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.
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “Well, it was fun bidding on this one. I’m thrilled to buy a 6.0 in such a unique color. Seller did a great job in answering all my questions. I look forward to her being part of the collection. Thanks again to…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “It wasn’t every day something this cute rolled into Fort Stockton. Folks were used to pickup trucks big enough to block out the sun, not pastel-colored cars that looked like they’d been dipped in lemon pudding and whipped cream. But there it…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “Yes She’s so excited – wants to create a channel to document the road to a million. Hopefully times up well with her senior year” 29 huibae commented on No Reserve: 965k-Mile 1992 Honda Accord EX Wagon “I wanted one of these…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “The seller has done a good job giving a brief history of Cisitalia. I have studied these cars for over 40 years and have four of them (Two 202 coupes and two D46s) and had a 202 Cabriolet so perhaps I can…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “The 50-year-old realist I’ve become knows better, but the 18-year-old all gas/no brake motörhead buried inside me is guiding my mouse towards the Place Bid button” 13 Transcon commented on Mid-Engine, Vortec-Powered 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus “I had one 50 years…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “The 50-year-old realist I’ve become knows better, but the 18-year-old all gas/no brake motörhead buried inside me is guiding my mouse towards the Place Bid button” 13 Transcon commented on Mid-Engine, Vortec-Powered 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus “I had one 50 years…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1971 Porsche 911S Targa is powered by a 2.2-liter flat-six linked with a five-speed 901 manual transaxle and is finished in Light Yellow over black leatherette. Equipment includes a removable roof panel, a stainless-steel Targa bar, sugar-scoop headlight bezels, 15″ Fuchs alloy wheels, front comfort seats, an AM/FM/cassette radio, and air conditioning.…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1956 Ford Thunderbird was purchased by the owner’s mother while she was at university in 1962, and it has been in the family ever since. A restoration completed in 2017 included removing the body from the frame, repainting the car, rebuilding the engine and transmission, and overhauling the brakes and suspension. The…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S coupe was specified in Chalk over Truffle Brown Club leather, and it was optioned with the SportDesign, 930 Leather, Sport, and Premium packages. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.0L flat-six that drives all four wheels through a seven-speed manual transaxle. Additional features include rear-axle steering, a sunroof,…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1967 Pontiac GTO hardtop coupe is powered by a 400ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and is finished in red with a black vinyl roof cover. Equipment includes power steering, 15″ American Racing wheels, an Edelbrock intake manifold, and a dual exhaust system, and the cabin is outfitted with red…
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