiss dealerships.
No copy-paste between tools. No status updates lost. One record per vehicle, one record per customer, from the day it arrives to the day a customer drives it home.
Frequently asked questions
We know choosing the right Dealership Management System is a big decision. That’s why we’ve answered the most common questions about automotiveDMS , from setup and security to trials and team accounts. If you need more details, our support team is always ready to help you get started.
Can AutomotiveDMS replace my current system, or does it sit alongside?
How long does onboarding take?
Which integrations come included vs. optional?
Does automotiveDMS support marketplace integrations?
Do you support German, French, and Italian for Swiss dealerships?
What does the team see on day one after we sign?
Can I export my data if we ever leave?
