I'm Launching an AI-Powered Used Car Dealer: The AI Car Dealership Project | Episode 1

Welcome to the first episode of The AI Car Dealership Project!

Join Car Dealer editor James Baggott on an unprecedented journey as he dives into the world of used car sales, powered by Artificial Intelligence.

With over two decades of experience writing about the car industry, James is now stepping into uncharted territory - running a used car dealership with no prior sales experience, but with AI as his co-pilot.

In this series, you'll witness the fusion of technology and traditional car dealership practices. From naming the business and drafting a business plan to setting up a website and managing inventory - AI will be at the forefront of it all.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

– The concept behind The AI Car Dealership Project
– His first steps setting up an AI-assisted used car dealership
– How he plans to use AI for tasks like marketing, photo editing, stock purchasing, and even sales

This isn't just about technology; it's about a fresh perspective on efficiency and innovation in a used car dealership. It's an exploration of AI's potential in a realm where gut feeling and expertise have always reigned supreme.

Stay tuned as James documents every step of his journey, from humble beginnings at home to aspirations of owning a full-scale dealership with a forecourt and maybe even a workshop. Expect insights, challenges, and the real story of integrating AI into the heart of a used car dealership.

Subscribe to our channel for regular updates and join me in discovering how AI might just redefine the car dealership industry.

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Your support and feedback is invaluable! Drop your thoughts in the comments and any tips greatly appreciated...

[philipmccambridge]

Seen one of your later videos and came back to watch from the start. Really interesting series, looking forward to following it!

As an aside that segment with Jon was a painful watch, it felt like it was a chore for him to even be there.

[oceangoddess]

The 4 P’s Marketing 101 The right PRODUCT In the right PLACE, With the right PROMOTION and the right PRICE … is the correct Marketing Mix ! 👍🏻 Good Luck 🍀

[evansnr]

Interesting concept will follow these videos closely! I work in IT and I’m doing a couple of AI projects myself. The hardest part I’m finding is for people to buy in to the concept.

[kennyg]

Brilliant James. Really hope this works for you. After listening to the podcast, I along with the other dealers will be following along closley.

[nickmcd]

People who aren’t looking into this will be left behind, just like they were when the internet came about

[AutoglymUK]

Watching! Good luck James, if you need any pointers in prepping cars for sale or the benefits to dealers and customers of offering paint protection, hit us up! Mark

[jasonrobinson_]

You should watch high peak autos to under what to look at to make a car good quality to sell for a higher price.

[pjquinnofficial]

This is superb James. Genius idea!!! 👏
Hope you are keeping well.

[tmlcars]

Very interesting, we use AI for our cars descriptions. AI is the way forward IMO.

[jakubcynarski]

Interesting concept, technology is free for us to use so why not use it to our advantage?

I do however wonder how this could impact creativity as it gives suggestions by recycling information already on the internet (machine learning). Therefore it's probably more suitable at improving process by proposing best practise as opposed to offering nuanced solutions that make an independent dealership stand out from the supermarkets.

[jontheodore]

Starting from home these days can be quickly stopped if Local Councils find out and can end in having an order put on the property, most have a thing about car dealers but good luck...

[nickmcd]

Can you get AI to transfer a digital order to a logistics company to pick up and deliver the car? That way you can do without a site….like Cazoo….

[TheWhippinpost]

Bard says don't trust ChatGPT.

Good luck.

[ricbrook]

Ai can't help, every car is individual and Ai usually uses data that's 2 years old

Using generic data on am individual product is stupid.

There's a reason why good buyers are in demand and why good sales staff aren't cheap!