
The Service Department Phone Problem Nobody Talks About
Ask most dealer principals where their phone performance problems are and they’ll point to the BDC. The sales floor. The
Here’s the brutal truth: The average dealership misses 22% of incoming calls—that’s $47,000 in lost gross profit every month. While you’re wrestling with dropped calls, complicated transfers, and sky-high phone bills, our dealer’s are closing deals.
OF SALES CALLS NEVER CONVERT
OF CALLS MARKED AS SPAM NEVER GET ANSWERED
ANNUAL REVENUE LOST TO MISSED OPPORTUNITIES
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Thanks for stopping by. If you’re like most dealers, you’re probably here because something about your phone system isn’t quite right—missed opportunities, lack of visibility, or maybe just a feeling that this critical technology should be doing more for your business.
After owning dealerships for years, I thought I understood most aspects of running a successful dealership. But it wasn’t until I served on the Technology Board of the largest DMS provider that I had my “aha” moment.
Here’s what struck me: We were discussing every conceivable dealer technology—except phones. At that time not a single DMS company had a telecom offering. Yet the phone is literally the only technology a dealership can’t survive without for even a single day. It touches every customer, every opportunity, every service appointment.
I convinced the DMS Company CEO to pursue a telecom offering, and they did. But watching them—and others—treat phone systems as just another tool to prevent DMS defection rather than a dealership revenue driver, I knew there had to be a better way.
After owning dealerships for years, I thought I understood every aspect of running a successful dealership. But it wasn't until I served on the Technology Board of the largest DMS provider that I had my "aha" moment. Here's what struck me: We were discussing every conceivable dealer technology—except phones. At that time not a single DMS company had a telecom offering. Yet the phone is literally the only technology a dealership can't survive without for even a single day. It touches every customer, every opportunity, every service appointment. I convinced the CEO to pursue a telecom offering, and they did. But watching them—and others—treat phone systems as just another tool to prevent DMS defection rather than a revenue driver, I knew there had to be a better way.
That realization launched me into over a decade of building dealership-exclusive telecom companies. What I discovered through hundreds of implementations was eye-opening: when properly implemented with the right analytics, a dealership phone system delivers better ROI and CSI improvements than even your DMS investment.
But here’s what I found when I surveyed the telecom landscape:
I created DealerTEL Services because dealers deserve better. You need someone who’s not just selling you technology, but who’s actually been in your seat, faced your challenges, and understands what really drives dealership success.
After evaluating every option in the market, I partnered with CallRevu because they checked all the boxes my dealership clients needed. Together, we deliver individualized solutions that integrate into the way YOU manage your store—not forcing you to adapt to some one-size-fits-all system.
Think of us like your trusted insurance advisor. We:
The best part? Our expertise comes at no additional cost to your store. We’re compensated by our partners, which means our success is tied directly to yours.
I genuinely enjoy talking with fellow dealers about what’s working and where we can help improve operations. With 30+ Years of dealership ownerships and over a decade focused exclusively on dealership telecom, I’ve collected insights that I’m always happy to share.
Whether you’re ready to transform your phone system or just want to explore what’s possible, let’s talk. Sometimes the best solutions come from conversations between people who’ve been in the trenches.
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