Actionable Buying Signals for Smarter Vehicle Acquisition
Kelley Blue Book® Buying Signals Plus gives dealers real-time insights into shopper intent, helping you target leads ready to trade in or buy. Backed by trusted automotive valuation solutions and powered by the Kelley Blue Book API, our vehicle trade-in tools for dealers streamline auto acquisition and appraisal.
More leads completed
higher transaction rates for Instant Cash Offer leads with Buying Signals Plus compared to those
See the Benefits of Kelley Blue Book® Buying Signals
Gain a competitive edge with Kelley Blue Book Buying Signals Plus—vehicle trade-in tools for dealers that deliver actionable insights on shopper intent. Instantly identify prospects ready to buy or sell, streamline your lead follow-up, and maximize vehicle acquisition opportunities. Powered by automotive valuation solutions and the Kelley Blue Book API, our car buying software helps you convert more leads into sales, faster.
Access real-time shopping insights that reveal buyers’ preferred vehicle year, make, model, and mileage. Use these data-driven preferences to tailor your inventory and marketing, helping you match the right vehicles to the right shoppers and drive more qualified leads.
Buying Signals Plus identifies prospects who are ready to buy or sell, so you can prioritize follow-up and improve transaction completion. Streamline your outreach and spend less time chasing cold leads, maximizing your team’s efficiency and results.
Save time and resources by leveraging insights into shoppers’ preferences and timelines. Quickly identify trade-in opportunities and vehicles in demand, allowing you to optimize your acquisition strategy and keep your inventory stocked with cars buyers want.
Know where each customer is in their car buying journey and personalize your approach. Provide relevant information and offers at every step, creating a seamless end-to-end experience that helps you win more vehicles—and build lasting customer relationships.
Know where shoppers are at in their journey
Shoppers are sorted into the following categories based on how likely they are to dispose of their vehicle and buy one of yours.
Very Hot Prospects
Are 3X more likely to dispose of their vehicle.
Hot Prospects
Are 2X more likely to dispose of their vehicle.
Ready to Buy
Are 9X as likely to purchase in the next 30 days than shoppers where the market level is inconclusive.
Actively Shopping
Are 2X as likely to purchase.
Better, Together.
Combine Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer with advanced automotive tech for profitable, memorable experiences.
Real Stories,
Real Results
Watch the videos below to see how these Dealers are leveraging Kelley Blue Book’s latest features and tools to solve their dealership’s biggest challenges, including managing their sales processes, improving their customer experience, and driving results for their business
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Ralph Fast
“When we look at channels in inventory acquisition our best channels are trade-ins and Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer. We can look at the real true ROI and gross profit.”
Team Nissan
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Matt Smith
“Kelley Blue Book has reduced friction through brand trust… Once the Instant Cash Offer pops up and says Kelley Blue Book ®’s Instant Cash Offer, that immediately builds credibility.”
BMW of Murrieta
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Steve Lindsay
“Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer gives us an opportunity to establish a neutral party value to our customers… It’s a win for the customer, and it’s a win for us.”
Lindsay Automotive
FAQs
Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer Buying Signals Plus is a feature that provides actionable insights into shoppers’ buying preferences and timelines, helping dealerships target the right shoppers at the right time.
Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer Buying Signals Plus analyzes data to predict when customers are ready to purchase. It categorizes shoppers into different stages such as Ready to Buy, Actively Shopping, and Casually Browsing, allowing dealerships to engage with them effectively.
Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer Buying Signals Plus helps dealerships maximize leads by engaging with customers based on their purchasing timelines. It allows dealerships to send personalized messages at the right time, increasing the likelihood of closing deals.
To get started with Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer Buying Signals Plus, fill out the form to request a demo and get more information.
Buying Signals Plus provides actionable insights into shoppers’ intent and timelines, helping dealers identify prospects ready to trade in or purchase. This streamlines vehicle acquisition and ensures you target leads most likely to convert, saving time and resources.
Vehicle trade-in tools for dealers, like Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer, let you offer instant, transparent appraisals. Buying Signals Plus enhances these tools by showing which leads are most likely to trade in, helping you prioritize outreach and maximize inventory opportunities.
Buying Signals Plus leverages Kelley Blue Book’s automotive valuation solutions, using real-time market data to assess each lead’s likelihood to buy or sell. This ensures your team makes informed decisions and builds trust with customers through transparent, data-driven appraisals.
Yes, Buying Signals Plus can be integrated with your car buying software and CRM systems, including through the Kelley Blue Book API. This allows you to automate lead management, track
By combining shopper intent data with Kelley Blue Book’s vehicle appraisal software, Buying Signals Plus helps you deliver precise, unbiased appraisals. This increases customer confidence and helps you close deals faster with fair, market-reflective values.
Buying Signals Plus stands out by aggregating and analyzing digital shopping behavior, providing dealers with targeted, actionable signals. This enables smarter auto acquisition, more effective lead follow-up, and a better overall experience for both dealers and customers.
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