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Automotive Lead Generation

Dealership Lead Generation

More qualified leads. Lower cost per lead. Full attribution so you know exactly which channel drove each sale.

The Channels

Multi-Channel Lead Generation

Each channel serves a different buyer stage. We run them in coordination — not in isolation.

Organic SEO

Leads That Cost Nothing Per Click

Vehicle-specific pages, service department content, and local SEO that rank your dealership for high-intent searches. Once you rank, every click is free. Organic leads typically convert at 3-5× higher than paid leads because buyers arrive pre-educated.

Avg CPL
$8–$40
Lead Quality
Very High

Google Ads

Capture In-Market Buyers Now

Vehicle Listing Ads, Search campaigns for make/model/city terms, and Performance Max for inventory. Google Ads reaches buyers actively searching — the highest purchase intent of any paid channel.

Avg CPL
$30–$90
Lead Quality
High

Facebook & Marketplace

Discovery and Retargeting

Facebook Ads reach buyers who haven't started searching yet. Marketplace reaches buyers actively browsing inventory. Combined, they cover the full middle of the funnel and keep your brand top-of-mind through the long automotive purchase cycle.

Avg CPL
$20–$70
Lead Quality
Medium–High

Marketplace Organic

Free Leads From Facebook Marketplace

Organic Facebook Marketplace listings generate Messenger leads at effectively zero cost-per-lead (assuming automated posting). For used-car lots especially, Marketplace is often the highest-volume lead source.

Avg CPL
$0–$5
Lead Quality
Medium

Attribution

Know Exactly Where Every Lead Came From

Most dealerships are flying blind — they know they got a lead, but not which ad, which keyword, or which channel drove it. That makes it impossible to make rational budget decisions.

We implement full-funnel tracking: UTM parameters on every campaign, GA4 conversion events, channel-specific call tracking numbers, and Meta Pixel events for Messenger leads. You see cost per lead, per channel, per campaign — every month.

UTM tracking on every paid campaign and organic source
Call tracking numbers per channel to attribute phone leads
Monthly CPL report by source — no vanity metrics
CRM integration to connect leads to closed deals

Benchmarks

What a Good CPL Looks Like

MarketBlended CPL Target
Small market (under 100K population)$25–$55
Mid-market (100K–500K)$40–$80
Large urban (GTA, Vancouver, Calgary)$60–$120

CPL benchmarks based on a balanced multi-channel strategy including organic, paid search, and social. Pure paid-only strategies will run higher.

Deliverables

What's Included

Full multi-channel strategy and channel prioritisation for your market
Google Ads setup and management (Search, VLA, PMax)
Facebook Ads creative, targeting, and optimisation
Marketplace automation and Messenger routing
SEO for inventory pages, VDPs, and local search
UTM tracking and attribution setup across all channels
Monthly CPL reporting broken down by source and campaign
Conversion rate optimisation for your vehicle detail pages

FAQ

Common Questions

Free Lead Gen Audit

Lower Your CPL. Fill Your Showroom.

We'll audit your current lead sources, identify the channels you're underfunding, and build a prioritised roadmap to get more qualified buyers into your pipeline.