Do Dealerships Need an App? | Episode 7

Do  dealerships really need their own app — or is a website enough?

In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, host Simon Verona explores how dealer apps are becoming one of the most powerful tools for customer retention, brand loyalty, and operational efficiency across car and motorhome dealerships.

Customers expect faster, more personal digital experiences. Apps deliver exactly that — from service tracking and booking to push notifications, invoice payments, and long-term customer engagement.

In this episode, we cover:

Why apps outperform websites and email for customer engagement

How apps improve brand loyalty and repeat business

Real dealer examples using apps to reduce calls, queues, and admin

How service tracking and in-app payments transform the customer experience

Why even 20–30% app adoption can make a major operational difference

When dealerships should start their app journey — and how to do it properly

If customers track pizza deliveries on their phone, why wouldn’t they expect the same transparency when their car is in for service?

This episode also explains how dealer apps benefit your team, not just your customers — freeing staff from repetitive admin and allowing them to focus on high-value customer interactions.

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Sponsored by:
DMS Navigator — the Dealer Management System designed to help you be more efficient, deliver better customer service, and improve profits.
MyAutoCompanion — the customer app that increases retention, keeps buyers connected, and improves lifetime customer income and profit.