5 Social Media Tips Car Dealerships Need in 2025 to Drive Real Sales & Loyalty

If you're in the car dealership world, you've probably heard it all before: "post more cars, post more deals." But that strategy is tired—and honestly, it doesn’t convert like it used to.

Today’s customers want connection, transparency, and something worth sharing. That's where your dealership’s social media comes in.

Here are 5 car dealership social media tips that work in 2025:

1. Make Delivery Day Shareable

Create a space in your showroom that looks Instagram-ready. Encourage new owners to pose with props, signs, and confetti—and ask to tag your dealership. You’ll get more organic reach and positive brand impressions.

2. Humanize Your Team

Put faces to names. Share short videos of your top salespeople, finance staff, and receptionists. It helps break down trust barriers before the customer ever walks through the door.

3. Show Behind-the-Scenes

How do new cars arrive? What happens during trade-in? Customers love the transparency and story-driven content. It builds loyalty and positions your dealership as real—not corporate.

4. Highlight Community Impact

Are you supporting a local nonprofit or school event? Post about it. It positions your brand as more than a business—it makes you a part of the community.

5. Run Targeted Local Ads

Even $200 a month in hyper-local social ads can create huge lift. Reach people in your zip code, retarget warm leads, and stay top-of-mind when it’s time to buy.

Watch my new Youtube video for more ways to convert views into vehicles sold. If you’re looking for dealership social media support that actually drives sales, let’s talk.