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 1989 Land Rover 110 underwent refurbishment work in South Africa in 2023 before it was brought to the US and fitted with a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 and a 6L80E six-speed automatic transmission by Scully Offroad of Rancho Cordova, California. Finished in white over black leather upholstery, the truck features a galvanized frame,…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG has 53k miles following history in Florida, Arizona, and California. It is finished in Alabaster White over Stone leather and is powered by a 510-horsepower supercharged 5.4-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a power-retractable hardtop with a panoramic glass roof as well as bi-xenon…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ75 pickup was utilized by the Abu Dhabi police force before it was acquired by the seller in 2024 and imported to the US in April 2025. The truck was refurbished under current ownership, with work including refinishing the body in beige and replacing the clutch and various…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 linked with a Tremec TKO600 five-speed manual transmission and a Wave-Loc differential and is finished in black over gray leather upholstery. Features include a gray convertible top, a red-striped stinger hood, a side-outlet exhaust system, a Street Shop chassis with QA1…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2013 Ford E-350 is powered by a 5.4-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Pueblo Gold. It was acquired by the seller in 2024 and subsequently fitted with sound-deadening insulation, a Pioneer head unit, a rearview camera, Kicker speakers, and replacement beige seat upholstery. Additional features include…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1964 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside pickup was exported in 2018 to Germany, where a multi-year refurbishment and modification process was completed in 2024. The truck was then relocated to Arizona and acquired by the importing dealer in 2025. Work involved the installation of a GM Performance 383ci V8 crate engine that is equipped…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2014 Aston Martin DB9 is finished in Stratus White over Chestnut Tan leather and powered by a 5.9-liter V12 paired with a six-speed automatic transaxle. Equipment includes the Exterior Carbon Package, a limited-slip differential, 20″ split-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels, ceramic-composite brakes, parking sensors, a rearview camera, heated and power-adjustable front seats, a navigation…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2021 BMW M3 is finished in Tanzanite Blue II Metallic over Tartufo and Black full Merino leather, and it is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter S58B30 inline-six linked to a six-speed manual transmission and an M Sport limited-slip differential. The car has an MST Performance intake setup as well as VRSF Racing…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1964 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside pickup was exported in 2018 to Germany, where a multi-year refurbishment and modification process was completed in 2024. The truck was then relocated to Arizona and acquired by the importing dealer in 2025. Work involved the installation of a GM Performance 383ci V8 crate engine that is equipped…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2014 Aston Martin DB9 is finished in Stratus White over Chestnut Tan leather and powered by a 5.9-liter V12 paired with a six-speed automatic transaxle. Equipment includes the Exterior Carbon Package, a limited-slip differential, 20″ split-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels, ceramic-composite brakes, parking sensors, a rearview camera, heated and power-adjustable front seats, a navigation…
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