Most of a car dealer's day happens away from a desk: on the forecourt, at an appraisal, on a test drive. If the dealership software only works on a computer, updates wait until the end of the day — or never happen. A proper car dealer app puts leads, stock and tasks where the work happens, so the records stay accurate and customers get faster answers.
Why a real app beats a mobile website
A mobile website is fine for looking something up. A native app can send push notifications the moment a lead arrives, use the camera to read a number plate, record a walkaround, and lock with Face ID. Those are the things that make staff actually use it.
What the DealerPilot app does
Leads: get notified of new marketplace enquiries, replies from a walkaround link and follow-ups that are due; claim the lead and log the call on the spot.
Stock: scan a plate to find or add a car with DVLA details, MOT history and recall status; see prep status, photos and costs your role allows.
Walkarounds, tasks and diary: film and send walkarounds by SMS, tick off prep tasks, and see today's bookings — with a morning digest that also flags overdue MOTs.
Ask DealerPilot AI, by voice
On Professional and Enterprise plans, Ask DealerPilot AI answers questions like “what did we sell last month?” or “which cars need a battery charge?” — typed or spoken — using your dealership's records. It can also do the small jobs for you, such as logging a call, adding a prep task or booking a test drive.
Getting your team on it
Every staff member signs in with their own account and sees what their role allows. Start with the job that hurts most — usually lead response or prep tasks — and the rest of the team follows once they see colleagues using it.