Don't Let Your DMS

Let You Down

Remember when you liked your DMS?

Let’s be honest: switching DMS providers sounds like a pain. But staying stuck with the wrong one could be detrimental. Here’s what we keep hearing from dealers like you:

  • Legacy tech, outdated UI – Some DMS platforms still run like it’s 2003. Clunky screens, clumsy workflows, and teams get frustrated daily.
  • Closed ecosystems – Dealerships are being charged to access you’re their own data
  • Slow innovation – Months (or years) for feature updates. Meanwhile, the market moves fast.
  • Difficult integrations – If you’re not using their tools, you’re jumping through hoops.

Why Dealerships Choose Lightyear Instead

  • Modern, intuitive interface – Built for today’s teams
  • Open integrations – We work well with others. Your vendors, your choice.
  • Fast, consistent updates – We ship new features often and based on real feedback
  • Support that shows up – Personalized help from people who know your business
  • Dealer-Built– Lightyear was built by dealers, for dealers who understand what it takes to manage a dealership

“Which Dealers Trust Lightyear?”

Tailored performance for every kind of store. Which one are you?

Navigating the service lane can be overwhelming for customers, but with the right tools, dealerships can turn uncertainty into understanding.

In this ongoing series, we’ll break down each stage of the service buying journey—from check-in to repair approvals, payments, and more. Check back weekly as more iService content is added.

Fill out the form to see how iService can transform your service lane.

Make scaling easy and unified.

  • Centralized Reporting: Real-time, multi-rooftop visibility across all stores from one dashboard.
  • Group-Level Controls: Consistent processes, pricing, and permissions across locations.
  • Shared Services Ready: Simplify accounting and payroll with shared BDC, HR, and admin support.
  • Shared Inventory: See real-time availability across each of your stores.
  • Enterprise-Level Security: Role-based access and compliance safeguards you can trust.

It keeps your entire team on the same page from check-in to checkout.

Pair it with HD video MPIs, and you’ve got a workflow that builds customer understanding and profit.

Curious what this could look like in your lane?

Let’s set up a quick demo

Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.

  • All-in-One Simplicity: Get core DMS, desking, and accounting in one platform.
  • Easy to Use, Easy to Train: Intuitive UI reduces onboarding time and user error.
  • Local Control: You run your store, not your software vendor.
  • Flexible Integrations: Works with your favorite tools — no vendor lock-in.
  • Real Support from Real People: U.S.-based help that actually helps.

It keeps your entire team on the same page from check-in to checkout.

Pair it with HD video MPIs, and you’ve got a workflow that builds customer understanding and profit.

Curious what this could look like in your lane?

Let’s set up a quick demo

Speed and stability where it counts.

  • Fast Transaction Times: Optimized for speed at every customer touchpoint.
  • Advanced Inventory Management: Real-time syncing across sales, service, and reconditioning.
  • Process-Driven Service Lane: Maximize upsell and throughput without chaos.
  • Built for High Uptime: Cloud-based architecture with 99.9%+ availability.
  • Automated Compliance: Keeps pace with regulatory needs at scale.

Make scaling easy and unified.

  • Centralized Reporting: Real-time, multi-rooftop visibility across all stores from one dashboard.
  • Group-Level Controls: Consistent processes, pricing, and permissions across locations.
  • Shared Services Ready: Simplify accounting and payroll with shared BDC, HR, and admin support.
  • Shared Inventory: See real-time availability across each of your stores.
  • Enterprise-Level Security: Role-based access and compliance safeguards you can trust.

It keeps your entire team on the same page from check-in to checkout.

Pair it with HD video MPIs, and you’ve got a workflow that builds customer understanding and profit.

Curious what this could look like in your lane?

Let’s set up a quick demo

Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.

  • All-in-One Simplicity: Get core DMS, desking, and accounting in one platform.
  • Easy to Use, Easy to Train: Intuitive UI reduces onboarding time and user error.
  • Local Control: You run your store, not your software vendor.
  • Flexible Integrations: Works with your favorite tools — no vendor lock-in.
  • Real Support from Real People: U.S.-based help that actually helps.

It keeps your entire team on the same page from check-in to checkout.

Pair it with HD video MPIs, and you’ve got a workflow that builds customer understanding and profit.

Curious what this could look like in your lane?

Let’s set up a quick demo

Speed and stability where it counts.

  • Fast Transaction Times: Optimized for speed at every customer touchpoint.
  • Advanced Inventory Management: Real-time syncing across sales, service, and reconditioning.
  • Process-Driven Service Lane: Maximize upsell and throughput without chaos.
  • Built for High Uptime: Cloud-based architecture with 99.9%+ availability.
  • Automated Compliance: Keeps pace with regulatory needs at scale.

Fill out your information to get a no-pressure demo of Lightyear