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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  • 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Troopy

    Text Drive Sales:This 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 troop carrier wagon was acquired by the selling dealer in the Middle East in 2024 and subsequently imported to the US. The truck has been refinished in blue over replacement gray vinyl upholstery, and power is provided by a 4.2-liter 2F inline-six linked with a four-speed manual…

  • 1968 Land Rover 109 Series IIA at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 1968 Land Rover 109 Series IIA is a left-hand-drive station wagon powered by a 2.3-liter inline-four linked to a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. It is finished in blue over black vinyl upholstery and is equipped with a vented tropical roof, a folding windshield, auxiliary lights, sliding side windows,…

  • 1965 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Roadster 4-Speed

    Text Drive Sales:This 1965 Jaguar XKE Series I roadster was delivered new to Jaguar Cars New York and later brought to Canada, where it underwent a color change to dark green as part of a multi-year refurbishment completed in 1995. The car is powered by a 4.2-liter inline-six equipped with triple SU carburetors that is…

  • 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel has 81k miles following history in Texas and California, and it was ordered with the Premium Plus, Bose Audio, and Walnut Interior packages. Finished in White over Luxor Beige Standard leather, the SUV is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 linked with an eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission…

  • Question of the Week: What’s Your Favorite Re-Creation of All Time?—WINNER’S UPDATE

    Text Drive Sales:WINNER’S ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re back to announce the winner for our Question of the Week, where our victor will accept a $25 credit for a hat or T-shirt from the BaT Gear Store and the acclaim of their peers. Our question this week was: What’s your favorite re-creation of all time? After reading through and…

  • 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 6-Speed

    Text Drive Sales:This 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo cabriolet has 58k miles following registration history in Arizona, Texas, and Connecticut. It is finished in black over matching leather and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6L flat-six that drives all four wheels via a six-speed manual transaxle. Amenities include a speed-activated rear spoiler, a power-operated black soft top, xenon…

  • 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Special Edition 4MATIC at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350 is a Special Edition example that is finished in Alabaster White over Ash leather and has 71k miles following history on the East Coast. Power is provided by a 3.7-liter V6 linked to a five-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Features include a glass sunroof, Bose audio, 17″ five-spoke…

  • 1987 Honda Prelude Si at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 1987 Honda Prelude Si is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four mated to a four-speed automatic transaxle, and it shows 55k miles. Finished in Phoenix Red over gray cloth upholstery, the car is equipped with pop-up headlights, a sunroof, a rear spoiler, 13″ alloy wheels, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, cruise control, and front bucket…

  • 1941 Cadillac Series 61 Coupe at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 1941 Cadillac Series 61 coupe was sold new on July 3, 1941, from Siebert Cadillac in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The car has been on outdoor display at The Automobile Gallery in Green Bay since 2016, and it is powered by a 346ci V8 linked with a three-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes gray cloth…

  • 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Diesel

    Text Drive Sales:This 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon was purchased new by the seller, and it has 28k miles. The truck is powered by a 3.0-liter diesel V6 linked with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case, and equipment includes front and rear locking differentials, 22″ 4Play wheels, a 2″ AEV suspension lift, and…

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