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I’m looking for an experienced developer to build a full-scale Automotive Dealer Management System from scratch. The platform has to cover the three pillars of a modern dealership: • Inventory management – VIN-level vehicle records, photos, purchase costs, reconditioning status, floor-plan tracking, and automated stock aging alerts. • Customer relationship management – lead capture, test-drive scheduling, quote generation, follow-up automation, and a single customer timeline that ties interactions to specific vehicles. • Sales tracking – deal desking, F&I product upsells, commission calculations, and real-time dashboards that show pipeline health for the team and each salesperson. I also need seamless integration with: • Payment gateways (think Stripe or similar) for deposits and online reservation fees. • Accounting software such as QuickBooks or Xero so every sale posts automatically to the general ledger. • Marketing tools like Mailchimp and Meta Ads for one-click campaign launches from within a customer profile. • Our existing website templates, so inventory and specials publish instantly without duplicate data entry. Core expectations 1. Cloud-based architecture (AWS or comparable) with responsive UI. 2. Role-based access control and audit logs. 3. REST or GraphQL API so future mobile apps can hook in. 4. Source-controlled codebase (Git) and documented setup scripts for staging and production. 5. A concise hand-over package: database schema, API reference, and user guide. I’m happy to discuss tech stacks you’re comfortable with—Laravel, Django, Node, or another robust framework—as long as it meets the performance and security standards a dealership needs. When you reply, please outline relevant projects you have shipped, proposed milestones, and any clarifying questions you need answered before kicking off development.
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Hi there, We understand you're looking for a comprehensive Automotive Dealer Management System that covers inventory management, customer relationship management, and sales tracking, with seamless integrations to payment gateways, accounting software, marketing tools, and your existing website templates. Our team at Webbook Studio has experience in building complex systems, including a custom CRM/ERP system and e-commerce platforms using PHP, WordPress, and WooCommerce. For example, we developed a website for a luxury leather retailer using PHP and custom design, which included inventory management and automated stock updates. We can deliver a cloud-based, responsive UI system with role-based access control, audit logs, and a REST API for future mobile app integrations. One question: Have you considered any specific technology stack or framework for this project, or would you like us to propose a few options based on our experience and your requirements? Feel free to message us to discuss the details! — Webbook Studio
$30 USD in 40 days
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I understand you’re looking to build a comprehensive Automotive Dealer Management System. This type of project has a clear goal: streamline operations and improve customer interactions. What usually matters most here is ensuring the system can handle scalability and maintainability as your user base grows. A common issue in systems like this is managing the complex workflows and integrations necessary for real-time data synchronization. The tricky part is usually ensuring that permissions and data security are robust while allowing for smooth user experiences. My approach would involve structuring the system with a modular architecture, enabling future expansions without significant overhauls. I’d focus on using well-defined APIs for integrations and ensuring the database design supports efficient queries and transactions. I've worked on similar systems in the automotive sector, which has given me insights into user role management and backend logic critical for your success. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What specific user roles do you envision for the system? Q2 – Are there any existing platforms you plan to integrate with? Q3 – What are your expectations regarding system scalability and future features? Happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
$50 USD in 30 days
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Dear , We carefully studied the description of your project and we can confirm that we understand your needs and are also interested in your project. Our team has the necessary resources to start your project as soon as possible and complete it in a very short time. We are 25 years in this business and our technical specialists have strong experience in PHP, Java, Website Design, Cloud Computing, MySQL, C++ Programming, HTML, Full Stack Development, Database Design, API Development and other technologies relevant to your project. Please, review our profile https://www.freelancer.com/u/tangramua where you can find detailed information about our company, our portfolio, and the client's recent reviews. Please contact us via Freelancer Chat to discuss your project in details. Best regards, Sales department Tangram Canada Inc.
$30 USD in 5 days
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Hi, I build scalable DMS solutions using Laravel and AWS. I will architect your inventory, CRM, and sales pipeline to sync seamlessly with your accounting and marketing tools. You get a clean codebase, documented API, and full ownership. Let’s discuss and get started! -AJ
$38 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I am a software engineer with over 16 years of experience building secure cloud platforms, CRM workflows, transaction systems, third-party integrations, and operational dashboards. I have shipped comparable business applications that connect inventory, customer activity, payments, accounting, reporting, and role-based administration within a single auditable system. Those projects cannot be shared publicly, but I can demonstrate relevant work privately. I would deliver this in practical milestones: discovery and architecture; database, authentication, and VIN-level inventory; CRM and customer timeline; deal desking, F&I, commissions, and dashboards; then payment, accounting, marketing, and website integrations. The final phase would cover security testing, AWS staging/production deployment, documentation, training, and handover. I would also keep the API structured for future mobile applications and ensure critical financial and inventory actions are fully logged. Before kickoff, I would like to confirm whether this is for one dealership or a multi-location SaaS platform, which accounting and payment providers should be prioritized, the technology behind the existing website templates, and whether legacy inventory/customer data must be migrated. Please contact me to discuss details.
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi — Puru here from ErgoSphere. You're essentially building a comprehensive Automotive Dealer Management System that centralizes inventory, customer relationships, and sales tracking, while integrating with various external services like payment gateways and marketing tools. What usually matters most here is ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and maintaining robust data integrity across inventory, CRM, and sales tracking modules. For the technical approach, I'd suggest using Django for its robust ORM and admin interface, ensuring secure and maintainable backends. React with Tailwind can deliver a responsive UI. Integrating with Stripe, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp will be streamlined using their respective APIs. Role-based access control will be implemented through Django's in-built permissions framework, and all services will be containerized with Docker for ease of deployment on AWS. I've worked on AI-enabled UIs, scalable web apps, and complex API integrations, which are directly relevant to this project. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – Do you have a preference for REST vs. GraphQL for the API? Q2 – Are there any specific marketing tools besides Mailchimp and Meta Ads? Q3 – How do you envision the hand-over package to be structured? A working prototype could reasonably be targeted within 12–16 weeks, followed by a polished release in roughly 20 weeks depending on integration complexities and feedback cycles. Looking forward to hearing from you.
$60 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, I read your project "Custom Automotive DMS Build" and it matches what I do with PHP, Website Design, HTML, Full Stack Development. I have delivered similar work before and can start right away. I can complete it in 40 days for 49 USD, revisions included. Can you share any extra details or files so I can confirm the scope? Happy to start today.
$49 USD in 40 days
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Hi, Mateo here, from Toronto, to help you. A dealership DMS only earns trust if the customer timeline and vehicle records stay genuinely linked, a lead's test-drive, quote, and eventual sale all need to trace back to the same VIN record, otherwise the "single customer timeline" becomes three disconnected systems wearing one UI. I'd architect this with vehicles, customers, and deals as core linked entities from the start, so inventory aging alerts, CRM follow-ups, and sales pipeline dashboards all read from the same underlying data rather than duplicating state across modules, that's what makes the QuickBooks/Xero posting and Stripe deposit integration reliable later rather than bolted on. Given the scope spans inventory, CRM, sales tracking, and four external integrations, I'd suggest starting with inventory management and core CRM as Phase 1, since that's the foundation everything else builds on, then layering in sales tracking, payment/accounting integrations, and marketing tool connections in subsequent phases. Would starting with inventory and CRM as Phase 1 work for you, with sales tracking and the integrations following once that core is solid? Looking forward to working with you.
$40 USD in 40 days
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Having built a reputable software development brand over the years, Web Crest prides itself in delivering high-quality, tailored solutions to clients. You seek an experienced developer capable of creating an Automotive Dealer Management System with particular attention to inventory management, customer relationship management and sales tracking. Rest assured, we will build you a cloud-based system that is responsive, with a role-based access control and audit logs, and integrated seamlessly with payment gateways, accounting software and marketing tools. Our proficiency across multiple stacks such as Laravel, Django, Node.js or more aligns harmoniously with the performance and security standards your dealership requires for this project. We have demonstrated this capability in previous projects involving API Development & Integrations, SaaS Platform Development, among others. This expertise extends to frontend technology like React.js which will be instrumental in giving you the user interface experience you desire as well. I understand that successful completion of this project goes beyond just development; you also need clear hand-over materials for future endeavors. I assure you that our approach includes providing a concise handover package that covers database schema, API reference and user guide.
$30 USD in 40 days
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Hello There! I’m Md Toriqul Islam, an experienced full-stack developer specializing in Laravel, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL/MySQL, REST APIs, cloud architecture, CRM, and business management systems. I have rich experience building inventory, CRM, sales, workflow, payment, accounting, marketing, dashboards, RBAC, and API-driven platforms with scalable database architectures. I understand you need a complete Automotive Dealer Management System covering VIN-level inventory, CRM, test drives, quotes, deal tracking, F&I, commissions, dashboards, payments, accounting, marketing, and website inventory synchronization. I am skilled in Laravel, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, Stripe, REST/GraphQL APIs, RBAC, audit logs, QuickBooks/Xero integrations, and marketing automation. A few questions: 1) Do you currently have an inventory database or dealership system whose data needs to be migrated? 2) Which accounting system and payment gateway should be prioritized for Phase 1? 3) Do your existing website templates already expose an API for automatic inventory/specials synchronization? I can provide a clear milestone plan covering architecture, inventory/CRM, sales, integrations, testing, deployment, and documentation. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Md Toriqul Islam
$25 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I'm Denis, and I've built systems handling inventory, CRM, and sales workflows with integrations to accounting, payments, and marketing tools. Your DMS needs a solid foundation where VIN-level inventory syncs with real-time aging alerts, customer timelines track interactions per vehicle, and sales data flows seamlessly into accounting while remaining accessible via a responsive dashboard. Payment and marketing integrations must be reliable and secure, with clear audit trails for roles and transactions. For implementation, I’d start with a requirements review to lock down data models for vehicles, customers, and deals, then plan the API and frontend in parallel. The core would be built as a modular monolith with clear service boundaries so future mobile clients can consume the same endpoints. Integration layers for QuickBooks, Stripe, and Mailchimp would follow, using webhooks and OAuth where needed. Testing would cover edge cases like partial payment reversals and duplicate campaign launches, with staging deployments mimicking production. One area to watch is the inventory update frequency—real-time VIN tracking can generate high write volumes, so the database design should optimize for fast inserts while keeping queries performant. Data quality from legacy systems is another common hurdle—import scripts should include validation and cleanup before migration. I can start working right away. Let's connect and discuss the details. Thanks, Denis.
$25 USD in 40 days
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I have experience building complex business management platforms with inventory management, CRM, sales workflows, dashboards, role-based access, APIs, and third-party integrations. I can develop a scalable Automotive Dealer Management System with VIN-level inventory, customer tracking, deal management, commissions, payments, accounting, marketing integrations, and website synchronization. I’ll structure the development into clear milestones with a secure cloud architecture, documented APIs, Git-based code, and complete handover documentation. Please start the inbox so we can discuss your workflows and project scope.
$25 USD in 40 days
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Hi there! I see you're looking for a developer to create a comprehensive Automotive Dealer Management System. Your goal to streamline operations and enhance customer experience is key, and I have the skills to make it happen. With over 10 years of experience in full-stack development, I’m well-versed in PHP, MySQL, and API development, ensuring a robust and scalable solution. Let’s connect and discuss how I can help build a system that meets your needs!
$25 USD in 30 days
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I’ll build a secure, cloud-based DMS around a single source of truth for VIN, customer, and deal data, covering inventory, CRM, desking, F&I, commissions, and dashboards. Integrations will use documented APIs, webhooks, idempotent sync, and failure logging to keep payments, accounting, marketing, and website inventory reliable. The platform will include role-based access, audit trails, responsive workflows, REST/GraphQL endpoints, Git-based deployment, and complete technical handover documentation.
$38 USD in 40 days
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Building a full-scale Automotive DMS with all three pillars integrated and smooth connections to payment, accounting, marketing, and your website is a complex but manageable project. I recently worked on a dealership CRM with inventory tracking and sales dashboards that automated stock alerts and integrated with QuickBooks, cutting manual entry by 90%. As a first step, I suggest breaking this into clear milestones: 1. Inventory management core (VIN records, photos, alerts) 2. CRM features with lead capture and customer timeline 3. Sales tracking with deal desking and commission reports 4. Payment and external system integrations 5. API development and role-based access security 6. Deployment scripts, documentation, and final handover Two points to clarify: - Do you prefer REST or GraphQL APIs for the external app integration? GraphQL can reduce data overfetching but requires more upfront schema design. - For marketing tool connections, are there specific campaign workflows you want automated or just easy access to launch campaigns? I’m ready to start mapping out architecture and tech choices based on your answers, and ensure AWS hosting, security, and scalability meet dealership needs. Let me know your thoughts so we can begin.
$25 USD in 7 days
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Hi, The key to this project is getting the dealership domain model right before building screens. Vehicle inventory, customer history, deals, F&I, accounting entries and commissions all need clean relationships or later integrations become fragile very quickly. My background includes full-stack SaaS development, cloud architecture, APIs, multi-tenant systems, authentication/permissions, databases and production integrations. I would begin with a paid architecture phase covering VIN/inventory workflows, CRM/deal entities, role permissions, audit logs, integration boundaries, database structure and the deployment model. From there I would build in phases: inventory first, then CRM, sales/F&I, accounting/payments, marketing integrations and reporting. I would also keep Stripe, QuickBooks/Xero, Mailchimp/Meta and website publishing behind well-defined integration layers so each provider can be replaced or extended without rewriting the core DMS.
$32 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I can build this Automotive Dealer Management System as a scalable cloud-based platform covering VIN-level inventory, CRM, sales/deal tracking, F&I, commissions, dashboards, and the integrations you listed. I’d recommend a modular backend such as Laravel or Node.js with PostgreSQL, AWS infrastructure, a responsive modern frontend, REST/GraphQL APIs, Git-based version control, role-based permissions, audit logs, and automated staging/production deployment. I would structure the project into milestones: architecture/database design, inventory module, CRM and lead management, sales/deal desk and F&I, dashboards/reporting, third-party integrations, website synchronization, security/testing, and final deployment/documentation. I won’t claim projects I haven’t personally shipped, but I can demonstrate relevant technical work and explain exactly how I would approach the dealership workflows before development begins. Before kickoff, I’d like to clarify your current website/hosting setup, expected vehicle and user volume, QuickBooks/Xero and payment accounts, existing lead sources, and the exact workflow you currently use from lead → vehicle → deal → accounting.
$38 USD in 40 days
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Hi, there - Truong here. "FULL-SCALE AUTOMOTIVE DEALER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" - I understand you need one system connecting inventory, CRM, sales, and dealership integrations without duplicate data. I would use Laravel with MySQL and a modular REST API, with AWS deployment and RBAC/audit logging built into the core. This keeps dealership workflows maintainable while leaving a clean path for future mobile apps. One edge case is conflicting data between inventory, accounting, and your website. I would use VIN-level IDs, integration queues, validation, and retry-safe syncs so failed API calls do not create duplicate records. Which existing website and accounting system should the DMS integrate with first? Thank you.
$25 USD in 40 days
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Excited to build a cloud-based Automotive Dealer Management System that unifies inventory, CRM, and sales tracking, VIN-level detail, automated stock aging alerts, and a single customer timeline tied to specific vehicles. The solution will include role-based access control with audit logs, responsive dealership UI, and a REST/GraphQL API for future mobile integrations. Integration will be built for deposits/reservation flows via Stripe (or equivalent), automatic posting to QuickBooks/Xero general ledger, and one-click launches through Mailchimp and Meta Ads directly from customer profiles. To keep your website templates in sync, inventory and specials will publish instantly without duplicate data entry. I’ll deliver a Git-backed codebase with documented staging/production setup scripts, plus a hand-over package containing database schema, API reference, and a user guide.
$25 USD in 36 days
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I’ve built and scaled dealer management systems for mid-tier dealership groups, handling VIN-level inventory, CRM pipelines, and QuickBooks syncs via REST APIs. This aligns with your pillars—floor-plan tracking, F&I commission engines, and real-time dashboards are core to past implementations. I’ll scaffold the backend on Laravel (PostgreSQL) for ACID compliance, expose GraphQL for the API layer, and lock in RBAC with spatie/laravel-permission. Stripe will handle deposits, while the accounting layer will push entries to QuickBooks via their QBXML endpoint; Mailchimp and Meta will connect through their bulk campaign endpoints to avoid data duplication. I’ll containerize the stack with Docker, deploy to AWS ECS behind ALB, and include GitHub Actions workflows for CI/CD. Need clarity on your VIN parsing rules and floor-plan provider’s API spec before kicking off. Thanks, Andrii.
$37.50 USD in 40 days
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