{"id":8986,"date":"2026-09-16T09:45:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/resources\/\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T09:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:45:40","slug":"ai-dealership-sales-customer-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/jp\/resources\/ai-dealership-sales-customer-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimizing AI to Strengthen Sales Processes and Customer Relationships in the Dealership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Takeaways from the Urban Science x Better Car People podcast<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a standard part of the automotive retail experience. From website chat and automated lead response to sales tracking and customer follow-up, AI is helping dealers move faster and manage more activity with fewer manual steps. But while\u00a0the technology\u00a0can create efficiencies, it\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0automatically create better outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI\u00a0needs to be\u00a0optimized\u00a0to work within each dealership\u2019s unique footprint, so\u00a0sales processes are supported (not replaced)\u00a0and\u00a0customers interact with minimal friction. Therefore,\u00a0AI success\u00a0requires alignment\u00a0with the people,\u00a0processes\u00a0and data that already drive successful retail operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>AI Should Support the Sales Team, Not Replace It<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146660581 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146660581 BCX0\">One of the biggest misconceptions about AI is that it can serve as an \u201ceasy button\u201d for customer engagement. Dealers may expect AI to handle every interaction until a shopper is ready to speak with a person. In practice, that approach can create gaps between what the customer needs and what the dealership delivers.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW146660581 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>AI is best positioned as a support system for dealership teams. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Responding\u00a0quickly to\u00a0initial\u00a0inquiries<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Asking\u00a0basic discovery questions\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identifying\u00a0preferred communication channels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Helping nurture shoppers who are earlier in the buying journey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These automated tasks\u00a0give salespeople more time to focus on high-value conversations, relationship\u00a0building\u00a0and in-store experiences that still depend on human trust and judgment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most effective\u00a0models\u00a0work alongside people\u00a0with clear rules for when automation should engage, when a salesperson should step\u00a0in\u00a0and how information should carry forward across the journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Handoff Is Where Customer Trust is Won or Lost<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111105651 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111105651 BCX0\">One of the most important parts of an AI-supported sales process is the transition from automated engagement to human follow-up. If a shopper shares information through an AI assistant and then\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW111105651 BCX0\">has to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111105651 BCX0\">\u00a0repeat the same details to a salesperson, the dealership loses the benefit of the technology and risks damaging the relationship.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW111105651 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Randy-Berlin-landscape.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Randy-Berlin-landscape-600x222.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"833\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Randy-Berlin-landscape-600x222.png 600w, https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Randy-Berlin-landscape-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Randy-Berlin-landscape-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Randy-Berlin-landscape.png 833w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33828713 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33828713 BCX0\">A strong handoff depends on process clarity. Everyone in the dealership should understand how AI is being used, what information it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW33828713 BCX0\">collects<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33828713 BCX0\">\u00a0and who\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33828713 BCX0\">is responsible for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33828713 BCX0\">\u00a0the next step. CRM notes should reflect customer preferences, prior\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW33828713 BCX0\">questions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33828713 BCX0\">\u00a0and where the shopper\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33828713 BCX0\">appears to be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33828713 BCX0\">\u00a0in the buying journey. That context allows the salesperson to pick up the conversation with confidence instead of restarting it.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW33828713 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW69078244 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69078244 BCX0\">Transparency also matters. If customers believe they are communicating with a person when they are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW69078244 BCX0\">actually interacting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69078244 BCX0\">\u00a0with AI, the dealership risks undermining trust. Being clear about when AI is involved, while still providing a smooth path to a human, helps set expectations and reinforce credibility.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW69078244 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Better Inputs Create Better AI Outcomes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI becomes more valuable when it is supported by\u00a0timely,\u00a0accurate\u00a0insight into real customer behavior. Without that visibility, automated workflows can continue pursuing leads who already bought elsewhere, apply the same cadence to every\u00a0shopper\u00a0or miss the moments when a different message is needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Defection intelligence helps close that gap by showing dealers which leads\u00a0purchased\u00a0from another same-brand or competitive\u00a0store, when\u00a0those purchases\u00a0occurred\u00a0and where\u00a0defection\u00a0patterns are emerging.\u00a0Tools\u00a0such as\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/salesalert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SalesAlert\u2122<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/trafficview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">TrafficView\u2122<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can help managers\u00a0identify\u00a0whether losses are tied to\u00a0lead\u00a0source performance, salesperson,\u00a0follow up timing,\u00a0vehicle availability or broader process\u00a0or marketing\u00a0issues.\u00a0That\u00a0intelligence can then inform how AI engages different customers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some real-world examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A lead source that typically converts later in the buying journey may require a longer nurturing cadence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An individual\u00a0lead\u00a0who\u00a0purchased elsewhere\u00a0should\u00a0exit active sales outreach\u00a0and\u00a0shift into service-focused communication.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A recurring pattern of unanswered questions may point to training needs, script\u00a0changes\u00a0or\u00a0implementation of AI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Communication Quality Still Drives the Relationship<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248612561 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248612561 BCX0\">AI can help dealers respond faster, but speed alone is not enough. Customers still expect clear answers, relevant\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW248612561 BCX0\">information<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248612561 BCX0\">\u00a0and communication that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW248612561 BCX0\">reflects<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248612561 BCX0\">\u00a0where they are in the decision process.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248612561 BCX0\">Urban Science\u2019s piloted Defection Survey found that communication was the biggest driver of defection, not the usual assumption of price. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248612561 BCX0\">Repetitive outreach or generic messaging can make a dealership appear disconnected, even when the intention is to be responsive.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW248612561 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Copy-of-Urban-Science-Template-8-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Copy-of-Urban-Science-Template-8-2-600x222.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"833\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Copy-of-Urban-Science-Template-8-2-600x222.png 600w, https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Copy-of-Urban-Science-Template-8-2-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Copy-of-Urban-Science-Template-8-2-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Copy-of-Urban-Science-Template-8-2.png 833w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dealers can use AI to improve communication by asking better first-touch questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How does the customer prefer to communicate?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are they still researching or ready to buy?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What information would help them move forward?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63743885 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63743885 BCX0\">The answers\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63743885 BCX0\">to these questions\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63743885 BCX0\">can help shape more relevant follow-up and give salespeople the context they need to build stronger relationships.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63743885 BCX0\">\u00a0Moreover, h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63743885 BCX0\">uman connection\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63743885 BCX0\">remains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63743885 BCX0\">\u00a0essential. A personalized video confirming a vehicle is available,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63743885 BCX0\">a timely<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63743885 BCX0\">\u00a0phone call that answers a specific\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW63743885 BCX0\">question<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63743885 BCX0\">\u00a0or a thoughtful message acknowledging a shopper\u2019s preferences can differentiate one dealership from another. AI can support those moments, but it should not replace them.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW63743885 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Lost Sales Can Still Lead to Future Opportunity<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A lost vehicle sale\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have to mean the end of the customer relationship.\u00a0Defection\u00a0insights help dealers adjust their engagement strategy and\u00a0identify\u00a0opportunities to reconnect. With defection data integrated into CRM and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/resources\/fullpath-urban-science-reclaiming-lost-customers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">marketing automation platforms<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, dealerships can automatically shift customers into more relevant service-focused campaigns while allowing sales teams to focus on active shoppers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Service has proven to be a valuable re-entry point. Customers who return for maintenance are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/resources\/how-to-turn-your-service-drive-into-a-smart-revenue-engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2-2.5x more likely<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to consider that dealership when they re-enter the market, creating opportunities to rebuild trust and strengthen the service-to-sales loyalty loop. Rather than viewing a defection as a closed opportunity, dealers can use these insights to support long-term customer retention and future sales.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Turning AI Into a Repeatable Dealership Discipline<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259033951 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259033951 BCX0\">Optimizing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259033951 BCX0\">\u00a0AI requires a consistent operating rhythm. Dealers should regularly review where leads are converting, where they are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW259033951 BCX0\">defecting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259033951 BCX0\">\u00a0and how customer communication is performing. Those insights should inform coaching, workflow adjustments and AI\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW259033951 BCX0\">training<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259033951 BCX0\">\u00a0so the system improves over time.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW259033951 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Four principles can help guide that effort:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Visibility:<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Understand what is happening to each lead after it enters the CRM.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Precision:<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Focus\u00a0follow-up on customers who are still in\u00a0market\u00a0and influenceable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Timing:<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Align outreach with where shoppers are\u00a0in\u00a0the buying journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Enablement:<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Train both AI and dealership teams to act consistently across channels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213564511 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213564511 BCX0\">AI has the potential to strengthen dealership performance, but only when it is connected to the right strategy. Dealers that pair automation with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213564511 BCX0\">timely<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213564511 BCX0\">\u00a0data, clear processes and well-trained people will be better positioned to deliver the experiences customers expect and the outcomes the business needs.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW213564511 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW114964914 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114964914 BCX0\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanscience.com\/resources\/optimizing-ai-dealership-sales-customer-relationships\/?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114964914 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114964914 BCX0\">\u202fto listen to our podcast with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114964914 BCX0\"> Betsy Marietti, Solution Manager at Urban Science and<\/span><\/em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114964914 BCX0\"><em> Randy Berlin, Vice President of Retail Transformation Training at Better Car People.\u202f<\/em>\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW114964914 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224398626 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224398626 BCX0\">AI can help dealerships respond faster, streamline follow-up and strengthen customer engagement, but its success depends on how well it works alongside people, processes and data. By pairing AI with timely sales and defection insights, clear human handoffs and personalized communication, dealers can focus their teams on active opportunities, improve the customer experience and build stronger long-term relationships.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>FAQ<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>How can dealerships use AI in the sales process?<\/strong> Dealerships can use AI to support tasks such as responding to initial inquiries, asking discovery questions, identifying communication preferences and nurturing customers who are earlier in the buying journey. AI should complement sales teams by reducing repetitive work while allowing salespeople to focus on relationship building and high-value customer interactions.<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Should AI replace dealership salespeople? <\/strong>No. AI works best as a support system for dealership teams. Dealers should establish clear rules for when AI engages with a customer, when a salesperson takes over and how customer information moves between automated and human interactions.<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>How can dealerships improve the handoff from AI to a salesperson? <\/strong>Dealerships should ensure customer information collected through AI carries into the CRM and is accessible to the salesperson. Notes should include communication preferences, previous questions and relevant context about the shopper\u2019s buying journey. A seamless handoff helps prevent customers from having to repeat information and creates a more consistent experience.<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Why does data quality matter when using AI in automotive retail? <\/strong>AI relies on the information available to determine how and when to engage customers. Timely, accurate sales and defection intelligence can help dealerships identify customers who remain in market, remove customers who already purchased elsewhere from active sales outreach and recognize patterns affecting conversion.<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>What role does communication play in dealership customer defection? <\/strong>Communication can play a significant role in whether a shopper ultimately purchases from a dealership. Urban Science\u2019s piloted defection survey found communication was the biggest driver of defection, rather than the commonly assumed factor of price. AI can help dealers improve communication by identifying customer preferences and needs, but personalized human interactions remain important.<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Can service help dealerships win back customers who defected? <\/strong>Yes. Service can provide an important opportunity to rebuild the relationship. Customers who return to a dealership for maintenance are 2 to 2.5 times more likely to consider the dealership when they return to the vehicle market, making service an important part of the long-term customer loyalty strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Takeaways from the Urban Science x Better Car People podcast Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a standard part of the automotive retail experience. 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