Vehlo's Dealerlogix Becomes Newest Certified Provider for Volkswagen's eConnect Program
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dealerlogix, a leading all-in-one fixed operations software suite for automotive dealership service departments, today announced its approval as a certified provider in Volkswagen's eConnect Program. Dealerlogix is driven by Vehlo, which also owns Text2Drive, Rapid Recon, Service Lane eAdvisor and Velocity Automotive Solutions in their Dealership Software Division.
An all-in-one solution for dealership fixed operations, Dealerlogix provides retention text communications through its own best-in-class Text2Drive product, online service scheduling, service valet, service lane check-in, electronic multipoint inspections with video and pictures, mobile payments with fraud protection, bilateral DMS communications, and more.
'Dealerlogix has a reputation for working both independently without DMS integrations and seamlessly with DMS companies to provide a clean and easy customer and dealership experience, for vehicle maintenance, repairs, and payment,' said David Stalzer, Vice President of OEM Strategy & Partner Growth for Vehlo, parent company of Dealerlogix. 'We are truly honored to partner with another premier OEM like Volkswagen, and to help more VW dealerships offer easy repair and payment experiences that create lifelong customers.'
To achieve certification in VW's eConnect Program, Dealerlogix passed a rigorous evaluation that ensures critical features and seamless integrations are available to VW dealerships to provide an effortless experience for online appointment scheduling, valet pickup & drop-off, repair order write-ups, digital multipoint inspections with e-Approvals, texting and mobile bill pay—all from the comfort of a customer's mobile phone.
'Our proven platform meets Volkswagen's high standards," said Euwart Anderson, the Executive Vice President for Vehlo. 'And the best part is that Dealerlogix creates transparency to help the customer feel they are an important piece in their repair process. When communication is clear, a customer's trust is gained.'
About Dealerlogix
Dealerlogix is a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for fixed operations departments of franchised automotive dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. The true all-in-one dealership software enables dealers to streamline service lane efficiency and improve customer satisfaction scores, retention, and profits. Dealerlogix's robust, customizable, and easy-to-use suite of products eliminates the need for multiple tech tools and optimizes the dealership service experience. Accessible from any device, Dealerlogix features scheduling, service write-up, multi-point inspection, video walkaround, tire tool, parts identifier, video ASR, e-signature, digital billing and payments, mobile checkout, text communication, Service Valet, and integrates seamlessly with many third-party tools. The combination of a thoughtful user interface and targeted process automation provides a unified experience for service advisors, technicians, parts personnel, billing, management and BDCs. To learn more, visit dealerlogix.com.
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