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Ribit Highlight in Canadian Auto Dealer: Helping Dealers Drive More Leads with AI and Automation

Car dealerships across North America are facing a common challenge: how to stretch every marketing dollar while keeping leads engaged, appointments booked, and revenue flowing. That’s why smart dealers are turning to AI-driven tools like Ribit to support their sales and service teams without adding overhead.

In a recent Canadian Auto Dealer article, automotive strategist Darragh Grove-White outlined how leading dealers are gaining ground through smarter execution, tighter lead processes, and modern AI software. We’re honored that Ribit was recognized as a turnkey solution for exactly this kind of high-efficiency growth.

Here’s how your dealership can apply these insights to drive more revenue — even in a tighter market.


AI for Dealership Lead Follow-Up Is No Longer Optional

According to the article, the fastest-growing dealerships are no longer relying on manual CRM processes or inconsistent BDC staffing. Instead, they’re automating high-impact follow-ups with AI tools like Ribit — so every lead gets a fast, consistent response.

Ribit works alongside your team to:

  • Automate SMS, voicemail drops, and emails for every qualified lead

  • Score leads based on behavior and intent

  • Surface new sales opportunities from old CRM data

  • Engage high-intent buyers before they go cold

This level of automation boosts your contact rate, reduces missed deals, and helps you book more early-month appointments.


Dealership CRM Automation Turns Data Into Sales

Dealers are sitting on thousands of leads that never closed — and many of those are still in-market.

Ribit scans your CRM to find upgrade opportunities, trade-in equity plays, and service touchpoints hiding in plain sight. Instead of your BDC trying to manually chase cold leads, our system runs behind the scenes to turn your existing database into booked appointments.


Human Oversight Keeps Your Dealership Protected

While automation improves efficiency, trust and brand safety remain essential. That’s why every Ribit campaign includes human review before anything is sent — ensuring your messaging aligns with dealership standards, OEM guidelines, and customer expectations.

Dealers choose Ribit not just for our automation, but for how we manage it:

  • Campaign managers review your campaigns

  • We actively monitor for compliance and tone

  • We work in collaboration with your team to ensure alignment

Ribit gives you the power of AI, backed by the safety and reliability of human oversight — so you can scale with confidence.


Fixed Ops Marketing Is a Missed Opportunity for Most Dealers

Most dealers under-market their service department — but it’s one of the most profitable areas of the store.

Ribit helps you bring customers back for maintenance, tire changes, and inspections by sending VIN-specific, automated messages at just the right time. This not only increases fixed ops revenue, but improves retention and boosts CSI.

Want to reduce defection to aftermarket oil change shops or tire centers? Ribit helps you stay in front of customers — so they come back to your lane, not someone else’s.


Car Dealer Text Automation: 98% Open Rates, Higher Conversions

SMS remains one of the most powerful ways to engage car buyers. With open rates close to 98%, texting beats email, calls, and traditional advertising for speed and engagement.

Ribit makes it easy to send personalized SMS campaigns to:

  • Promote trade-in offers or equity events

  • Follow up after test drives

  • Book service appointments

  • Deliver timely upgrades and incentives

And with built-in campaign tracking, you’ll see exactly which messages drive appointments and sales.


Lead Conversion Software for Dealers That Just Works

Ribit is a fully managed sales enablement tool that plugs into your existing CRM. There’s no heavy lift for your team — just more booked appointments, more leads converted, and more predictable performance.

If you’re a dealership looking for:

  • AI follow-up software for car dealers

  • CRM automation that boosts results without extra staff

  • Fixed ops marketing automation

  • Text and voicemail campaigns that drive inbound traffic

  • Better visibility into which leads are converting

Then it’s time to see what Ribit can do. Book a demo: https://www.ribit.ai/demo Read the full article by Darragh Grove-White in Canadian Auto Dealer:



 
 
 

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