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.

  • Text Drive Sales:This 2007 BMW 335i convertible has 52k miles and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline-six paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Finished in Sparkling Graphite Metallic over Black Dakota leather, the car features the Premium, Cold Weather, and Sport packages, which together added a sport-calibrated suspension, 18″ Style 189 alloy wheels, and heated power-adjustable front sport seats. Additional equipment includes a retractable hardtop, adaptive xenon headlights, Park Distance Control, iDrive with navigation, and dual-zone automatic climate control. This E93 is now offered at no reserve by the selling dealer with an owner’s manual, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Texas title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    2007 BMW 335i Convertible Sport 6-Speed at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 2010 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG is powered by a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 linked with a five-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and locking front, center, and rear differentials. Finished in Arctic White over white leather upholstery, it is equipped with xenon headlights, fog lights, a front brush guard, running boards, 19″ AMG five-spoke wheels, a Harman Kardon sound system, heated power-adjustable front seats, a heated rear bench, a heated steering wheel, COMAND infotainment, and air conditioning. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this W463 G55 AMG has 120k miles and is offered in Florida with a clean Carfax report and an Illinois title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    2010 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG
  • Text Drive Sales:This 2021 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum was initially sold by Bert Ogden Cadillac in Texas, and it was purchased by the seller in December 2024. The truck has 31k miles, and power is provided by a 6.2-liter V8 paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. It is finished in Sandstone Metallic and features a panoramic sunroof, power-retractable side steps, 22″ 10-spoke alloy wheels, and an Air Ride Adaptive Suspension system. The cabin is specified in a Whisper Beige and Gideon color scheme, and appointed with heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, second-row heated captain’s chairs, and a power-folding third row bench in addition to a 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference surround sound system, a 16.9″ OLED infotainment screen, a rear-seat entertainment system, multiple device charging options, and tri-zone automatic climate control. A suite of active driving aids includes a head-up display, a Surround Vision camera, a rearview camera mirror, adaptive cruise control, enhanced automatic emergency braking, enhanced automatic parking assist, and more. This Escalade is now offered with a window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, a set of factory headphones, two key fobs, a clean Carfax report, and a Texas title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    2021 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280GE cabriolet was imported to the US from Colombia in 2021 and has been refinished in matte gray over black and red vinyl. It is powered by a 2.8-liter M110 inline-six linked to a five-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and locking front and rear differentials. Equipment includes a black canvas top, LED lighting, black 20″ aftermarket wheels, a body lift, front disc brakes, air conditioning, power windows, a Jensen touchscreen Bluetooth head unit, and front- and rear-facing cameras. Acquired by the current owner in 2024 and previously offered on BaT in June 2025, this W460 280GE is offered by the seller on behalf of the owner in California with a clean Carfax report and a clean Montana title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1986 Mercedes-Benz 280GE Cabriolet 5-Speed
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1958 Volvo PV445 Duett was purchased in 2020 by the seller, who describes it as a running project and believes the vehicle has been registered in California since new. Finished in red and white over white and black vinyl upholstery, the wagon is powered by a replacement 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes 15″ steel wheels, a roof rack, a two-piece windshield, chrome bumpers, vent windows, a cabin heater, and front bucket and rear bench seats. This PV445 Duett is offered at no reserve with a spare engine and parts along with a California title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1958 Volvo PV445 Duett at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1919 Buick Series H is a model H-44 roadster that was purchased by the seller as a non-running project in 2023. The car wears faded red paint and retains a 241.6ci inline-six paired with a three-speed manual transmission. It features windshield, top, and seat frames as well as rear mechanical drum brakes, wood-spoke wheels, cowl lamps, and a rear luggage trunk. This Buick H-Six-44 roadster project is now offered at no reserve in Charlottesville, Virginia, on a bill of sale with a collection of spare parts that includes headlights, two wood-spoke wheels, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1919 Buick Series H Roadster Project at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This single-sided reproduction sign displays the Big Boy figure illuminated by red, yellow, orange, green, white, and blue neon tubes. The sign measures approximately 45″ tall by 33″ wide, is wired for 120-volt circuitry, and has mounting provisions for wall-mounting or hanging. Acquired by the seller in 2025, this sign is now offered at no reserve in Dundee, Illinois, with a wooden shipping crate. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    Neon Big Boy Sign at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This BMW S14 inline-four was rebuilt by the seller’s shop, Lang Racing Development of Lake Forest, California, in 2021 to displace 2.7 liters for a 1988 BMW M3 race car. The seller states the engine and included Getrag transmission were installed for 4,958 miles before they were removed and stored in favor of an S54 engine. The total scope of rebuild work is outlined in a three-page estimate in the gallery, totaling just over $30k. This S14 inline-four and Getrag gearbox are offered at no reserve in California. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    BMW S14 2.7L Engine and Getrag 5-Speed Gearbox at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4MATIC was delivered new to Mercedes-Benz of Portland in Oregon and is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that drives all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. The wagon is finished in black over black leather and features 19″ five-spoke alloy wheels, a power liftgate, roof rails, a rearview camera, heated front seats, COMAND, navigation, and a Burmester surround sound system. The vehicle was purchased by the seller’s company in 2021, and it has 55k miles. This X253 is now offered at no reserve with a clean California title in the name of the seller’s company. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4MATIC at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune is finished in Sandstorm Yellow Metallic, and it  is powered by a turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-four paired with a six-speed automatic transaxle. The car is outfitted with the Dune Lighting Package as well as 18″ Canyon alloy wheels, a raised suspension, a front stabilizer bar, a panoramic sunroof, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, a rear spoiler, and heated power-adjustable side mirrors. The cabin houses front bucket seats trimmed in Gray Dune V-Tex leatherette and cloth, and the car also features push-button start, body-color interior trim, a Käferfach glovebox, automatic climate control, a touchscreen, navigation, and cruise control. This A5 Beetle has 15k miles and is now offered by the selling dealer in Massachusetts with literature and a clean Texas title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    15k-Mile 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune
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