The automotive distribution market in numbers

The French automotive retail market counts around 6,800 franchised dealerships and an estimated 20,000+ independent resellers. In 2026, the digital transformation of dealership operations has accelerated — driven by OEM mandates, electronic invoicing obligations and rising customer expectations around transparency.

DMS vs CRM: what each tool covers

FeatureDMSCRMQCheck
Vehicle stock (new & used)✓––
Sales & F&I workflows✓Partial–
After-sales / workshop✓–Complementary
Customer follow-up & leadsPartial✓–
Pre-handover quality control––✓
Electronic invoicing✓––
Multi-site reporting✓✓✓

Ranking — 13 best dealership software solutions 2026

  1. 1
    QCheck WORKSHOP QUALITY
    Specialist in pre-handover quality control for dealership after-sales. Complements any DMS. Web app, no App Store. Configurable checklist, timestamped photos, multi-site dashboard. From €69/month.
  2. 2
    iCar (CDK Global)
    Market leader for large franchise groups. Full DMS scope with OEM connector coverage. High implementation cost. On request.
  3. 3
    Autoline (Cox Automotive)
    Comprehensive dealer management platform. Strong on F&I and used vehicle management. Large group oriented.
  4. 4
    Kerridge DMS
    UK-origin, strong in Europe. Complete vehicle stock, workshop and parts management. Multi-brand.
  5. 5
    Dms-Solutions
    Flexible DMS adapted for mid-size dealer groups. Good price/feature ratio. French support.
  6. 6
    Winmotor Cloud
    Modern cloud DMS suitable for mid-size dealerships wanting to move away from on-premise solutions.
  7. 7
    GTA Pro
    Strong on multi-site reporting and franchise network management. Good for dealer group directors.
  8. 8
    Cilea Mastercar
    Well-established in MRA and dealership networks. Complete feature set, reliable support.
  9. 9
    Fiducial V-Mobility
    Integrated DMS + accounting. Suited to structures wanting a single supplier for all back-office functions.
  10. 10
    Carform
    Customer experience focused. Digital estimate approval and customer journey tracking.
  11. 11
    Kwixéo
    Strong invoicing and CRM layer. PDP-ready electronic invoicing. More adapted to smaller structures.
  12. 12
    SalesForce Automotive
    CRM-first approach. Strong on lead management and customer lifecycle. Requires DMS integration.
  13. 13
    EBP MéCa
    Adapted for small franchise or multi-brand outlets. Complete workshop management at an accessible price.

How to choose based on your profile

Single-site dealership: Winmotor Cloud or Dms-Solutions for the DMS, QCheck to digitalise pre-handover quality checks in the workshop.

Multi-site dealer group (3–10 sites): Kerridge or GTA Pro for cross-site management, QCheck Enterprise for consolidated quality dashboards.

Large franchise network (10+ sites): iCar (CDK) or Autoline with QCheck as the quality control layer for the after-sales department.

Frequently asked questions

The DMS (Dealer Management System) manages the operational side: vehicle stock, work orders, parts, invoicing. The CRM manages the customer relationship: leads, follow-up, marketing campaigns. Both are complementary. QCheck adds the quality control layer for the workshop.

QCheck works as a standalone layer alongside any DMS — no integration needed to get started. For data consolidation, an API is available on the Enterprise plan.

Yes, for all B2B transactions from 1 September 2026. Most major DMS solutions on this list are compliant or have a confirmed compliance roadmap.

QCheck provides a structured, timestamped pre-handover check for every vehicle leaving the workshop. This reduces customer returns, provides evidence in disputes, and gives the after-sales manager a real-time deficiency dashboard by technician and by period.

Quality control for your dealership workshop

QCheck complements your DMS in under an hour. Free demo for dealerships and dealer groups.

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