Auto/Mate Integrates With Armatus Dealer Uplift
A new integration between Auto/Mate Dealership System and Armatus Dealer Upfit was designed to boost warranty parts gross profits for auto dealers using Auto/Mate’s DMS.

ALBANY, N.Y. — Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced it has completed all dealership management system integrations with Armatus Dealer Uplift. Executives said real-time integration between the two systems allows auto dealers to expedite their retail warranty parts reimbursement submissions.
“Manufacturer rules and state laws governing retail warranty reimbursement are varied and complex,” said Mike Esposito, president and CEO of Auto/Mate. “We’re pleased that our customers now have an option to simplify this process and substantially increase parts profits.”
Armatus Dealer Uplift helps dealers collect retail reimbursement for warranty parts without having to lift a finger or pay an upfront investment. On average, Armatus Dealer Uplift’s dealership clients pick up $80,000 to $100,000 per year in additional profit per store, according to the announcement.
“Integrating our system with Auto/Mate’s DMS was fast and inexpensive, thanks to the Open/Mate program,” said Joe Jankowski, managing partner of Armatus Dealer Uplift. “We appreciate Auto/Mate’s philosophy that an open integration program provides auto dealers with more vendor choices and more affordable vendor options.”
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