What is Dealer Drive Thru?
Dealer Drive Thru is an AI-native company that builds innovative tools for dealerships. Given our deep experience in the automotive industry, we know there’s a better way. Our vision is guided by our 4 core principles.
- Make things easier. Dealers should not need long onboarding forms, monthly calls, support tickets, or waiting around to get useful work done.
- Give the dealer full control. Our goal is to give you superpowers, not to tell you that your idea “isn’t approved on program.”
- Be a good person. Winning together should be fun. We are not interested in having monthly shouting matches.
- Taste matters. Automotive has enough corporate blandness. AI can multiply slop fast, so good design and good judgment matter more than ever.
I have an idea to improve a DDT product, how do I submit a feature request?
Use the Request a Feature page. You can choose Dealer Drive Thru, DealerSpy, SlideThru, or DealerClaw, explain the idea, and attach screenshots. Your request goes directly to an agent, where it is screened for security, reviewed, and turned into a plan or prototype for the DDT team. If we move forward, we’ll follow up.
Why are you called Dealer Drive Thru?
The drive-thru is a great example of American innovation built around serving the customer better.
One of the earliest examples was Red’s Giant Hamburg on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri. In the late 1940s, Red Chaney added a drive-up ordering window so customers could get food without leaving their cars. McDonald’s did not open its first drive-thru until 1975, but today the drive-thru accounts for roughly 70% of its U.S. business.
It was not just a faster way to buy food. It changed how an entire industry operated by making service more convenient, more accessible, and easier to fit into real life. A busy parent, a commuter, or someone short on time did not need a technical explanation. The improvement was obvious the first time they used it.
That is the standard behind Dealer Drive Thru.
We believe new technology should work the same way for dealers. It should not mean more forms, more meetings, more waiting, or more complicated tools. It should remove friction and make the next step easier.
Our goal is to use modern technology to serve dealers better — in a way they can actually feel. Fast, practical, and built around the customer.
What is DealerSpy?
DealerSpy is a digital mystery shop for your market. We review what shoppers can already see about your store, your competitors, and the market around you, then show what to fix, where to focus, and where you have opportunity to dominate. We deliver the report monthly by email with a live link.
What does DealerSpy review?
DealerSpy reviews shopper-facing evidence across sections like Top 5, Quick Win, AI Visibility, homepage, SRP, VDP, inventory, reputation, marketplace, page speed, and Meta Ads comparison. A full sample report is linked from the DealerSpy page.
Is the report AI-generated?
No. AI may help gather or organize some evidence, but recommendations are reviewed by people with automotive and digital experience.
Does DealerSpy submit fake leads?
No. DealerSpy does not submit fake leads and does not make fake phone calls. The report is based on public shopper-facing evidence.
How are monthly reports delivered?
Paid monthly reports are delivered by email and provide a live link to the report that can be opened on desktop or mobile. That email and link can be shared with anyone that you grant access to.
When are DealerSpy reports delivered?
By default, reports are delivered between the 10th and 20th of each month so early-month incentive changes can settle before analysis begins. If you want a different schedule, email support@dealerdrivethru.ai.
What information do you need to build the report?
Not much. Tell us who you are and where to deliver the report. Competitor preferences and delivery timing are optional.
Is this only about finding broken things?
No. DealerSpy finds friction and problems, but also market openings: places competitors are weak, quiet, exposed, or giving you an opportunity to capitalize.
What if we have multiple rooftops?
Email support@dealerdrivethru.ai if you want to set up DealerSpy for multiple rooftops.
When is SlideThru dropping?
July 2026 — sign up here for the beta.
What is SlideThru?
SlideThru helps dealers quickly build creative assets for offers, campaigns, and promotions. The goal is simple: make it easy to generate assets you can actually publish.
What does the first DealerSpy report cost?
The first DealerSpy report is free, limited to 1 free report per dealer group. After that, DealerSpy is $299/month for one store.
Is there a long term contract?
No. Monthly DealerSpy reports are cancel-anytime with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you did not find value in the report, tell us and we will refund your most recent charge.
How much does DealerSpy cost?
DealerSpy is $299/month for one store after the free first report. DealerSpy + SlideThru is available as a $499/month package. Agencies or large autogroups can email support@dealerdrivethru.ai for custom packages.
How much does SlideThru cost?
SlideThru is $299/month for unlimited creation for one store. The GTM Coordinator add-on is $199/month.
Why is Dealer Drive Thru priced lower than many vendors or agencies?
We run lean and use AI-native workflows to automate the boring parts, which helps us offer practical value at a lower monthly price.
How does billing work?
Billing runs securely through Stripe. You can manage payment details and cancellation through your DDT account billing portal.