Guides for Car dealerships
Plain answers for car dealerships in South Africa, written by Social Agencies from the questions owners ask us most: what a website should cost, how to get found, how to follow up faster, and whether lead sites are worth it. Each guide answers the question first, then shows the detail.
What do dealers ask us most?
- How much does a car dealership website cost in South Africa?What drives the price of a dealer website in South Africa: the stock feed, vehicle pages, lead handling and back office, plus what to ask before signing.
- Dealership stock feeds: how to get your stock onto your website automaticallyDealership stock feeds explained: how a car dealer gets stock onto its website automatically from a DMS or portal feed, takes sold cars down on time, and notices when the feed stops.
- AutoTrader vs Cars.co.za vs your own website: which do dealers need?AutoTrader vs Cars.co.za vs your own website: the portals rent you buyers who also see every other dealer. Here is what your own site adds, and how they work together.
- Facebook ads for car dealerships in South Africa: how to get more leadsFacebook ads for car dealerships in South Africa: how used-car dealers get more enquiries from Facebook and Instagram ads: real stock, vehicle pages, WhatsApp and cost per enquiry per car.
- How fast should a dealership reply to an online enquiry?How fast a car dealership should reply to an online enquiry, where enquiries get lost, and how to set up one inbox that puts every lead on the right phone.
- Car dealership website examples: what the trusted ones includeDealer website examples and the checklist behind a site South African buyers trust: real stock and photos, address, people, finance, CPA-safe wording and POPIA consent.
Frequently asked questions
Who writes these guides?
The two directors of Social Agencies, James Hoare and Jared, from the questions owners ask on real calls.
Are these guides free?
Yes. Read, share and use them. If you want help putting one into practice, book a call.
How often are guides added?
When a question comes up often enough to deserve a proper answer. Each guide shows the date it was published.
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