Learn about the Cars.com âBest Ofâ Awards and how to use the winning vehicle badges to promote and endorse inventory on your lot.
Learn how to leverage the Consumer Satisfaction awards and add assets and badges to your Cars.com profile page, social channels, or dealership to hype up your positive reviews and reputation.
Learn how Deal Badges work on Cars.com, what factors determine badge eligibility, and how Deal Badges appear to shoppers.
Learn how to earn Cars Commerce rewards and rebate benefits as a Premium + customer if you bundle with other eligible Cars Commerce solutions.
Learn how to access and leverage the Dealer of the Year awards from your Dealer Panel. Check your status and show off that you are âDealer of the Yearâ at your dealership.
Learn how Cars.com's American Made Index ranks vehicles and where AMI badges appear on your listings to help connect with shoppers prioritizing domestic manufacturing.
Learn how Certified listings work on Cars.com, what may qualify a vehicle as Certified, and how Certified vehicles typically appear for shoppers.
Get answers to common questions about Instant Financing powered by CreditIQ, including credit pull types, dealer tier features, adding users to Automatic, and customizing payment estimates.
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Impressions don't prove ROI. See how Cars.com IMV connects video campaigns to real lot visits and vehicle sales.
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Learn how Cars.com Shopper Alerts notify your team the moment a lead submits an inquiry to another dealer, so you can win them back.
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Transparency is table stakes for today's used car shoppers. Here's how to go further and give every shopper the confidence to choose your dealership.
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