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 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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Text Drive Sales:This 1967 Nissan Prince Skyline 2000GT-B was modified as a backdated tribute of the #39 car campaigned by Yoshikazu Sunako in the 1964 Japan Grand Prix and was imported to the US before it was listed on BaT in August 2022. Power is from a 2.0-liter G7 inline-six equipped with triple Weber carburetors…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1970 Honda CB450 was reportedly stored for an extended period before it was recommissioned by its previous owner in Ohio, and it was acquired by the seller in June 2014. Finished in Candy Red with gold stripes, the bike is powered by an air-cooled 444cc SOHC parallel-twin paired with a five-speed transmission.…
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“Leads don’t get lost when you meet customers where they are — they get closed.” At Cars Buy Text, we make all ads textable — turning your inventory on Autotrader, Cars.com, CarGurus, and more into 24/7 lead machines. 📲 Make every ad work harder. 👉 CarsBuyText.com | Text CBT to 21002 Hashtags: #DealerSuccess #CarDealers #LeadGeneration…
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Text Leads to 21002: Find out what we think of the next-generation Sprinter after an up-close look at the Boulder sculpture, which hints at its future design. CarsBuyText.comhttp://dlvr.it/TNvGtY
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Text Drive Sales:This 1960 Fiat 500 has been registered in California since new, per the seller, who tells us it was with its first owner for about 35 years, and it remained with its second owner for nearly 30 years. The car is finished in blue over black and cream upholstery, and it is powered…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1973 Ducati 750 Sport was refurbished under the stewardship of its long-term second owner with work that involved repainting it in orange with black stripes, installing a Brembo front disc brake setup, and replacing the license plate bracket. It was acquired by the seller in 2013, and service in preparation for the…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1971 Norton Commando 750 Fastback Long Range was refurbished under previous ownership in 2017 at Baxter Cycle of Marne, Iowa. Work included overhauling the 745cc parallel-twin with a machined crankshaft and a replacement camshaft, pistons, bearings, and carburetors as well as powder-coating the frame, refinishing the fuel tank and fastback tail section…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1969 Jaguar XKE Series II 2+2 is a running-and-driving project that was purchased by the previous owner—a resident of Washington state—in 1973, and the car sat for many years before being acquired by the selling dealer in mid-2025. Powered by a 4.2-liter inline-six linked with a four-speed manual transmission, the Jaguar is…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1988 Porsche 924S shows 41k miles following registration history in California and Idaho, and it was purchased by the current owner in 2023. It is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle and is finished in Guards Red over black leather upholstery with Porsche script inserts. Features 15″…
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