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Stars Sell Cars: How to Manage Your Online Reputation

Published: June 29, 2015

Do stars sell cars?

No, I’m not talking about Matthew McConaughey and his popular Lincoln MKC commercials.

If you’re a dealer, you should be more worried about the stars on your online reviews than the rom-com actor. Because yes, stars do sell cars, but your customers aren’t going to just hand them over.

‘NO ONE READS REVIEWS ANYWAY’

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Sure, you can tell yourself that no one cares about your online reputation, but know this: Customers read reviews. More now than ever.

Before we hit the movies or try a new restaurant, we’re checking out the online reaction.

If people are reading reviews about small decisions in life (a $5 cup of coffee or a $10 movie), you know they’re doing online research before investing thousands in a new car.

Your dealership’s online reputation could be the factor that drives a customer to — or away — from your lot.