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IDMS by DealerSocket vs. Karmak Fusion

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IDMS by DealerSocket

    Score4.1 out of 10
    N/ADealerSocket’s IDMS combines its web-based design and custom reporting for a DMS solution designed to help independent and BHPH dealers be successful. IDMS gives web-based access with mobile capabilities, configurable workflows, and more than 50 third-party integrations.N/A

    Karmak Fusion

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AKarmak Fusion is an automotive repair shop management system from Karmak Technologies in Illinois, a Windows-based application featuring back office administrative workflow automation (e.g. parts and vendor management, accounting, etc.).N/A
    Pricing
    IDMS by DealerSocketKarmak Fusion
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    IDMS by DealerSocketKarmak Fusion
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    IDMS by DealerSocketKarmak Fusion
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.1
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    IDMS by DealerSocketKarmak Fusion
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Solera, Inc
    The sales system (Black Bird) is amazing, but if you're looking for a service scheduling solution, keep moving, this is not helpful. Their support doesn't even know what their program can do, online scheduling for guests is AWFUL, and the list goes on and on. Our business didn't even keep it a year because it was that frustrating for our scheduling team, for guests booking online, and ESPECIALLY for our service advisers and service managers.
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    Karmak Technologies
    I set up trailer technicians in Karmak Fusion, and it takes just a couple of minutes to do so. It is straightforward to use once you know what you're doing. It can take a while to understand the system and all of its capabilities.
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    Pros
    Solera, Inc
    • They are the orginal auto CRM with a full suite
    • Great Mobile App
    • Great integrations
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    Karmak Technologies
    • User Friendly
    • Self Explanatory
    • Multiple Features to Use
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    Cons
    Solera, Inc
    • The service scheduler is mediocre at best. It offers very little control over what's coming in and is extremely clunky.
    • Adding a new user is a terrible experience for service. They need to be added to the BlackBird side, then to the scheduler as an adviser, then given permissions as a user, then given override permissions. It's way too complicated.
    • Their support team knew less about their scheduler than I did. I was almost training them within a week.
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    Karmak Technologies
    • Could be updated with a newer look, looks a little outdated.
    • Un-do auto-populated features when setting users up.
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    Support Rating
    Solera, Inc
    No answers on this topic
    Karmak Technologies
    I have not had any issues so far. If there is an issue, our IT manager can assist.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Solera, Inc
    We were using CDK CRM for the sales side of things, which was greatly outdated and DealerSocket absolutely blew it out of the water. However, we were using Xtime for service prior to the switch and after just 10 months, we are back to our original system. We wanted to integrate both sales and service within the same system, which is why we went with DealerSocket, but it's not worth all the trouble it brings.
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    Karmak Technologies
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Solera, Inc
    • More deals closed
    • No extra cost for marketing tools
    • More sales calls made
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    Karmak Technologies
    • Positive - whole organization can use for different functions.
    • Positive - better communication throughout organization with shared program.
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