Question: Is there a technology platform that can help me reduce costs and increase revenue in my auto dealership's service department?

If you want to cut costs and boost revenue in your car dealership's service center, myKaarma is worth a look. The service lane technology platform is designed to improve customer satisfaction and retention while cutting costs. It offers mobile-first communication, multiple payment methods, an online scheduler, video walkarounds and pickup and delivery management. Integration with Uber for Business and artificial intelligence technology is designed to make service easier and boost sales.

Another option is Solera, which offers a suite of automotive software. Solera's AI-powered workflows and massive database of repair orders can help dealerships streamline service operations, cutting costs and improving efficiency. The company's platform is designed to track and maintain vehicles through dealerships, insurers and repairers, so it's designed to be a service center automation foundation that can help dealerships improve business results.

For better automotive inventory management, Lotlinx offers an AI-powered platform designed to help dealerships get the most out of their vehicle inventory and revenue. Predictive analytics and data insights help dealerships mitigate inventory risk, maximize profit and improve sales productivity. That can mean quicker vehicle sales, lower holding costs and higher profit margins.

And Kenect offers an all-in-one platform for dealerships to communicate with customers, manage their online reputation and collect payments. Its suite of AI-powered tools -- texting, review management, payment collection and video chat -- are tightly integrated with DMS and CRM systems. Kenect promises to free up time and boost revenue by keeping customers engaged and improving communication.