Text Leads Immediately from Your CRMBuilt for Car Dealerships.
Car buyers expect instant response. iMessage automation delivers your follow-up, appointment reminders, and service communications directly to customers' phones—where they actually look.
Highlight: Dealerships see 3x higher lead conversion rates when responding to leads within 5 minutes via iMessage.
Leads are going cold while you're playing phone tag
Response time challenges
You're getting leads from your website, but by the time your sales team calls, they've already moved on. Car buyers expect instant response—studies show responding within 5 minutes increases conversion by 900%. But your team can't be on the phone 24/7.
Appointment & service issues
Meanwhile, appointment no-shows are costing you sales, and service customers are frustrated with missed reminders. You need a channel that reaches customers instantly, even when your team is busy.
Common pain points for car dealerships
Leads going cold before sales team can respond
Low appointment show-up rates (40-50%)
Missed service appointment reminders
Difficulty reaching customers during business hours
Low engagement on email follow-up campaigns
Manual follow-up taking too much time
The cost of inaction: lost sales, wasted sales team time, and frustrated customers who go to competitors.
Turn iMessage into your fastest lead response channel
CRM integration
Tuco AI enables car dealerships to send instant lead follow-up, appointment reminders, and service communications via iMessage. Connect your CRM (CDK, DealerSocket, Dealertrack, etc.).
Trigger messages automatically when leads come in, appointments are scheduled, or service is due.
Proven performance
Blue bubbles appear on lock screens, ensuring customers see your messages immediately—even when they can't answer the phone.
Automated & instant
Respond to leads within seconds of submission, send appointment reminders 24 hours and 2 hours before, and follow up with service customers automatically. Tuco AI handles message personalization and tracks engagement automatically.
The result
Timely, personal communication that reaches customers when they need it.
Key benefits for car dealerships
Instant lead response
Respond to leads within 5 minutes of submission, even when your sales team is busy. 3x higher conversion vs delayed response.
Higher appointment show-up
Automated reminders push show-up rates to 75-80%, up from 40-50% with phone-only reminders.
CRM integration
Connect CDK, DealerSocket, Dealertrack, or any CRM. Sync leads, appointments, and customer data automatically.
Service appointment reminders
Reduce no-shows with automated service reminders. Send 24h and 2h before appointments with easy reschedule options.
Follow-up automation
Automate post-visit follow-up, trade-in offers, and special promotions. Keep customers engaged without manual effort.
24/7 lead response
Respond to leads instantly, even after hours. Never miss an opportunity because your team was busy or unavailable.
How Tuco AI fits into your dealership operations
Connect CRM
Link your dealership CRM (CDK, DealerSocket, etc.). Sync leads, appointments, and customer data.
Set Triggers
Define rules: new lead, appointment scheduled, service due, or follow-up needed.
Launch Automatically
Trigger iMessage sequences for instant lead response, reminders, and follow-up.
Track Results
Monitor conversion rates, show-up rates, and engagement. Optimize your approach.
Workflow examples for car dealerships
Instant Lead Follow-Up
Respond to leads within minutes, not hours.
Trigger & Sequence
When: New lead submitted on website.
Action: Send personalized message within 2 minutes: "Hi {{first_name}}, saw you're interested in {{vehicle}}. Available for a test drive today?"
Expected Impact
3x higher conversion rates when responding within 5 minutes vs delayed response.
Appointment Reminders
Reduce no-shows with timely reminders.
Trigger & Sequence
When: Appointment scheduled for sales or service.
Action: Send reminder 24h and 2h before with appointment details. Include "reply to reschedule" option.
Expected Impact
Show-up rates increase from 40-50% to 75-80% with iMessage reminders.
Service Follow-Up
Keep service customers engaged and coming back.
Trigger & Sequence
When: Service completed or service due.
Action: Send follow-up message with service summary and next service reminder. Request review or feedback.
Expected Impact
Higher service retention, more reviews, and better customer satisfaction.
Post-Visit Follow-Up
Re-engage prospects who didn't buy.
Trigger & Sequence
When: Customer visited but didn't purchase.
Action: Send follow-up message 24h later with special offer or trade-in evaluation. Follow up again at 7 days if no response.
Expected Impact
Re-engage 20-25% of walk-away customers and close more deals.
Sample message templates for car dealerships
Instant lead response
Body:
"Hi {{first_name}}, saw you're interested in the {{vehicle_make}} {{vehicle_model}}. I'm {{sales_rep_name}}. Available for a test drive today? I can have it ready in 30 mins."
CTA: Schedule test drive • Personalization: Vehicle details, sales rep name, and availability.
Appointment reminder (24h before)
Body:
"Reminder: Your {{appointment_type}} is tomorrow at {{appointment_time}}. See you at {{dealership_name}}! Reply 'reschedule' if you need to change it."
CTA: Reschedule option • Personalization: Appointment type, time, and location.
Service follow-up
Body:
"Thanks for choosing {{dealership_name}} for your service, {{first_name}}! Your {{vehicle_make}} is ready. Next service due in {{miles}} miles. Schedule: {{service_link}}"
CTA: Service scheduling link • Personalization: Vehicle details and service history.
Post-visit follow-up
Body:
"{{first_name}}, enjoyed showing you the {{vehicle_model}} yesterday. Still interested? I can get you a great deal. Special financing available this week!"
CTA: Return visit or special offer • Personalization: Vehicle interest and visit details.
Trade-in offer
Body:
"{{first_name}}, we're offering top dollar for {{trade_in_year}} {{trade_in_make}}s. Get a free appraisal: {{appraisal_link}}. Valid this week only!"
CTA: Appraisal link • Personalization: Trade-in vehicle details and urgency.
Metrics that matter for car dealerships
Lead Conversion
Appointment Show-Up
Why the difference?
- Instant Response: Respond within 5 minutes when leads are hottest.
- Lock Screen Visibility: Messages appear front and center, not missed calls.
- Personal Touch: Blue bubbles feel personal and trusted, not automated.
Consistent delivery without carrier filtering or A2P headaches.
Customer story: Dealership increases sales by 25% with instant lead response
Company: Mid-size car dealership selling 150+ vehicles per month
Challenge: Sales team was struggling to respond to leads quickly enough. Average response time was 2-3 hours, and many leads went cold. Appointment show-up rates were only 45%.
Implementation: Connected CDK CRM to Tuco AI and set up automated iMessage sequences for instant lead response, appointment reminders, and service follow-up. Launched in 1 week.
Workflows used: Instant lead response, appointment reminders (24h and 2h before), service follow-up, and post-visit follow-up.
Results (90 days): Lead conversion increased from 6% to 18% (3x improvement). Appointment show-up rates improved from 45% to 78%. Monthly sales increased by 25%. Sales team saved 10+ hours per week on manual follow-up.
"Our leads were going cold before we could call them. Tuco AI made sure we responded instantly, even when our sales team was busy. The conversion rates speak for themselves—we're closing more deals with less effort."
— Sales Manager, Car Dealership
Best practices for car dealership iMessage automation
Respond within 5 minutes
Studies show responding to leads within 5 minutes increases conversion by 900%. Set up instant automated responses for maximum impact.
Personalize every message
Use customer name, vehicle interest, and sales rep name. Make messages feel personal, not automated.
Include clear next steps
Provide direct links to schedule test drives, appointments, or get quotes. Make it easy for customers to take action.
Send reminders strategically
Remind customers 24 hours and 2 hours before appointments. Include easy reschedule options to reduce no-shows.
Follow up consistently
Automate post-visit follow-up, service reminders, and special offers. Keep customers engaged throughout their journey.
Track and optimize
Monitor conversion rates, show-up rates, and engagement. A/B test messages and refine your approach based on what works.
FAQ: iMessage automation for car dealerships
Which dealership CRMs does Tuco AI integrate with?
Tuco AI integrates with CDK, DealerSocket, Dealertrack, VinSolutions, and most major dealership CRMs via API. We can also integrate with custom systems.
How fast can we respond to leads?
With Tuco AI, you can respond to leads within 2-5 minutes of submission automatically. Messages are sent instantly when new leads come into your CRM.
Can customers reply to messages?
Yes. Customers can reply to iMessage messages. You can route replies to your sales team or set up automated responses for common questions.
How do we capture customer phone numbers?
Most dealership CRMs already capture phone numbers from lead forms, service appointments, and customer records. Tuco AI syncs this data automatically.
What's the typical ROI for dealerships?
Dealerships typically see 3x higher lead conversion rates and 30-35% higher appointment show-up rates. Most dealerships see ROI within the first month through increased sales.
How does pricing work for dealerships?
Pricing depends on monthly message volume and number of active sequences. There are no separate carrier or A2P fees. View pricing or talk to sales for a tailored quote.
Ready to convert more leads and reduce no-shows?
Respond to leads instantly, send appointment reminders, and follow up with customers using blue bubble messaging that actually gets seen.
Built for car dealership sales managers, service directors, and general managers who need to convert more leads—not just capture them.