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: “Wow …finally got one. I was not expecting this. Kinda in shock. Thanks Bat and members. Woohoo!!!!!” 21 JJP613 commented on 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport “This looks to be a very special auction for this family. A lot of great family…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “I remember the day when, “stock car” races, the cars had to be stock. So each manufacturer made a special super car and produced only 2000 of then, just so they could race them. I wish they still did this.” 18 kodpkd…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “”…the prototype was advertised for sale in Road & Track magazine…” Ah, yes, the Classified section of Road & Track! I whiled away much time in my youth perusing Dad’s years of R&T back issues, dreaming of one day being grown up…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “I am Bernie’s eldest daughter. I would like to thank everyone for their positive comments. My dad has read them all. I would also like to “publicly” thank @skydriver1949 for the countless hours he has spent helping my dad through this process.…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “@hmondragon1 when these awesome Marauders were introduced I was working for Ford and had the pleasure of using one as a loaner from Ford Motor Company for a few weeks. It was an unbelievable car and I drove it all around Southern…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “Even after more than 50 years, this is really all the car a person needs, for just daily driving, as well as the more spirited moments when we enjoy the wonderful invention that the automobile is. The color combination could not be…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “I worked a security detail guarding this car and the others Mr. Yamagata was painting at his Malibu studio. The cars were stored in a multi level parking garage overlooking the Pacific. All the cars were painted in various tropical scenes. Quite…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “IMO….The best wagon ever produced for the money….If serviced and maintained properly, these are pretty much bullet proof….Mine is a black metallic 6 speed with atacama with 205K miles and it drives like it left the factory yesterday!” 10 Paschal commented on…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “What an auction. This car was purchased by my grandfather from the AE collection years back, then sold to our neighbor when he passed. The family is excited to have it back!!!” 50 HamiltonSeth commented on Ex–Paul Walker 2005 Ford GT “Q:…
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday: “So publicly… …not 930… …and not 930 Turbo… not even 911 turbo! or even 930 Turbo! …or even 911 Turbo or Turbo Carrera or Turbo 3.0! …just… “turbo”” 18 Symbolic_International commented on 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo “@CForrest 1975 MY 930 was RoW…
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