Tips & Guides

Practical advice on running, marketing and growing a car dealership.

Switching Car Dealer Website Providers: A Migration Guide
Car dealer websites

Switching Car Dealer Website Providers: A Migration Guide

A practical guide to switching car dealer website provider without losing rankings or stock feed continuity, plus a step-by-step migration checklist.

· 7 min read
Cheapest Car Dealer Website Providers Compared (2026)
Comparison

Cheapest Car Dealer Website Providers Compared (2026)

"Cheap" car dealer websites often hide the DMS, stock feeds and payment fees as add-ons. Here's how to compare true total cost, and where Vehiso's free plan and from-£49/month pricing fit in.

· 7 min read
All-in-One vs Separate Website + DMS: Which Is Better?
Comparison

All-in-One vs Separate Website + DMS: Which Is Better?

An honest look at running an all-in-one dealer platform versus stitching together a separate website, DMS, and add-on tools, covering real cost, data sync, and admin overhead.

· 8 min read
Do Car Dealers Need a CRM? What to Look For
Dealer Management System

Do Car Dealers Need a CRM? What to Look For

Do independent dealers need a standalone CRM, or does enquiry and customer management inside your DMS already cover it? Here's what to check for and how Vehiso handles it.

· 7 min read
How Much Does a Car Dealer Website Cost in 2026?
Car dealer websites

How Much Does a Car Dealer Website Cost in 2026?

A plain-English breakdown of what car dealer websites really cost in 2026, from free plans to £15k agency builds, plus the hidden fees dealers often miss.

· 6 min read
Top Tips for Car Dealers to Drive Sales
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Top Tips for Car Dealers to Drive Sales

Selling cars isn't just about having the right stock at the right price - although that helps. It's about how you

· 6 min read
How to Take Great Photos of Cars for Your Dealership Listings
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How to Take Great Photos of Cars for Your Dealership Listings

A practical guide to photographing cars for your dealership website and marketplace listings. Covers angles, lighting, interiors, and common mistakes.

· 7 min read
How to Start a Used Car Dealership in the UK
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How to Start a Used Car Dealership in the UK

Before I built Vehiso, I spent years selling cars on forecourts across the UK. I started as a sales executive, worked my way up, and

· 22 min read
How to Get More Customer Reviews for Your Car Dealership (and Why They Matter)
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How to Get More Customer Reviews for Your Car Dealership (and Why They Matter)

I spent years on the showroom floor selling cars before I started building dealer websites, and if there is one thing I learned early on,

· 9 min read
Drive Sales and Engagement with Blogging for Car Dealerships
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Drive Sales and Engagement with Blogging for Car Dealerships

Now more than ever, car dealerships face stiff competition not only from other local dealerships but also from online marketplaces. However, there's a

· 5 min read
Drive Success with SEO-focused Car Dealership Software
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Drive Success with SEO-focused Car Dealership Software

If you're a car dealership looking to gain a competitive edge, our car dealership software, built with SEO in mind, can help you

· 4 min read
How to Save Money on Car Dealer Software
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How to Save Money on Car Dealer Software

Software costs add up fast when you are paying for a website, DMS, feeds, finance and payments separately. Here is how independent dealers cut costs by consolidating.

· 4 min read

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