Tips & Guides
Practical advice on running, marketing and growing a car dealership.
Shoot for Editing: How to Photograph Vehicles That Come Out Clean
Most car photography advice is about making a single photo look good. Angles, golden hour, get low, clean the wheels. All of it sound, and
How to Sell Cars on Facebook Marketplace & TikTok (2026)
A practical 2026 guide for dealers: how to sell cars on Facebook Marketplace and TikTok with better listings, photos, video, fast replies and compliant selling, then turn that reach into real website leads.
How to Build a Car Dealer Website for Free (Step-by-Step)
A step-by-step guide to building a genuinely free car dealer website, from creating your account to adding stock and going live, no credit card required.
Consumer Duty for Car Dealers: What You Need to Know
What the FCA Consumer Duty means for car dealers who broker finance: fair value, clear communications, avoiding foreseeable harm, and the record-keeping that proves it.
How to Build a Car Dealer Website with AI (Step-by-Step)
A practical, step-by-step walkthrough of building a car dealer website with AI, from describing your dealership to AI-generated design, vehicle descriptions and photos, with honest notes on what still needs a human touch.
Car Dealership Marketing Ideas That Actually Work
Low-cost car dealership marketing ideas, ranked by effort and return: Google Business Profile, reviews, free social posting, local SEO, stock photos, and follow-up systems any independent dealer can run.
Accepting Online Deposits on Your Dealer Website
Online car deposit payments let buyers secure a vehicle instantly, cutting time-wasters and unpaid holds. Here's how to set up deposits with Stripe, PayPal, Square or SumUp, plus refund terms to put in writing.
AI vs Traditional Car Dealer Website Builders: What's Different?
AI website builders launch a dealer site in minutes; traditional builders take weeks by hand. Here's an honest look at speed, quality, control, SEO and cost, so you can pick the right one.
VAT Margin Scheme for Used Car Dealers Explained
A clear breakdown of the UK VAT margin scheme for used car dealers: who qualifies, how VAT due = margin x 1/6 works, worked examples, invoicing rules, and record-keeping.
DMS for Small & Independent Dealers: A Buyer's Guide
What actually matters when choosing a DMS for small dealers - must-have features, pricing traps to avoid, and a practical buyer's checklist.
Best Free Website Software for Used Car Dealers (2026)
Most "free" car dealer website software is a trial in disguise. Here's how to spot genuinely free plans, the common catches, and what Vehiso's real free plan (no card, 5 vehicles, DMS included) actually includes.
Local SEO for Car Dealers: A Google Business Profile Guide
A step-by-step guide to local SEO for car dealers: Google Business Profile setup, NAP consistency, reviews and local keywords, with a practical checklist.
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