AutoHub

Overview

AutoHub is a specialized vehicle acquisition and appraisal platform built to help automotive dealerships source inventory directly from their service drives. The software replaces traditional, inconsistent acquisition processes with data-driven workflows, SMS outreach, and trade-in tools. It enables teams to identify, appraise, and convert customer vehicles into profitable inventory faster. Dealerships rely on it to streamline trade-ins and secure quality cars before they hit external auctions.

What it does

• Identifies high-potential vehicle acquisition targets directly from everyday service drive interactions and customer visits.
• Delivers fast, data-backed vehicle valuations and digital trade-in widgets to engage prospective sellers.
• Streamlines multi-channel follow-up workflows and automated text messaging campaigns to boost conversion.
• Provides management dashboards with real-time performance visibility and pricing guardrails to protect profit margins.

Who it's for

• Automotive Dealerships
• General Managers
• Used Car Directors
• Service Department Managers

Why it works

• Converts everyday service drive traffic into a consistent, predictable stream of pre-owned inventory.
• Built-in pricing guardrails maintain margin consistency and prevent guesswork across appraisals.
• Conversion-first design tracks every opportunity to eliminate missed leads and dropped deals.
• Seamless integration fits naturally into existing dealership workflows without disrupting daily customer service.

Founder story

Founded in 2017 by Sam Naimi and Arnaud Douceur in Tiburon, California, AutoHub was built to solve the inventory shortage challenges faced by modern car dealerships. The founders created a targeted platform to unlock the untapped vehicle supply hiding inside everyday dealership service drives.

Alternatives

• VINCUE
• Carketa
• Work Truck Solutions
• Dealerware

Comparison overview

• AutoHub focuses specifically on converting service drive traffic into vehicle acquisitions, whereas general dealership inventory solutions concentrate primarily on lot merchandising and auction sourcing.
• It bundles trade-in widgets with appraisal accountability workflows tailored directly for used car managers.