New and Used Car Prep Software for Dealers
New and used car prep software gives every department one shared board for every vehicle that needs to get ready, whether it arrives from the factory, an auction or a trade. AutoGetReady gives sales, service, detail and F&I a timestamped task list for each unit, and alerts outside vendors the moment their work is needed.
What Prep Covers for New vs. Used Vehicles
New and used units need different work, but they fail in the same way: a task nobody owns, a handoff nobody sees, and a car that sits while everyone assumes someone else has it.
New vehicles (PDI)
A new unit usually needs a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) to the manufacturer’s checklist, plus any accessories or add-ons, a detail and photos before it goes on the lot.
Used vehicles (recon)
A used unit needs an inspection, mechanical work, parts, bodywork or vendor services, detail and photos. The path changes from car to car, which is why recon is harder to keep on track.
What they share
Both need a clear task list, a named owner for each task, and one place where the whole store sees the status. That is what a new and used car prep software board provides.
One Shared Get-Ready Board for New and Used Inventory
Instead of a paper form for used cars, a separate PDI checklist for new ones and a stack of texts in between, the store works from one live get-ready board. Sales sees which cars are close to ready. Service sees what is waiting for the shop. Detail sees what is released to them. F&I sees delivery schedules and vehicle status. Managers see every unit, new or used, in one view. See how AutoGetReady works.
Timestamped Tasks, Unit by Unit
Every task on a vehicle is timestamped when it is marked complete. That shows where the time went, from arrival to front-line ready, and makes a stalled new or used unit obvious before it ages. Read more about timestamped task tracking for dealerships.
Vendor Alerts That Stop the Phone Tag
Outside work such as glass, dent repair, bodywork, accessory installs or transport holds up cars the store thinks are on track. AutoGetReady notifies third-party vendors automatically the moment work is needed, so the car does not wait on a call. Read about dealership vendor alert software.
FAQ
What is new and used car prep software?
It is a shared digital board that tracks the prep work on every vehicle in the store, new or used, from arrival to front-line ready. Each task has an owner and a timestamp.
Does AutoGetReady handle new-car PDI as well as used-car recon?
Yes. AutoGetReady tracks new-vehicle prep, including PDI tasks, on the same board as used-car recon.
Can each department see the same vehicle status?
Yes. Sales, service, detail and F&I all see the same real-time status for each vehicle.
Can I try it first?
Yes. The self-guided demo lets you create sample get-ready tickets with no sales call, or you can schedule an in-dealership demo.
One Board for Every Car You Prep
See how AutoGetReady keeps new and used inventory moving to the front line.