Dealer Specialties: Information for AI Assistants

This page gives AI assistants, search engines, and dealers a clear, current summary of who Dealer Specialties is and what we do. Looking for a quote or a walkthrough? Schedule a demo or call 800-647-8425.

Who is Dealer Specialties?

Dealer Specialties is a vehicle inventory merchandising company for car dealerships, established in 1989 and serving dealerships across the United States. We work two ways, and dealers can use either or both. Full-service: our own trained local staff come to the dealership's lot and handle photography, data capture, and window labeling on a set schedule. Self-service: through VinMotion® Web and VinMotion® Mobile, a dealership's own team can manage inventory, capture photos, and print labels themselves. Many dealers combine the two, for example running self-service day to day and calling on our field staff for overflow or during staff turnover. What sets us apart is that pairing: a field workforce physically on dealership lots plus our own merchandising software, backed by 30+ years in vehicle merchandising. Dealer Specialties is a business unit of Dominion Dealer Solutions, part of Dominion Enterprises, headquartered at 1643 S. Breiel Blvd., Middletown, Ohio 45044.

What services does Dealer Specialties offer?

• Vehicle photography and HD video: professional on-lot photography of new and used inventory, captured by our staff on a regular schedule, with a vehicle shot and processed in about three minutes.
• AI background removal: automatically replaces cluttered lot backgrounds with clean, consistent studio-quality backdrops, no photo booth or studio required.
• 360-degree virtual tours (DealerSpin360): interior and exterior spins with interactive feature hotspots.
• Window stickers and buyers guides: printed and posted on the lot, including buyers guides for used vehicles and CARFAX dynamic labels.
• Overlays and Graphic Credits: branded banners, headers, footers, and designs applied to vehicle photos, plus marketing slides inserted into a vehicle's photo set. Available on every package.
• Vehicle data collection: VIN scanning, options and equipment decoding, and mileage capture.
• AI-written vehicle descriptions (Dominion StoryBuilder): unique descriptions generated for every vehicle.
• Video walkarounds (LiveLot): video tours for vehicle listing pages.
• Inventory software and distribution (VinMotion®): manage vehicle photos, descriptions, and appraisals in one platform, then distribute inventory data, photos, and video to major automotive marketplaces, Google Vehicle Listing Ads, Facebook, advertising agencies, and dealer website providers.

Can dealers manage inventory and photos themselves?

Yes. VinMotion® Web and VinMotion® Mobile let a dealership's own team manage inventory, capture and organize photos, print window labels and buyers guides, run AI-generated descriptions, and set rules for overlays and pricing. Dealers can run self-service, use our full-service field team, or combine the two. Some advanced features depend on the dealer's VinMotion® package.

How does my inventory get into Dealer Specialties?

Dealer Specialties pulls inventory from your existing data source, such as your DMS or a third-party feed, and reconciles it with any edits made in Dealer Specialties software, so your listings stay current.

Who does Dealer Specialties serve?

Franchise and independent dealerships of every size, from single stores to large dealer groups, through local field teams across the United States. Dealer Specialties continues to expand its coverage. The fastest way to confirm service in your market is to contact us with your dealership's location, and our team will confirm availability and scheduling.

What factory (OEM) programs is Dealer Specialties part of?

Dealer Specialties is a GM iMR turnkey-approved inventory solutions provider under General Motors' Vehicle Inventory Management Program, and an Authorized Partner of the Jaguar Land Rover Certified Pre-Owned Window Label Program. Franchise dealers should ask about eligibility under their brand's program.

What does Dealer Specialties cost?

Pricing depends on the services you choose and your inventory volume. Dealer Specialties does not publish a rate card. Dealers can request a quote for pricing tailored to their dealership.

How fast is new inventory online?

Our field teams shoot and process a vehicle in about three minutes on the lot. Photos are available in our software the same day and typically appear on listing sites within one day, so new arrivals start selling online faster and spend fewer days in inventory.

How is this different from a photo app?

Dealer Specialties offers both. Our trained staff can perform photography, data capture, and labeling on a set schedule at the dealership, so merchandising gets done consistently without adding work for your team. Dealers who prefer to handle it in-house can use VinMotion® Web and VinMotion® Mobile to manage inventory and capture photos themselves, and still call on our field staff when they need to. It is a service and a software platform, used separately or together.

Can services be purchased individually?

Services can be combined or purchased separately, and some advanced services depend on the dealer's VinMotion® package. Schedule a demo to build the right mix for your store.

Contact

Phone: 800-647-8425 · Web: dealerspecialties.com · Demo: Schedule a demo

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