AutoSoft NET AutoDealer Plus

AutoSoft NET AutoDealer Plus: ASN Software describes AutoDealer Plus as a dealer software product for inventory, sales and customer management. Autosoft DMS lists it among its offerings.

AutoSoft NET AutoDealer Plus: AutoDealer Plus

The description in Autosoft's materials and on ASN's site includes electronic contracting for signing contracts, document storage aimed at a paperless dealership, an integrated CRM app to manage the lead process and credit card processing.

Autosoft's platform is described as a cloud-based dealer management system covering customer information, sales, F&I, communications, accounting and reporting. The inventory tools give a real-time view of inventory data including repairs, costs and market values.

The customer database records addresses, contacts, vehicles, activity and relationships, with photos to help staff recognize customers.

For finance and insurance, the company lists real-time vehicle valuation, credit and compliance tools and customized menus that update continuously. For fixed operations, it lists quoting, electronic scheduling, retail and service sales, electronic repair orders and wholesale management.

The accounting module is described as fully integrated with the other modules, with batch and direct journal posting, account history printing, general ledger search, bank reconciliation, payroll preparation and financial statements. Autosoft's site has a page devoted to its accounting software for dealers.

An Autosoft partnership with Darwin for its F&I menu is described in the Darwin entries.

An independent dealer would ask how the accounting handles floorplan and month-end, how forms and title work are kept current by state, how lender and credit integrations work, how support and training are provided and how data can be exported on exit. The category guide for dealer management systems lists a neutral checklist.

Ask what is included. Get it in writing.

AutoDealer Plus is made by ASN Software, a different company from Autosoft DMS, though the names are close. It is described as an all-in-one suite with sales tools and integrated F&I products.

It suits stores from a simple F&I package with Buy Here Pay Here to full accounting.

A buyer should confirm which vendor is named on the contract and which support desk answers.

AutoSoft NET AutoDealer Plus functions
Product or serviceFunction
AutoDealer PlusThe dealer software suite, from a simple F&I package with BHPH to full accounting integration.