Insights from NIADA 2025: Independent Dealers Are Demanding More — And Getting It

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This year’s NIADA 2025 Convention made one thing very clear. Independent Dealers are no longer willing to settle for outdated platforms that were never built with them in mind. They want modern, intuitive tools that fit how they actually run their business. And they are ready to make the shift.

Dealer Controlled Solutions showed up at Booth 325 to meet that moment. We did not just demo software. We had real conversations about what it looks like to take control of your dealership’s operations, your portfolio, and your profitability.

What We Heard from Dealers

From the start of the show, Independent Dealers made it clear. They are done working around legacy systems that were built for franchise operations or large lenders. What they want is dealer-first technology that delivers control, flexibility, and performance. Here is what stood out:

• Cloud-based flexibility that lets you run your store from anywhere
• Built-in portfolio and collections tools that centralize your operations
• Open integrations with the tech you already trust
• A platform that is simple, fast, and tailored to your workflows

The Conversations That Matter

Whether it was reconnecting with long-time partners like Carns-N-Credit, hearing positive feedback from automotive leaders like Sean Kelley, or speaking with first-time visitors who were just learning about DCS, the momentum was real. Dealers came looking for a better way to run their business. And they saw it in action.

Dealer Controlled Solutions is not just another DMS. It is a platform designed for the way Independent Dealers actually work.

Looking Ahead

If we missed you in Vegas, we still want to connect. There is a better way to manage your dealership, and we are here to show it to you.

Book a personalized walkthrough today to see how Dealer Controlled Solutions can help you simplify your operations, increase your collections, and keep more of your profits.

Let’s build the future of Independent Dealerships — together.

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