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inride Expands AI Capabilities with Trade Agent Acquire

In the rapidly evolving automotive retail landscape, inride has stepped up its game with the launch of Trade Agent Acquire. This innovative AI tool is tailored to optimize the trade-in process on dealership websites, allowing customers to receive their car's trade-in value within seconds and book appointments seamlessly around the clock.

What is Trade Agent Acquire?

Trade Agent Acquire revolutionizes the way dealerships engage with potential customers seeking trade-in evaluations. Instead of forcing customers to wait in queues or after hours for a callback, this new agent responds instantly to trade-in inquiries via text or email. By utilizing a dealer’s existing valuation tool, it ensures that customers stay engaged when they show interest.

The AI does more than just deliver numbers; it intelligently manages the conversation by addressing customer questions, confirming vehicle conditions, and overcoming objections. Once the shopper is ready, it synchronizes the appointment directly with the dealer’s CRM system, attaching the entire chat history for context.

Closing the Gap in Customer Engagement

As Nick Perdikis, CEO of inride, aptly points out, "Dealers don't have a traffic problem. They have a follow-up problem." This sentiment underscores the challenge many dealerships face when potential customers visit their sites after hours or when there is a backlog of inquiries. Trade Agent Acquire is designed to bridge this gap, responding to shopper needs immediately and effectively.

Utilizing its patent-pending core AI technology, inride is enabling dealerships to turn website traffic into actionable leads. Research shows that customer engagement skyrockets when responses are immediate, and Trade Agent Acquire taps into this principle.

Effective and Seamless Integration

What sets Trade Agent Acquire apart is its compatibility with existing dealership platforms. There’s no need for extensive training or a cumbersome transition to a new system, as it integrates smoothly with any trade-in widget, CRM, or DMS already in use. This means dealerships can get up and running in just a few days, significantly enhancing their operational efficiency.

Early Results and Future Prospects

Since its debut in February 2026, inride's initial AI platform has already shown impressive results across 75 dealer locations. Early integrations highlight that 63% of trade-in leads engaged, with 44% of conversations taking place outside of operating hours. Davis Market, for instance, capitalized on this potential to turn 52% of appointments into acquisitions.

As Trade Agent Acquire launches as a standalone product, inride has already brought on its first dealership clients, eager to take advantage of its capabilities. The functionalities of Trade Agent Acquire are just the beginning; inride plans to further enhance their suite with more AI agents currently in beta, including:

• - FI Agent AI: Which assists vehicle owners whose service contracts are expiring by offering real-time protection options based on the car's specifications.
• - Service Agent AI: A tool to maintain customer loyalty by following up on maintenance milestones and booking service appointments directly through existing scheduler systems.

A Bright Future for Automotive Dealers

As car dealerships navigate through increased digital competition, the launch of Trade Agent Acquire marks a significant step in leveraging AI to meet and exceed customer's expectations. By working in real-time, this AI system allows dealerships to foster stronger relationships with potential customers, ensuring they remain front-of-mind when it comes to trade-ins.

In conclusion, Trade Agent Acquire is not just an addition to inride’s repertoire; it's a transformative tool that enables dealerships to adapt and thrive in a digital-first world where timely communication can make all the difference.