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Automotive Text Messaging That Sells

Transform your car dealership text messaging into a profit-driving machine that turns every interaction into revenue.

Customer conversations that drive results

See how automotive SMS turns everyday interactions into sales opportunities.

  • Lead response

    «Hi Sarah! Thanks for your interest in the 2024 Camry. I've attached photos and a video. Ready to schedule a test drive? We have openings tomorrow at 2pm.»

  • Service reminders

    «Hi Mike! Your F-150 is due for service. We're offering 15% off this month. Reply YES to schedule or book online.»

  • Appointment confirmations

    «Your service appointment is confirmed for tomorrow at 9am. We'll text when ready. Estimated completion: 11:30am.»

AI Agentic Workflows

Read all about our commitment to security, industry-leading integrations, and how we're building trust and partnerships to support your restaurant communications.

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    FAQ Flow

    Answering FAQs is repetitive and time-consuming, taking away from high-value tasks. At the same time, leaving common questions unanswered can frustrate potential customers and lead to lost revenue. The FAQ AI Agent eliminates this challenge by instantly responding to frequently asked questions, ensuring customers get the information they need without delays.

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    Follow Up

    Follow-ups are key to driving sales. This AI Agent automates the process by sending personalized, timely messages based on conversation history. Simply set a follow-up schedule, define any messaging preferences, and let AI take over.

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    Qualification

    The Qualification AI Agent instantly reaches out to new leads, asks the right qualifying questions, and filters out unqualified prospects. It engages in a conversational way, extracts key details, and seamlessly hands off the right leads to your sales team.

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    Qualification + Follow Up

    This is an AI agent that asks 3 qualifying questions to your top of funnel leads. If they drop off at any point during this qualification sequence, up to 3 follow ups are sent to the lead to engage them and finish the qualification sequence.

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Text messaging for automotive success

  • Instant response

    Instant response

    Gone are the days of phone tag with hot leads. When someone fills out that online form at 9pm, they get an immediate response with photos, pricing, and next steps. Your competitors are still sleeping while you're closing deals.

    Most customers prefer texting over calls anyway. Meet them where they are, and watch your conversion rates climb higher than your monthly quotas.

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  • Zero no-shows

    Zero no-shows

    Service appointments become profitable when customers actually show up. Our business text messaging software car dealerships use sends automatic reminders that cut no-shows by 38% - that's real money back in your pocket.

    Your service bays stay full, your technicians stay busy, and your revenue streams stay consistent. It's like having a virtual assistant who never takes a day off.

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  • Customer loyalty

    Customer loyalty

    Keep customers coming back with personalized follow-ups that feel human, not corporate. Send maintenance reminders, recall notifications, and exclusive offers that make people feel valued, not pestered.

    Our car dealer text messaging service helps you build relationships that last beyond the initial sale. Happy customers become repeat customers who refer their friends.

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  • Revenue growth

    Revenue growth

    Turn routine service visits into upsell opportunities with automotive text messaging that showcases additional services. A simple text with a video of worn brake pads becomes a $400 repair approval in minutes.

    Your customers appreciate the transparency, and your service advisors appreciate the easier sales process. Everyone wins when communication flows smoothly.

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  • Team efficiency

    Team efficiency

    Your sales and service teams coordinate like a well-oiled machine when everyone shares the same conversation thread. No more missed handoffs or confused customers who have to repeat their story three times.

    Our automotive text message marketing platform keeps everyone on the same page, literally. Internal notes, shared inboxes, and instant notifications mean faster response times and happier customers.

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  • Smart automation

    Smart automation

    Set up dealership texting software that works while you sleep. Automated follow-ups, appointment confirmations, and custom text messages keep the conversation going without burning out your staff.

    Your AI-powered text messaging system learns from every interaction, getting smarter about when to send automated text messaging and when to loop in a human. It's like having a sales assistant who never needs coffee breaks or text appointment reminders to stay on task.

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  • Jeff Gelwix

    President @ Sonic Drive-in

    Clerk Chat is a beautifully built solution that is flexible, customizable, intuitive, and perfect for collaboration. We love the Clerk Chat platform, but what we love even more is how amazing and caring the team behind it is.

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  • Cruz M.

    Professional Independent Marketer

    As a marketing professional, I had trouble communicating with my contractors because we used Slack and Teams, but they weren't always online. I spent months looking for a tool to help me send text messages or WhatsApp messages to them so they could log in to Zoom and Google Meets. Plus, Clerk Chat also allows me text my clients that I have on HubSpot CRM.

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  • Katrina Bogany

    President of Fab Finishes, Inc.

    Clerk Chat is truly the missing piece of the puzzle with Teams! It makes Teams a complete communications solution, by adding the vitally important SMS texting functionality to the platform. In addition, Clerk Chat’s support is excellent.

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Instant, secure, 1:1 and multiplayer messaging. No APIs, no developers, no fuss.

This ensures that customers receive swift responses, while also preventing any team member from becoming overwhelmed.

#Templates

Ready-to-send automotive SMS templates

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  • Service reminder: "Hi [Name], your [Vehicle] is due for service. Book your appointment at [Dealership] today: [Link] Reply STOP to opt out."

  • Oil change due: "[Name], it's time for your [Vehicle]'s oil change! Schedule now and get 10% off: [Link] Questions? Call [Number]"

  • Appointment confirmation: "Your service appointment for [Date] at [Time] is confirmed. We'll see you at [Location]. Need to reschedule? Reply or call [Number]"

  • Vehicle ready for pickup: "Good news [Name]! Your [Vehicle] is ready for pickup. Total: $[Amount]. Hours: [Time]. Thanks for choosing [Dealership]!"

  • Recall notice: "IMPORTANT: Your [Vehicle] has an active recall. Schedule your FREE repair at [Dealership]: [Link] or call [Number] immediately."

  • Financing pre-approval: "Congratulations [Name]! You're pre-approved for auto financing up to $[Amount]. View inventory: [Link] Offer expires [Date]"

  • Trade-in valuation: "Your [Vehicle] trade-in estimate: $[Amount]. This offer is valid for 7 days. Schedule appraisal: [Link] Questions? Text back!"

  • New vehicle arrival: "The [Vehicle Model] you inquired about just arrived! Be the first to see it. Schedule test drive: [Link] or call [Number]"

  • Maintenance package offer: "Save $200 on your next 3 services with our maintenance package. Perfect for your [Vehicle]. Learn more: [Link] Limited time!"

  • Customer satisfaction follow-up: "How was your recent service experience at [Dealership]? Rate us in 30 seconds: [Link] Your feedback helps us improve!"

Automotive texting guides & best practices

Expert insights on automotive SMS compliance, service reminder strategies, and dealership communication tactics that drive bookings and sales.

Customers ❤️ Clerk Chat

Customer stories

Over 4 billion conversations happen across the leading messaging platforms today. Meet your customers across the channels they prefer, instantly.

  • “Text messaging is something we wanted to do for a long time. Clerk was the perfect solution. We use it for ride reminders, dispatch communication, and scheduling. It's really helped our workflow.”
    • Transportation

    “Text messaging is something we wanted to do for a long time. Clerk was the perfect solution. We use it for ride reminders, dispatch communication, and scheduling. It's really helped our workflow.”

    Aaron Stahl - Operations, Wexexpress

  • “Clerk helped us align with our mission of getting things done timely and well and giving our clients that first class service they come to us for.”
    • 💻 IT Technology

    “Clerk helped us align with our mission of getting things done timely and well and giving our clients that first class service they come to us for.”

    Jennifer Bennett - Founder, Get Desky

  • “Our efficiency increased. Our booking rate increased. Our closing rate increased. Integrating different software at one time turned out to be a lightbulb moment.”
    • 💻 IT Technology

    “Our efficiency increased. Our booking rate increased. Our closing rate increased. Integrating different software at one time turned out to be a lightbulb moment.”

    Kardo Creative

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  • Free

    $0

    user / month

    For individuals:

    • 100 messages / year
    • 1 user
    • Bring your own numbers

    Notes:

    • All features
  • Growth

    $9.99

    user / month

    For small businesses:

    • Unlimited messages*
    • 5000 Contacts
    • Bring your own numbers

    Notes:

    • Essential features
  • Enterprise

    Custom

    user / month

    For larger enterprises:

    • Custom MSA
    • Defined SLAs
    • Custom Integrations

    Notes:

    • Dedicated account manager

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