The Engagement Edge

“Text smarter. Sell faster.”

About The Engagement Edge

The Engagement Edge is the official blog of Cars Buy Text, where we share strategies, insights, and real-world success stories on how SMS is transforming automotive retail. Since 2013, we’ve helped dealerships nationwide generate over 1 million customer engagements from platforms like AutoTrader, Cars.com, and CarGurus — turning everyday ads into powerful text-driven sales channels.

Our mission is simple: help dealerships meet buyers where they are and close more deals through faster, smarter communication. Here you’ll find best practices, case studies, and actionable tips to keep your store ahead of the curve in today’s digital-first marketplace.

Because at the end of the day, customers don’t want to wait on hold or send emails into the void. They want answers now — and texting delivers.

Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“Well… That was one heck of a year on @Bat Thanks everyone… We love this platform! See you in 2026!”

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silverarrowcarsltd commented on No Reserve: 36k-Mile 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6

“Checking my HOA rules.”

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ScottNThompson commented on 1945 Cadillac M19A1 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage

“This Mangusta is a great opportunity! I can say this because I owned it prior to Oliver. My shop Grand Touring (grandtouring.com) has considerable experience with almost every Italian exotic. (Recently, we even had two Vallelungas in the shop simultaneously). I searched for quite some time looking for a solid no stories Mangusta for my personal collection. I was excited to find it and never planned to part with it. Regrettably, I needed to part with it to raise cash when the building next…”

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chuckwray commented on 1969 DeTomaso Mangusta

“Thank you all for the responses! This car has been in my family since the mid 90’s and one that I fell in love with the moment my Grandfather brought it home. As a kid I use to sit in the back seat and watch him drive it (amazed at how his hands and feet would move) and whenever it was parked I would sit behind the wheel and pretend to drive it myself. When I finally turned 16 he taught me how to drive and although there were many frustrating moments for him and I in this car we both would love…”

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Jackson25 commented on 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Coupe 3-Speed List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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