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Microsoft Dynamics 365 for the Automotive Industry

From forecourt to after-sales, Finsys Apps delivers Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions built specifically for automotive dealers, vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators, and parts distributors — giving you a single, connected platform to manage every part of your business.

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The Automotive Industry Challenge

The automotive industry is facing a period of profound change. Rising customer expectations, the shift to electric vehicles, thinning margins, and increasingly complex supply chains are putting enormous pressure on dealerships, fleet operators, parts distributors, and manufacturers alike.

Most businesses in the sector are running on a patchwork of legacy systems — separate software for vehicle stock, sales, service, and finance that never fully talks to each other. The result is wasted time, missed opportunities, and a customer experience that falls short of what today’s buyers expect.

One connected platform — built for every part of your automotive business

automotive - man with wheel with car on rampMicrosoft Dynamics 365 brings your vehicle inventory, sales pipeline, service department, and financial reporting into a single, cloud-based system — giving every person in your business a complete and accurate picture, in real time.

Finsys Apps configures and implements Dynamics 365 specifically for automotive businesses. We understand the margin pressures, the manufacturer compliance requirements, and the customer journey from first enquiry through to repeat aftersales — and we build the system around how your business actually works.

Customer View

Every interaction, vehicle, and service record — in one place.

Stock Visibility

Vehicles, parts, and inventory — visible across every site, instantly.

Post-Go-Live Support

Follow-the-sun support — your team is never left without expert help.

Vehicle & Parts Inventory Management

Gain real-time visibility across your entire vehicle stock and parts inventory. Track every VIN, configuration, location, and status. Automate purchase orders, manage supplier lead times, and eliminate the costly stock imbalances that erode your margins.

Whether you run a single site or a multi-franchise group, Dynamics 365 gives you a single source of truth for every vehicle on your forecourt and every part in your warehouse.

  • Real-time stock levels across all sites and channels
  • VIN-level vehicle tracking from arrival to handover
  • Automated replenishment for fast-moving parts
  • Integrated supplier and purchase order management

Sales & Dealership CRM

Manage every lead, test drive, finance application, and vehicle handover in one system. Give your sales team a 360° view of every customer — including their service history, previous vehicles, and communication preferences — so every interaction is relevant and timely.

Dynamics 365 Sales removes the friction from your sales process, automating the routine tasks that slow your team down and giving them the insight to close more deals and retain more customers.

  • Lead and opportunity management across all channels
  • Automated test drive scheduling and follow-up
  • Finance and contract management in one workflow
  • Customer lifetime value tracking and segmentation
Yellow sports car in car showroom

Service & Aftersales Management

Turn your service department into a profit centre. Automate service reminders, manage workshop capacity, track job cards, and link every service event to the vehicle and customer record.

Reduce vehicle downtime, improve technician utilisation, and increase workshop revenue per bay — while delivering the seamless aftersales experience that keeps customers coming back.

  • Automated MOT, service, and warranty reminders
  • Workshop scheduling and technician capacity planning
  • Warranty claims and recall management
  • Integrated parts ordering direct from job cards

Financial Control & Reporting

Connect your dealership financials — vehicle gross profit, parts margins, workshop revenue, and finance income — into a single real-time view.

Automate invoicing, manage manufacturer rebates and bonuses, and produce accurate management accounts without manual consolidation. Give your dealer principal and finance team the visibility to act fast and protect margins.

  • Real-time P&L by department, site, and brand
  • Automated invoicing and credit control
  • Manufacturer bonus and rebate tracking
  • Power BI dashboards for dealer principal reporting
Woman looking at a spreadsheet on her laptop

Why Automotive Businesses Choose Finsys Apps

We are not a generalist Microsoft partner who happens to work with the odd car dealer. Automotive is a sector we understand deeply — the margin pressures, the manufacturer compliance requirements, the complexity of multi-site operations, and the relentless focus on customer experience that defines the best dealership groups.

We combine that sector knowledge with Microsoft Dynamics 365 expertise and a personal commitment to delivery that goes beyond go-live — ensuring your system continues to evolve as your business grows.

  • Deep automotive sector knowledge — not a generic template approach
  • Microsoft-certified consultants across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
  • Fixed-price implementations with clear milestones and no hidden costs
  • 24/7 post-go-live support as standard across all clients
  • 45+ businesses transformed across the UK and Europe

“I started Finsys Apps because I believed businesses deserved better — better implementations, better support, and better outcomes from their technology investment. Every client we work with gets my personal commitment to that standard.”

Matt Cooke

Founder & CEO, Finsys Apps

Frequently Asked Questions

Microsoft Dynamics 365, particularly Business Central, can replace or integrate with many dealer management systems. For businesses with deeply embedded DMS workflows, we typically recommend a phased approach — integrating Dynamics 365 for finance, CRM, and reporting initially, then migrating further processes over time. We will assess your current setup and recommend the most pragmatic route forward.
A typical single-site dealership implementation takes between 8 and 16 weeks depending on complexity, data migration requirements, and the number of integrations needed. Multi-site or multi-franchise deployments are scoped individually. We always prioritise a clean, well-tested go-live over rushing to a date.
Yes. We have experience building integrations with manufacturer portals, warranty claim systems, and parts ordering platforms. Microsoft’s Power Platform and Azure Integration Services provide robust tools for connecting Dynamics 365 to third-party automotive systems — including vehicle stock feeds, finance house APIs, and DVLA data services.
Absolutely. Dynamics 365 Business Central is particularly well-suited to independent dealers who need a professional, scalable ERP without enterprise-scale costs. We can deploy a focused solution covering vehicle inventory, finance, customer management, and reporting at a price point that delivers clear ROI for smaller operations.

All Finsys Apps clients receive 24/7 post-go-live support as standard. We operate a follow-the-sun support model with teams across the UK, Europe and Asia, ensuring your business is never left without expert help. We also offer structured managed service agreements for businesses who want regular system reviews, user training, and proactive optimisation.

Let’s Make Things Happen

Take the first step to streamlining your business processes by getting in touch today.

“Matt and his team at Finsys Apps were fabulous. They took us through the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, helping us design our new BI financial reporting structure, migrate our legacy data and developed new integrations.  The whole process was painless”.

David Drummond

Finance Director, Stott and May