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:2023 Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD Coupe
    1976 BMW 2002 5-Speed
    1954 Buick Skylark Convertible
    2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
    No Reserve: 1984 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk
    1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350 Convertible 4-Speed
    2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4×4
    No Reserve: 2006 Jaguar XK8 Convertible
    No Reserve: Six-Piece Ferrari 458 Spider Luggage Set by Schedoni
    1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
    No Reserve: 2003 Land Rover Discovery II SE
    No Reserve: 1985 Honda VF1000R Interceptor Project
    No Reserve: 24-Years-Owned 1998 BMW 540i Sport 6-Speed
    385 Stroker-Powered 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
    27k-Mile 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 6-Speed
    No Reserve: LS6-Powered 1985 Volvo 740 Sedan 6-Speed
    No Reserve: Pair of Weber 40 DCO 3 Carburetors
    1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
    360-Powered 1977 Jeep CJ-7 4-Speed
    1971 Bultaco Sherpa S 200 TSS-Style Race Bike
    210-Mile 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Track Package
    No Reserve: 1977 Chevrolet G20
    LS3-Powered 1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible
    13k-Mile 1995 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Stillen SMZ 5-Speed
    No Reserve: 1970 Honda CT70 Trail
    25k-Mile 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed
    48k-Mile 1997 Chevrolet K2500 HD Silverado Extended Cab 7.4L 4×4
    No Reserve: Neon Plymouth Road Runner Sign
    No Reserve: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
    2004 Ducati 998 Matrix
    584-Mile 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt
    2.0L-Powered 1971 Porsche 914
    1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria 3-Speed
    1961 MV Agusta 150 RS
    No Reserve: Tool Kit for Porsche 964
    1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3.5L Drophead Coupe Project
    1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LS5 454/270 4-Speed
    No Reserve: 347-Powered, Gasser-Style 1962 Ford Falcon 2-Door Sedan 5-Speed
    Meyers Manx
    1957 Triumph TR3A
    No Reserve: 2003 BMW 530i Sport 5-Speed
    No Reserve: 2015 Ducati Scrambler Icon
    454-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe 5-Speed
    1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed
    19k-Mile 2004 Chevrolet SSR
    1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner
    No Reserve: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 4-Speed
    No Reserve: 2001 Porsche Boxster 5-Speed
    Modified 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
    No Reserve: Modified JDM 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 6-Speed
    Modified 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside Pickup
    GM Performance Parts Anniversary Edition Chevrolet 427 Crate Engine
    1973 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
    No Reserve: Alpha Technology Mercedes-Benz 500SL-Style Go-Kart
    No Reserve: 2001 Ford Excursion Limited Power Stroke 4×4
    274 Flathead-Powered 1931 Ford Model A 5-Window Coupe
    428-Powered 1969 Pontiac Firebird Coupe
    No Reserve: 5.3L-Powered 1993 GMC Jimmy SLE 2-Door
    2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
    Electric-Conversion 1973 Volkswagen Type 2
    No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible
    No Reserve: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 4×4
    No Reserve: 1983 Honda Prelude 5-Speed
    2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0 5-Speed
    1941 Buick Series 50 Super Convertible Coupe
    1991 BMW 325iX Touring 5-Speed
    25-Years-Owned 1971 Bultaco Pursang 125
    No Reserve: 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup 5-Speed
    11k-Mile 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Coupe 50th Anniversary Edition
    No Reserve: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280GE
    Original-Owner 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 6-Speed
    2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 6-Speed
    No Reserve: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Wagon
    No Reserve: Supercharged 1998 Ford Contour SVT
    1995 Ducati 916
    1993 Chevrolet Blazer K1500 Silverado 4×4
    No Reserve: 1966 Porsche 912 Sunroof Coupe 4-Speed Project
    1,679cc-Powered 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
    1954 Willys M38A1
    27k-Kilometer 2001 Audi RS4 Avant
    South Sea Blue Metallic 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Weissach
    5k-Kilometer 2017 Volvo S60 Polestar
    No Reserve: 1976 Datsun 280Z 4-Speed
    28-Years-Owned 1933 Chrysler Series CO Sedan
    1983 GMC C1500 High Sierra
    1964 Jaguar Mk II 3.4 4-Speed
    383-Powered 1972 Jeep Commando Rock Crawler
    Supercharged 408-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe 6-Speed
    No Reserve: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
    11k-Mile 2015 McLaren 650S Spider
    No Reserve: 21-Years-Owned 1970 Porsche 914-6
    B20-Powered 1966 Volvo 122S 2-Door
    No Reserve: Modified 1967 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Roadster
    No Reserve: 32k-Mile 2013 Maserati Quattroporte S
    2018 Airstream Bambi Sport 22FB
    440-Powered, Road Runner–Style 1970 Plymouth Satellite Hardtop 5-Speed
    No Reserve: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX 5-Speed List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    97 BaT Auctions Closing Today
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1957 Maserati 200SI is one of 28 examples of the Sport Internazionale variant built during a single year of production and was designated for delivery to Maserati of America in July 1957 but is believed to have instead been retained as a factory works car. Chassis 2425 was reportedly driven to a […]
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    1957 Maserati 200SI by Fantuzzi
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1957 Maserati 200SI is one of 28 examples of the Sport Internazionale variant built during a single year of production and was designated for delivery to Maserati of America in July 1957 but is believed to have instead been retained as a factory works car. Chassis 2425 was reportedly driven to a […]
    http://dlvr.it/TNtyBG

    1957 Maserati 200SI by Fantuzzi
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1984 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole cabriolet is powered by a 2.9-liter F105A V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle and is finished in Rosso Corsa over beige leather upholstery. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, 17″ multi-piece alloy wheels, a black soft top, a beige convertible top boot, a gated shifter, an aftermarket stereo, […]
    http://dlvr.it/TNtyBF

    1984 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Cabriolet
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1974 Porsche 914 was acquired by the current owner in 2019 and was subsequently modified with a 383ci Stroker V8 and a six-speed manual transaxle. The car was fitted with a rear wing along with a fiberglass front bumper, air dam, and fender flares, and it rides on 17″ Linea Corse wheels […]
    http://dlvr.it/TNtyBC

    383 Stroker-Powered 1974 Porsche 914 6-Speed
  • Text Drive Sales:This Factory Five Racing Type 65 is a Gen 3 coupe that was assembled under previous ownership in 2020. Power is provided by a small-block 427ci stroker V8 paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission and a Torsen limited-slip differential. Finished in dark blue and orange, the car is equipped with a roll […]
    http://dlvr.it/TNtyB5

    427-Powered Factory Five Racing Type 65 Gen 3 Coupe at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1957 Chevrolet 3116 Suburban Carryall was purchased new by the seller’s father-in-law from Peninsula Chevrolet of Palo Alto, California. The seller tells us that their spouse learned to drive in the truck, and that it has travelled more than 257k miles throughout the Western US as well as areas of Mexico, Canada, […]
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    Original-Family-Owned 1957 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1957 Maserati 200SI is one of 28 examples of the Sport Internazionale variant built during a single year of production and was designated for delivery to Maserati of America in July 1957 but is believed to have instead been retained as a factory works car. Chassis 2425 was reportedly driven to a […]
    http://dlvr.it/TNty3L

    1957 Maserati 200SI by Fantuzzi
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1984 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole cabriolet is powered by a 2.9-liter F105A V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle and is finished in Rosso Corsa over beige leather upholstery. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, 17″ multi-piece alloy wheels, a black soft top, a beige convertible top boot, a gated shifter, an aftermarket stereo, […]
    http://dlvr.it/TNty2y

    1984 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Cabriolet
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1974 Porsche 914 was acquired by the current owner in 2019 and was subsequently modified with a 383ci Stroker V8 and a six-speed manual transaxle. The car was fitted with a rear wing along with a fiberglass front bumper, air dam, and fender flares, and it rides on 17″ Linea Corse wheels […]
    http://dlvr.it/TNty2x

    383 Stroker-Powered 1974 Porsche 914 6-Speed
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