Topic: Top Rated Dealer
And the winners are… Announcing the 2023 CarGurus Top-Rated Dealer Awards
It’s one of our favorite days here at CarGurus. The winners of the 7th annual CarGurus Top-Rated Dealer Awards have been announced. Congratulations to the elite group of dealers who earned the title this year!
Based on reviews from real shoppers across the country, this award is the longest-running program of its kind, celebrating the dealers who consistently deliver exceptional customer service to car shoppers. Each dealer in this group had an average dealer rating of 4.5 stars or higher and earned at least four verified customer reviews through the CarGurus platform in 2022.
3 ways to elevate your post-sale experience – and keep customers coming back
Take a minute to think about what you’d want a customer to say if asked about their experience with your dealership. Is your waiting room experience unmatched? Do you pride yourself on having every shopper greeted with a smile at the door? Is it easy for shoppers to leave reviews?
To stand out from the competition and keep customers coming back to your dealership after making a purchase, you need to make sure your dealership provides an unmatched post-sale experience. Read on for three ways to elevate your dealership brand and experience for customers after the sale.
Reputation, trust, and today’s car shopper
It’s no secret that today’s shoppers are increasingly completing more of the car-buying process online. With so many resources available, digital makes it easy to research makes and models, compare prices, and importantly, research sellers’ reputations. More than half of CarGurus shoppers (57%) say they always look at a dealer’s reviews before contacting them.* Reviews help validate the dealership experience and build a shopper’s trust with a dealer before ever walking through the dealership’s doors.
At CarGurus, we’ve always believed that a dealership’s digital experience and online reputation are extremely valuable tools that dealers can use to their advantage to sell more cars. Read on to learn how data from our soon-to-be-released 2022 Buyer Insight Report backs this up.
How to use your Top-Rated Dealer Award to set your dealership apart
Earlier this month, we announced our 2022 CarGurus Top-Rated Dealer Awards recognizing an exclusive group of our dealer partners who earned an average dealer rating of 4.5 stars or higher and collected at least four verified customer reviews in 2021. Congratulations on delivering exceptional customer service day in and day out!
While earning the award isn’t easy, promoting your accomplishment – and putting it to work for your dealership – is! Here are our top tips for showcasing your award using the assets available to all winners on a premium listings package:
And the winners are… Announcing the 2022 CarGurus Top-Rated Dealer Awards
Today’s the day! We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our 6th annual CarGurus Top-Rated Dealer Awards. Consumers left thousands of reviews on CarGurus last year, and these dealers rose to the top. Based on real reviews from car buyers across the country, winning dealers had an average dealer rating of 4.5 stars or higher and collected a minimum of four verified reviews in 2021.
4 things you can start doing today to get more dealership reviews
Wouldn’t it be great if every vehicle sale automatically resulted in a five-star review for your dealership? Well, with a little effort, it’s possible!
As demand remains strong going into the end of the year, now is the perfect time to focus on collecting more reviews on your CarGurus listings. Below, you’ll find a checklist of four things you can start doing today to help your dealership get more reviews.
Top Rated Dealer 2021: building trust and transparency through shopper reviews
It’s no secret that today’s shoppers use the internet to inform their purchases. With so many resources available, digital makes it easy to research makes and models and compare prices. But it’s not just about price: almost two-thirds (62%) of shoppers won’t contact a dealer before checking their reviews, according to a CarGurus consumer poll. That’s because reviews help validate the dealership experience and build a shopper’s trust with a dealer before ever setting foot on the lot.
Not only do reviews give shoppers the transparency they crave, helping them choose one dealership over another, but they also benefit you, the dealer. CarGurus dealers with a 4-star dealer rating or better see 129% more leads than dealers with a 1-star rating — that’s over 2x more leads for your dealership. Plus, a stellar reputation will help you earn the prestigious CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award, which helps you bolster a cycle of trust and transparency between your dealership, existing customers, and in-market car shoppers.
Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to grow your reputation online. Here are some simple tips for managing your reputation and building trust in your dealership.
6 Ways to promote your Top Rated Dealer Award and bring in new customers
Congratulations to our Top Rated Dealers who are part of an exclusive group of CarGurus dealers with an average dealer rating of 4.5 stars or higher. Your award is the result of your commitment to customer satisfaction and the consistently great reviews you’ve received from the people who matter most: your customers.
You’ve put in the hard work to earn the award, now it’s time to put the award to work for your dealership. Here are our top tips for showcasing your achievement using the assets available to all winners on a premium listings package:
Announcing the 2021 Top Rated Dealer Awards
It’s that time of year again! Congratulations to all the dealers recognized as winners of the 5th annual CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Awards. This prestigious award celebrates an exclusive group of dealerships with the highest average ratings from CarGurus shoppers. Each dealer in this group had an average dealer rating of 4.5 stars or higher and at least four verified customer reviews in the last year, signifying their commitment to exceptional customer service.
How to leverage your Top Rated Dealer status all year long
The value of being named a CarGurus Top Rated Dealer doesn’t have to end once you hang your plaque on the wall. Promoting your Top Rated Dealer status throughout your marketing activities tells shoppers that you’re committed to exceptional customer service and satisfaction. It’s a differentiator that will help you stand out against the competition down the street. Here are a handful of ways you can leverage your CarGurus Top Rated Dealer award throughout the year: