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: “100-4’s are amazing cars. One of the most beautify production Sports Cars every produced; especially with the windshield in the down position. On top of the Aesthetics, its an amazing car to drive on a winding country road; the sound, the wind…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “My dad had one of these back in the day. The drivetrain was something else. We owned it to about 250k miles before selling it on the original clutch, transmission, turbo, head gasket, diffs, etc. It’d been chip tuned the whole time…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “This Bronco will be well loved and cherished here. Been a dream of mine to have a Stroppe Baja for many years. Bought a Stroppe tribute here years ago, still have it, still love it, getting a new motor as we speak.…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “Been wanting this car as a stable mate to my ‘74 Dino!” 21 mjc1958 commented on 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona “Thanks! Dream Machine! Amazing Spec! Can’t wait to drive it!” 16 favrteracing commented on 1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV “Did you…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “Vin Diesel’s Van Diesel you say? Nice!” 21 iFlyer commented on No Reserve: Ex–Vin Diesel 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Limousine by Avorza “A story to make your day. In 1983 reading an Automotive News, an ad taken out had a Lamborghini Countach…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “Fun… another cool ride from BAT. Looking forward to driving this one…” 10 2004yzf450r commented on 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux “Right after getting out of the Army I sold cars at a Baltimore dealership. First car I ever sold was…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “I worked at a Toyota dealership detailing cars when these came out. People hated the color back then! The dealership marked $5k off all of them on the windshield and had a $500 bonus commission for the salespeople if they could sell…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “I want to send a heartfelt thank-you to everyone for your beautiful words about the car, me, and my dad. I am so appreciative of all the help I’ve received from this wonderful community. Your guidance and positive comments have been invaluable.…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “@JMKClassic BRAVO! Thanks for sharing and reminding me how awesome these cars really are. My first car I took delivery Dec 10th 2004 after watching the Ford commercial “THE ONE” over and over and had to have it. My first drive was…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “I flew back seat in one of these in Vietnam in 1969. On a flight from Phan Rang to Bao Loc, we were doing some low contour flying, and flushed out a huge tiger, which we chased down a clearing for several…
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