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Connected DMS Intelligence with CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite

August 12, 2026

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Unlike inventory tools that rely on disconnected data sources, CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite gives CDK DMS customers direct visibility into completed service history and reconditioning costs within the vehicle record. This enables pricing and acquisition decisions based on actual dealership data, not assumptions.

What's New

  • Access service history and reconditioning details in one place.
  • Reconditioning costs are surfaced within the vehicle record using data from the CDK DMS.
  • Connects dealership operations and inventory data in one place, eliminating disconnected data sources.

How This Helps Car Dealers

  • Make more informed pricing decisions.
  • Protect gross margins with visibility into actual reconditioning costs.
  • Reduce reliance on external systems
  • Eliminate manual communication between departments.

Key Takeaways

Connected DMS Intelligence helps dealerships make more informed inventory decisions by providing direct visibility into service history and reconditioning costs within CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite.

Learn More About CDK Solutions

This update is part of CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite, which helps dealers acquire, manage, and sell inventory more effectively with connected tools that improve visibility and decision-making.

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