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:This 1997 Mercedes-Benz G320 is a Japanese-market example that is said to have been brought to Canada in 2013. It is finished in blue over black leather and is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six linked with a four-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and three locking differentials. Equipment includes a sunroof, a…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2014 Ferrari FF was optioned with a Verde Zeltweg exterior finish, and it is powered by a 6.3-liter F140 V12 mated to an all-wheel-drive system incorporating a rear-mounted seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle and a front-mounted two-speed transaxle. The car is equipped with Cuoio upholstery, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, a panoramic roof, a front-axle lift…
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Text Drive Sales:This 283ci Super Turbo-Fire V8 engine was assembled on October 12, 1957, at the Tonawanda engine plant. Under previous ownership, the engine was rebuilt with a Duntov 097 camshaft, 0.030″-over domed pistons, solid lifters, and WCFB dual quad carburetors. After the rebuild, the engine was run on a test stand but has not…
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“Conversations create customers. Engage fast. Text back. Win more deals.” Your next sale starts with a conversation. Cars Buy Text makes every ad, listing, and lot sticker textable—so shoppers reach you instantly and your team replies in seconds. More engagements → more appointments → more solds. CarsBuyText.com • Text CBT to 21002 to try!
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Text Drive Sales:This 2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman has remained registered in Colorado following the initial sale at Schomp Mini of Highlands Ranch, and it is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four linked to a six-speed Steptronic automatic transaxle and an ALL4 all-wheel-drive system. Finished in True Blue Metallic over Carbon Black leather upholstery, the car…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE is an extended cab 4×4 pickup that has 76k miles following history with one registered owner. The truck is powered by a 5.3-liter Vortec V8 linked to a four-speed automatic transmission, an Autotrac active dual-range transfer case, and a locking rear differential. Finished in Fire Red over…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1998 Honda Acty SDX is a right-hand-drive pickup that was imported from Japan to the US following the seller’s acquisition in 2025, and it shows 79k kilometers (~49k miles). The truck has been refinished in yellow and fitted with 16″ Weds Kranze wheels, LED exterior lighting, a Wirus Win exhaust system, black…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1972 Porsche 911T Targa is finished in Sepia Brown over black and is powered by a 2.4-liter flat-six equipped with dual Weber carburetors and linked with a 915 five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a removable roof panel, a stainless-steel Targa bar, fog lights, 15″ Fuchs alloy wheels, adjustable front seats, rear seats,…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 was purchased by a member of the current owner’s family in January 2000, and it has 23k miles following registration history in California and Colorado. The car is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic over Parchment leather and is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado KZJ78 is a right-hand-drive four-door wagon that is said to have been acquired by the seller out of Japan before being brought to the US in 2020. It is finished in blue over patterned cloth upholstery and is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-four linked with a…