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: “A Christmas wish, a dream of speed and grace, No simple toy beneath the tinsel’s shine, But a Chiron Bugatti to leave its trace, A masterpiece of power, wholly divine. The price tag high, a fortune vast to pay, For roaring engines…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “I went through the police academy in one of these back in 1997. No Crown Vic could out run or out maneuver this car when we played cops and robbers on the obstacle course. It was hands down a superior car in…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “I was building a large garage for a customer back in ‘87 or ‘88. I was just finishing up the lighting and up pulls an enclosed transport. The driver opens the doors and proceeds to offload a brand new GNX and a…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “Something for my 70th Birthday. Perfect car for surf and snowboarding! I will restore the outside and leave the inside as is. Perfect winter project for me.” 16 Surf280 commented on No Reserve: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 4WD 6-Speed “These are so…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “Where was I in ‘’62? Shopping for my first new car ..In those golden years of American muscle cars my choices were daunting …Chevy 409/409, Ford 406/405, Pontiac 421/405, Dodge/Plymouth 413/420. I ruled out the Mopars for their very quirky looks. Our…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “I kind of feel like the 997.2 Turbo S is a hidden menu item. So many people talk about 997.1 Turbos and 991.1 Turbos, but this remains akin to a secret for enthusiasts. It has the smaller, more nimble feel of the…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “”I mean, for a while I was starting every morning on Bring a Trailer.” I’m still at that point.” 19 no.radar commented on sludgo Rides Shotgun with gear-ku “An Alfa like this, in this original condition, is simply priceless. I don’t know…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “Hi everyone — Ash here, seller of Lil’ Red (1972 Grumman AA-1A, N6371L). Happy to answer questions and provide documentation. The aircraft comes with complete airframe, engine, and propeller logs (dating back to early records noted in the listing), recent annuals, compression…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “These cars are just great. I bought a 2024 manual on a whim last year and have zero regrets. They do it all so well. My fair weather daily drivers last summer were this Golf, a 2018 GT3 Touring, and my venerable…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “I sent this listing to a very good friend of mine, a VN Minesweeper Sailor who seerved on the same class ships as your Dad rode on missions, and who is a decades long Porsche collector. He will be very interested in…
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