Stock enquiry replies
Every AutoTrader and Cars.co.za lead answered within seconds.
Car Dealerships · WhatsApp Automation
WhatsApp automation for car dealerships.
Reply to every AutoTrader and Cars.co.za enquiry in seconds — and put trade-in valuations in your salespeople's hands while the buyer is still warm.
A buyer enquiring on a vehicle expects an answer now — and if your salesperson is on the floor with another client, the deal goes to the next dealership. Otomate handles first contact, captures trade-in details, books test drives and keeps every lead alive until your team is free.
What you can automate
Six things automated from day one.
Trade-in capture
Make, model, mileage and photos collected automatically.
Test drive bookings
Buyers self-book test drives synced to your sales calendar.
Finance pre-screen
Affordability and ITC consent captured before the salesperson calls.
Service reminders
Service bookings, recalls and warranty expiries handled on WhatsApp.
Lost-deal follow-ups
Cold buyers nurtured for 90 days with new stock that matches their brief.
How it works
See the full process- 01
Free assessment
We map your current lead flow and where customers drop out.
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System design
We design every flow and you sign off before we build anything.
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Build & connect
WhatsApp Business API, CRM and lead sources connected in days.
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Go live & support
Training, go-live, then 30 days of monitoring and tuning.
Example scenario
A buyer enquires on a used SUV at lunchtime
Your sales team is with walk-ins on the floor. The buyer messages on AutoTrader, gets a personalised WhatsApp in 10 seconds confirming the vehicle is still available, sends a photo and reading of their trade-in, books a Saturday test drive, and lands in your CRM with an indicative trade-in value and finance pre-check ready for the salesperson to close.
Questions, answered.
Ready to see what an automated pipeline looks like for car dealerships?
Book a free 30-minute assessment and we'll map exactly where leads are leaking — and what we'd change.