Automotive
From inquiry to test drive — same day.
Shoppers visit fewer dealerships than ever and decide online before they walk in. VartAI is the first reply, the inventory answer, and the test-drive booker — all before your BDC clocks in.
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Watching SMS in action. When the lead asks for a call, VartAI escalates to voice — automatically.
The modern car shopper
Fewer visits. Higher stakes per lead.
1.9
Average number of dealerships a buyer visits before purchase — down from 5 a decade ago.
Source: Cox Automotive — Car Buyer Journey Study
14+ hrs
Time the average shopper spends researching online before stepping on a lot.
Source: Cox Automotive — Car Buyer Journey Study
~25%
Of leads that arrive outside normal showroom hours (evenings + weekends).
Source: Automotive News — internet lead behavior reports
Same-day test drive flow
The text-to-tire-kick timeline.
9:42 PM
Inquiry
Buyer asks about a used SUV on your VDP.
9:42 PM
SMS sent
VartAI confirms availability and color.
9:44 PM
Trade asked
Captures year/make/model + mileage.
9:46 PM
Drive booked
Slot reserved with the right salesperson for 10 AM.
9:55 AM
Voice confirm
Real call confirms 30 min before arrival.
Where it shines
Three places dealerships leak gross
Inventory questions
Answers stock, color, trim, and price questions instantly — and stops promising cars you no longer have.
Trade-in capture
Collects year, make, mileage, and condition before the visit so the desk is ready.
Service overflow
Books oil changes and recalls when the service drive can't pick up.
Weekend leads, weekday answers.
We'll show you what your last 30 after-hours leads should have looked like.