PONTIAC The aftermarket telematics system that offers OnStar like safety and convenience features called Guidepoint is catching on rapidly with car dealers nationwide. In the first four months of 2004, Guidepoint expanded its dealer base by 20 percent.
GPSi said Wednesday more than 300 car dealers across the country are actively selling Guidepoint, an aftermarket-installed recovery and convenience system. Now Guidepoint can be found on nearly all vehicle makes at dealerships in key markets throughout the United States.
The latest dealerships to jump on the Guidepoint bandwagon include:
Boch Dealer Group – Norwood, MA; Texas Motors Ford Fort Worth, TX; Fremont Toyota – Fremont, CA; The Collection – Coral Gables, FL; Berge Ford Mesa, AZ; Palmetto Ford Charleston, SC; Planet Ford Houston, TX; and Capitol Toyota San Jose, CA.
Our penetration among car dealers is growing, said GPSi CEO Rand Mueller. We are committed to serving car dealers with a high-quality, high-value product thats easy to install and provides them with significant opportunities to increase cash flow.
Guidepoint (www.guidepointsystems.com) is an aftermarket theft recovery and convenience system sold at leading auto dealers in the U.S. and Mexico. Drivers can track their vehicle on the Web and access a range of services, including roadside assistance, emergency dispatch, navigation, travel and dining discounts, and more. The service also offers an extensive fleet package that allows small- and middle-market businesses to track their vehicles.
