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The biggest obstacle for many dealers who’d like to adopt new technology is the expected disruption of adopting a new system – but iVendi has been working to make the process easier than ever before.
“Dealers are generally impressed and enthused when we show them our latest technology – but there is often inertia to overcome when it comes to them adopting the system. They think the implementation process is going to be slow, painful and disruptive.
“That’s why we’ve been working hard on making the process of switching platforms as easy as possible, removing the hassle and disruption, and giving dealers very little work to do when it comes to making the move.”
Darren Sinclair, CCO at iVendi, explains why the company is currently running a new campaign, “Connect With Us” to show dealers how moving to new motor retail technology can be achieved with relatively little disturbance.
“As much as possible, we take the process out of the hands of the dealer. Once you have made the decision to switch, you’re allocated a dedicated account manager and they effectively act as your project lead. They take over all the legwork, such as liaising with third parties like your media company and motor finance partners, ensure that all interfaces work, look after training and other staff needs, and ultimately take responsibility for delivery.
“Our process was already good and we have recently rethought it to make it even better. We can put anyone interested in making the change with many dealers who have undergone the process, who should be able to put your mind at rest. It would be an exaggeration to say it is as easy as switching your broadband provider but ultimately, it is not much more difficult.”
Darren said that dealer interest in switching was being increasingly driven by a desire to adopt motor retail technology that offered the latest in FCA compliance while providing a market-leading journey to car buyers, whether they were online or in the showroom – all with the aim of driving customer satisfaction, engagement and sales.
“Our Connected Retailing platform encompasses a variety of leading-edge features including vehicle and finance smart search, tools for online lead generation, a robust finance point of sale system, and more. It seamlessly connects the online and showroom sales processes, simplifying the buying journey for all involved, whatever channel they use.
“There is also the potential to provide access to multiple lenders to improve your consumer offering to consumers, increasing the chances of matching the right product to the right car buyer, and increasing the chances of a sale.
“Ultimately, whether you need a tailored system for your retail network or finance tools for your website, iVendi’s platform offers the means to meet your specific requirements within a highly Consumer Duty compliant framework. It’s the ideal solution for almost all dealers and, with switching now easier than ever, we believe that more and more will connect with us.”
Seven key reasons to switch
1. Change with confidence – iVendi’s dedicated team takes the reins so you’ll experience unparalleled support and a seamless collaboration.
2. Dedicated training – we don’t just switch your technology, we empower your team with our comprehensive training.
3. Round-the-clock support – iVendi’s 24-hour product support is here to address any concerns you might have, whenever you may have them.
4. More lenders, more opportunities – we’ll connect your dealership to a broader network of lenders, providing more choices than ever before.
5. Tailored financing solutions – seamlessly match the right finance products with the right consumers, enhancing customer satisfaction and boosting your sales.
6. Streamlined sales processes – iVendi’s technology bridges the gap between online and showroom sales processes, ensuring a consistent and efficient experience.
7. Boost efficiency – equip your staff with tools that enhance operational efficiency, letting you focus on key business objectives.
About iVendi
Founded in 2009, iVendi is the market leader in connected motor retail technology, creating digital products that help customers to buy vehicles and dealers to sell them more efficiently, both on online and in the showroom. Our technology interacts with around five million consumers every month and thousands of motor retailers, manufacturers and finance providers. iVendi is based in Colwyn Bay, Wales.
For more details, visit www.ivendi.com/connect-with-us.