Seeking Automotive CRM or DMS Systems

[ricki65]

Hi all, I am new to this forum, and not sure if this is the best category for my post. I am searching for a good stable, but above all affordable automotive CRM or DMS system for my used car dealership. I have been researching and came up with few big names such as ADP, Vin Solution, Dealer Socket, but they all require a large amount of setup fee, and monthly subscription fees range from 2000 - 5000. Above all the software are mostly web based, they are not an actual desktop application. I also came across a company called Dealer Elite CRM, they seem to be the desktop solution with no setup fees. Monthly cost is alot less, too small as matter of fact that I am afraid they may not meet my requirements. So my question is does anyone has a dealership that is currently running on Dealer Elite CRM? If so what is your opinion on their product. Thank you, and you can reach me by email.

[RahX]

Every dealership i've worked at has used Reynolds & Reynolds.

[ricki65]

Thanks Rahx, but Reynolds and Reynolds is exactly what I was afraid of not to mention the cost per month, and the fact it was poorly developed over 20 years ago.

[RahX]

LOL it is pretty archaic looking. I just figured it was a decent system if every place I've worked at/been to used it. Must be a necessary evil that is totally utilitarian.