Custom CDK Global Integration Development

HomeIntegrations

The dealer management system for franchise auto dealers.

Custom development for CDK Global

CDK Global

Auto Dealership

6–10 weeks

API Key

Hybrid

Custom integrations for CDK Global. Customer apps, inventory sync, and service scheduling for franchise auto dealerships.

Scope a build

What we build

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.

Customer App

Custom dealership customer apps

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

Inventory

Vehicle inventory sync

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

Service Scheduling

Service scheduling apps

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

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.

Three circular progress bars showing 86%, 65%, and 40% completion with corresponding user and interaction icons inside each circle.

API Type

Hybrid

Authentication

API Key

Documentation

developer.cdkglobal.com

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Outdated Customer Experience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.

Orange glowing orb behind vertical black bars creating a striped light and shadow pattern on a black background.

Recent work from our portfolio.

Urban

A seamless booking app for scheduling trusted massage therapists with secure payments.

Urban

On-Demand

Clearcover

A simple car insurance app to manage policies, claims, and roadside assistance from your phone.

Clearcover

FinTech

Forbes Councils

A members-only platform for entrepreneurs to connect through events, messaging, and discussions.

Forbes Councils

Professional

More projects

Bolder Apps did everything in great detail, especially their scoping process. Their design skills really stood out throughout the project, and they were able to create a thoughtful final product that brought our vision to life.

Steve Anavi

Senior Manager, Qonto

Bolder Apps really took the time to understand what we were trying to achieve. They transformed our ideas into a user-friendly, polished product. The entire experience was smooth, and the end result was exactly what we were looking for.

Anna Haberfellner

Senior SDR, Rydoo

Bolder Apps moved the project very smoothly and made the entire process easy from start to finish. They were professional, always quick to answer any questions we needed, and great to work with. The final result was delivered exactly as promised.

Len Swegart

Senior Corporate Relations Manager, American Cancer Society

The integration your team keeps asking for.

Fixed scope. Fixed price. Ships in weeks.

Build Bolder

Abstract vertical lines and gradient shapes in dark brown and bright orange tones.

Bold Answers to Bolder Questions.

Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.

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.