The dealer management system for franchise auto dealers.

Custom development for CDK Global

CDK Global
Auto Dealership
6–10 weeks
API Key
Hybrid
THE QUICK TAKE
Fixed scope · No hourly billing

Bolder Apps builds custom apps and integrations on top of CDK Global for franchise auto dealerships. Common projects include customer-facing dealership apps, inventory sync, and service scheduling. Typical builds range from $30K to $80K and ship in 6 to 10 weeks.

The kinds of things operators ask us to ship.

No fluff. These are real builds operators in the field actually need.

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Customer App
Custom dealership customer apps

Custom customer-facing apps connecting dealer inventory, service scheduling, and financing data from CDK Global.

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Inventory
Vehicle inventory sync

Real-time vehicle inventory sync between CDK Global and customer-facing websites or apps.

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Service Scheduling
Service scheduling apps

Custom service appointment scheduling apps built on top of CDK Global's service module data.

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Reporting
Multi-rooftop reporting dashboards

Multi-rooftop reporting dashboards aggregating sales, service, and inventory data across a dealer group.

Typical project range
$30K–$80K+

Fixed-scope. No hourly billing. We quote it upfront andwe ship it.

Typical timeline
6–10 weeks

Discovery in week one. First builds shipping by weekthree. Production ready inside the quarter.

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API Type
Hybrid
Authentication
API Key

The conversations that bring buyers here.

Inconsistent Multi-Rooftop Data

We're a 12-rooftop dealer group and every location tracks inventory differently.

Fully Outsourced Technology

We don't have a single developer on staff. Everything technical gets outsourced.

Outdated Customer Experience

Customers expect a modern app experience but our DMS wasn't built with that in mind.

Carzum Proof Point

We heard you built something similar for Carzum. We need the same kind of work for our group.

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Builds we've shipped for construction operators.

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They truly understood our vision and translated it into a polished product with a seamless UX.

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They moved the project very smoothly.

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How much does a CDK Global integration cost?

CDK Global integrations typically range from $30K to $80K and ship in 6 to 10 weeks, reflecting the added complexity of dealer management system (DMS) integration work compared to more standard SaaS platform integrations.

Who typically needs a CDK Global integration?

Franchise auto dealers running CDK Global as their dealer management system typically outsource all of their technology work, since dealership groups rarely carry in-house development teams. Bolder Apps has direct proof point experience in this space through the Carzum project.

What can you build on top of CDK Global?

CDK Global integration work typically connects dealer inventory, service scheduling, and customer data to custom-facing apps or websites, since most dealership groups need a more modern customer experience layer than what the DMS provides out of the box.

What type of API does CDK Global use?

CDK Global uses a hybrid integration model combining API access with dealer-specific data exchange protocols, which is more complex than a standard REST API and typically requires DMS-specific integration experience.

Does Bolder Apps have experience with auto dealership integrations?

Yes. Bolder Apps has shipped dealership technology work through the Carzum project, giving direct proof-point experience integrating with dealer management systems like CDK Global for franchise dealer groups.

Get in touch

Let's discuss your goals

Schedule a meeting via the form here and we’ll connect you directly with our director of product—no salespeople involved.

What happens next?

Book a discovery call
Discuss and strategize your goals
We prepare a proposal and review it collaboratively
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