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Stock the Lot

Attract Buyers

Work the Deal

Manage the Business

VIN Scanner & Bookout

Scan any VIN to see live book values from KBB, NADA, and Blackbook instantly.

Magic Lister

AI creates your vehicle listings in seconds. Post to Facebook, Google & more with one click.

Unified Inbox & CRM

All your texts, emails, and messages from every platform in one simple, manageable inbox.

Profit Dashboard

See your exact net profit on every single vehicle sold, updated in real-time.

AI RealPrice™ Market Pricing

Price every car to maximize profit. AI scans your local market so you never leave money behind.

AI Background Editing

Instantly remove messy lot backgrounds and choose from 50 professional options for your photos.

AI Call Assistant

A 24/7 AI receptionist that answers every call and books appointments so you never miss a lead.

Expense Tracking

Snap photos of receipts on the go. Link costs directly to a vehicle's stock number.

DMV & Title Search

Instantly check for liens and title brands before you buy. Avoid costly surprises.

TrueTrim™ Window Stickers

Display the original factory sticker with all options and MSRP. Build trust and close faster.

Desking & Deal Calculator

Structure any cash, finance, or BHPH deal in 60 seconds. Accurate and fast.

BHPH Management Suite

Manage your Buy Here Pay Here portfolio, track payments, and automate reminders.

Reconditioning Center

Track recon costs and vehicle status from purchase to the front line. Know your true cost.

Premium Dealer Website

A stunning, mobile-friendly website that turns visitors into leads. No coding needed.

One-Click Deal Paperwork

Print the entire deal jacket- all state, DMV, and lender forms - perfectly, in one click.

Team Permissions

Add your entire team with custom roles. Control exactly who can see and do what.

Guided Photography

Pro photos, every car, every time. Mobile app guides ensure your inventory looks its best online.

Google Optimization

Show up first on Google. We manage your profile and reviews to attract more local buyers.

Lender Marketplace

Submit one credit application to all your lenders at once and get fast approvals.

Modern Mobile Apps

Run your entire dealership from the palm of your hand with our iOS and Android apps.

4K Video Walkarounds

Film and share beautiful 4K videos of your inventory right from your phone.

E-Sign & Digital Docs

Go 100% paperless. Securely sign and store all your documents in the cloud.

Built for Small Dealers

Big Dealer Tools at Small Dealer Prices

Software for 5-20 car lots that doesn't cost like a franchise system.
500+ small dealers
4.9/5 rating
Same-day setup
Small Dealers using Dealer Essential
Built for one-person operations

We know you wear every hat.

No BDC. No IT department. No dedicated internet manager. When you're the sales team, finance department, and lot porter all in one—you need software that works as hard as you do.

$59
Starting price/month
0
Per-user fees
24/7
AI lead response
Day 1
Setup time

A Day in Your Life

See how Dealer Essential transforms your daily routine, hour by hour.

Morning: Check leads
7:00 AM

Check leads

Three leads came in at 2 AM. By the time you respond, they bought elsewhere.

AI responded instantly. Two are coming in today. One scheduled for Saturday.

Mid-morning: List a car
10:00 AM

List a car

You have 8 cars. Each one needs photos, descriptions, posted to 5 sites manually.

60 seconds: snap photos, AI writes description, live on 30+ sites. Done.

Afternoon: Close from anywhere
2:00 PM

Close from anywhere

Buyer wants to move forward but you're at an auction. Deal stalls.

Pull up the deal on your phone. Send docs for signature. Closed from the auction.

End of day: Simple numbers
6:00 PM

Simple numbers

Spreadsheets, notebooks, receipts. No clear picture of how you're really doing.

3 sold this month, $4,200 profit, 2 need price drops. Clear and simple.

Your Challenges.
Our Solutions.

Every feature designed specifically for small dealers.

The Challenge

Software Costs More Than It Should

Enterprise pricing assumes enterprise volume. You're not selling 500 cars/month.

The Solution

Right-Sized Pricing

Pay for what a small dealer needs, not what a 200-car franchise needs.

The Challenge

Too Much Complexity

You don't need 47 modules. You need to list cars and respond to leads.

The Solution

Simple But Powerful

Core features done right. Not 100 features done halfway.

The Challenge

You ARE the Team

No IT department. No BDC. No dedicated internet manager. It's you.

The Solution

Run It Yourself

No training required. No IT support needed. Just start using it.

The Challenge

Big Dealers Have an Unfair Advantage

They have systems that auto-respond in seconds. You're at an auction when leads come in.

The Solution

AI Levels the Playing Field

Our AI responds to leads instantly, 24/7. You compete with the big guys.

Your Command Center

Everything you need to run your dealership, in one place.

Dealer Essential dashboard for Small Dealers
AI leads
Mobile-first
My cars
Simple P&L
MD

Mike Davidson

Small Dealer Owner

I run a 12-car lot by myself. This software makes me look like I have a team.
73%
Time Saved
2x
More Leads
Day 1
Setup Time

FAQ for Small Car Dealers

Questions from dealers like you

Join 500+ small dealers

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