Guidepoint Systems, a global provider of telematics and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers automotive dealerships, rental car agencies, and fleet managers, announced new initiatives intended to drive profitability and fleet management for automotive dealerships.

Reducing overhead costs through investments in technology is critical to the future success and profitability of car dealerships, as it affords the opportunity to streamline certain day-to-day operations, including the ability to automate and outsource certain business processes.

With over 25 years of experience as a vehicle telematics industry leader, Guidepoint Systems has earned a reputation for operational excellence and technological innovations that deliver added efficiencies, reduce costs and provide new opportunities to grow the business. Current Guidepoint solutions help dealerships manage inventory more effectively, track and recover stolen vehicles, monitor and resolve battery issues, provide non-cancellable retail sell-through revenue opportunities, and much more.

Our latest innovation is an all-new Vehicle Health Monitor (VHM) platform, designed to help dealers grow service revenues and increase customer satisfaction, loyalty, retention and referrals. The VHM continuously monitors vehicle systems and mileage to alert owners of scheduled maintenance needs and the potential need for repairs.

Key VHM features include:

• Real-time DTC monitoring with automated diagnostics
• Scheduled maintenance reminders
• Recall notification alerts
• Ability for customers to schedule service visits

Dealers enjoy the following benefits:

• Reduces earnings curve by using TRUE ODOMETER
• Eliminates potential defection points
• Increases service revenues by encouraging customers to return for service
• Improves inventory management
• Increases customer satisfaction, loyalty and referrals
• Provides seamless integration with existing hardware and app.