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 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe remained with its original owner in Texas until 2025 and now has 77k miles. It is finished in black over gray leather and is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 linked to a four-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Features include the Z71 Off-Road Package, a locking rear…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1985 BMW 735i was purchased new by the parents of the seller, who assumed ownership of the vehicle in 2021. Subsequent work included changing the fluids, rebuilding the fuel pump, and replacing braking, steering, fueling, and cooling components along with the camshaft, cylinder-head gasket, and more as detailed below. Finished in Black…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro convertible was refurbished circa 2015 with work that included repainting the body in yellow with black stripes as well as installing a 502ci V8 crate engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Additional modifications include an MSD Atomic electronic fuel injection system, MSD ignition, an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, aluminum…
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Text Drive Sales:This sculpture, titled 356, is constructed from Baltic Birch plywood and was created in 2025 by Bones Studio, a furniture and industrial design firm in Raleigh, in collaboration with North Carolina-based automotive artists Bash and Lola. It was acquired by the seller in 2025 and is now offered at no reserve in Apex, North…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1996 Toyota Camry DX sedan was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 following history in California, and it now shows 48k miles. The car is powered by a 2.2-liter inline-four linked with a four-speed automatic transaxle and is finished in Super White over Oak cloth and vinyl upholstery. The car has…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner was purchased by the seller in 1990 and then restored, with work being completed in 2000. The car is finished in Indian Turquoise over Radiant Turquoise vinyl and cloth upholstery and is powered by a 332ci V8 linked with a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. Equipment includes a…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser is one of 1,200 Heritage Edition examples produced for the model year. It was first delivered to Joe Meyers Toyota in Houston, Texas, and 10k of the 44k miles have been added since the seller purchased the truck in August 2024. The truck is finished in Blizzard Pearl…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1999 BMW 540i sedan was purchased new by the seller’s mother-in-law from Allison Bavarian of Mountain View, California, and the car was passed down to the seller and his wife in 2025. It is finished in Titanium Silver Metallic over gray leather and is powered by a 4.4-liter M62 V8 paired with…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1999 Jaguar XK8 convertible has 15k miles and was acquired by the seller in 2022 following registration history in Ohio, Georgia, and Florida. Powered by a 4.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, the car is finished in Sapphire over Ivory leather and is further equipped with a blue convertible soft…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1972 MGB remained under long-term ownership in Oklahoma from the early 1980s through 2018. A cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment by the next owner prepared it for participation in the 2019 Hagerty Silver Summit Classic Car Adventure, and the car was acquired by the seller on BaT in February 2020. Finished in Aqua…
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