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:

“A round of applause for the Mangusta owners who shared their knowledge here.

One of the best features of BaT.”

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Stratos commented on 1969 DeTomaso Mangusta

“John Oates was a very capable racer, campaigning a Tiga in SCCA S2000 among other cars.

During the Pontiac Fiero sponsored Big-Bam-Boom Tour, John tested a NASCAR Modified at Stafford Speedway, and Pontiac teamed him with Clay Young in the Dole Fiero for a couple of IMSA GTU races.

There was a crash at Brainerd or Road America (I forget which)… but not due to driver error. When Clay handed off the car to John he said something was rattling around in the transmission. Eventually the trans…”

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200mph commented on No Reserve: Ex–John Oates 1984 Tiga SC84 Sports 2000

“An incredible presentation here, under the radar in its day and virtually indestructible —

Make no mistake this is quite a find with the M130 straight-six one of my favorite engines. In this smaller W114 there’s plenty of power considering these were also utilized in the larger W108 series.

Notable recent service items ‘23 – ‘24 including:

– shifter linkage and kick down arm bushing, and solenoid

– front subframe mounts, engine mounts, and tie rods

– alternator belts, accelerator…”

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Luz_do_sol commented on No Reserve: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250 List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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