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A 35-point automotive marketing checklist

35 items across profiles and listings, the ad account, content production, lead follow-up, and compliance. Start here in your first week on a new dealership or shop account.

35 items5 groups10 minOctober 15, 2026

  • checklist
  • dealership
  • repair shop
  • compliance

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3 items open, 35 items in total. Members see the rest.

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Run the full list once in your first week, then repeat the “ad account” and “compliance” sections every month. If you can't check an item, write down the owner and a date next to it.

Profiles, listings, and website

7 items
  • Google Business Profile category, hours, services, and location are correct.
  • Business name, address, and phone are written the same everywhere.
  • Every inventory listing has an inspection summary and a way to see the full report.

4 items more in this group for members.

32 items more for members

This item has 35 items in total. With a membership you see all of it and copy any line in one click.

  1. Ad account and tracking7 items
  2. Content production7 items
  3. Lead follow-up and sales7 items
  4. Compliance and data7 items
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The same item for other industries

This item has a separately written version for 31 other industries. If you work with them too, open their version.

Automotive page

  • Copy template12 min

    15 copy and message templates for automotive

    Inventory car post

    {VEHICLE} | {MILEAGE} km | {FUEL_TRANSMISSION} Good fit for: {GOOD_FIT_FOR} Inspection summary: {INSPECTION_SUMMARY} Highlights: {FEATURES} We'll send the full report on WhatsApp. For a test drive, we're at the showroom {DAYS}, {HOURS}. {DEALERSHIP} · {ADDRESS}

    15 templates · 5 groupsMembers only

  • Message template25 min

    WhatsApp and DM replies

    First reply to a listing inquiry

    Hi {NAME}, this is {REP} from {DEALERSHIP}. Thanks for writing about the {VEHICLE}. Here's the car's inspection report and its latest photos: {REPORT_LINK} Two quick questions so I can give you better information: will you mostly drive in the city or on the highway? And do you have a car you're thinking of trading in?

    20 templates · 5 groupsMembers only

  • Hook bank10 min

    Reels and short-video openers

    A 1.85 m passenger just sat in the back. Where did their knees end up?

    50 hooks · 5 groupsMembers only

  • Hook bank10 min

    Objection and hesitation hooks

    What's inside the listed price? Inspection, prep service, and transfer help.

    50 hooks · 5 groupsMembers only