Dealership M&A technology integration
Keep the deal moving. Keep the dealership running.
From due diligence through closing day and stabilization, Network Data Services coordinates the systems, vendors and infrastructure behind a successful dealership acquisition or sale.
Network Data Services
Clear ownership.
Practical execution.
Technology due diligence and acquisition or sale transitions for dealerships using Dealertrack, Tekion, CDK and connected systems.
Dealership transactions involve more than moving computers. DMS access, OEM dependencies, identities, networks, phones, vendor contracts and business data must change hands without disrupting sales, service or accounting. Our playbook follows five controlled stages: assess, design, coordinate, cut over and stabilize.
Technology due diligence
Inventory systems, contracts, dependencies, risks and closing-day requirements.
DMS coordination
Coordinate the broader transition around Dealertrack, Tekion, CDK and connected applications.
Separation & integration
Separate seller technology or consolidate a new rooftop into the buyer's standards.
Closing-day cutover
A sequenced plan for users, data, networks, voice, vendors and stabilization.
Frequently asked questions
What businesses ask before taking the next step.
When should Network Data Services join the acquisition or sale process?
As early as confidentiality and deal structure allow, so dependencies, contracts, lead times and separation requirements can be identified before they affect closing.
Can you work with our internal IT team and existing vendors?
Yes. We can lead the technology workstream or augment an internal team with shared ownership, dependencies and escalation paths.
Do you replace the dealership's DMS provider?
No. We coordinate the broader transition around the selected DMS while its provider remains responsible for the platform.
Can you support multiple rooftops or phased acquisitions?
Yes. The playbook can be applied to one location, a group transaction or a phased integration with standards carried from one rooftop to the next.
A practical first conversation
Let’s get to know your business.
Tell us where technology is creating risk, downtime or frustration. We will help identify the right starting point.