What it is
Northside CRM is web software for motor dealers, organized around the lifecycle of each vehicle rather than a general sales pipeline. It connects acquisition, compliance, inventory, wholesale and retail sales, invoicing, financials, and delivery. Every acquired car can have a master record containing its VIN, registration, odometer, seller, buyer, documents, costs, and current stage. Private leads and dealer purchases can both be captured and turned into a vehicle record.
Compliance workflows include PPSR records, transfer forms, signatures, document packs, and dealer book checks for acquisition and disposal. Wholesale and retail sales use the same inventory and vehicle record, so related costs, documents, and compliance history remain linked. Vehicle-linked invoices support GST treatment, payment tracking, and allocation of expenses to stock. Xero connectivity can send invoices and expenses to the accounting system, with customer contacts and payment status among the connection’s functions.
The CRM maintains an immutable audit trail, with a timeline of activity from initial contact through acquisition, payment, disposal, and completion. Its assistant can explain a vehicle’s current status, find an action, and help operators move through the process. Prospective customers can request a walkthrough by email. For Victorian dealer compliance, the site advises users to confirm their process with their legal advisers.
Who it suits. Northside CRM suits motor dealers who want acquisition, compliance, inventory, sales, invoicing, and delivery workflows centered on vehicle records. Dealers managing private leads and dealer purchases, or connecting vehicle finances with Xero, can use its listed workflow and accounting functions.
Good to know
- Private leads and dealer purchases can become vehicle records.
- Vehicle records hold costs, documents, ownership details, and current stage.
- Wholesale and retail share inventory and vehicle history.
- Invoices support GST treatment, payment tracking, and stock expenses.
- An immutable timeline records activity through vehicle completion.
- Xero connectivity can push invoices and expenses.
Watch for
- The listed platform is web only.
- Pricing is available by request.
- Victorian dealer compliance processes should be confirmed with legal advisers.
Choose Northside CRM if you are a motor dealer who wants vehicle acquisition, compliance, sales, and financial workflows tied to a shared car record. Dealers who need pricing details should request a walkthrough; Victorian operators should confirm their compliance process with legal advisers.
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Getting started
- Visit the Northside Automotive Sales website.
- Email [email protected] to request a walkthrough.
- Use the web platform for dealer workflows.
- Connect Xero for invoice and expense transfer, if needed.
Limits
Pricing is by request. The product’s listed compliance guidance says Victorian dealers should have their operating process confirmed by legal advisers.
On record
- Product
- Northside CRM connects vehicle acquisition, compliance, inventory, wholesale, retail, invoicing, financials and delivery.
- Vehicle records
- Each acquired car has a master record that can hold its VIN, registration, odometer, seller, buyer, documents, costs and current stage.
- Acquisition
- The system can capture private leads and dealer purchases and convert either into the same vehicle record.
- Compliance
- Listed compliance functions include PPSR records, transfer forms, signatures, document packs and dealer book acquisition and disposal checks.
- Sales workflows
- Wholesale and retail sales can use the same inventory and vehicle record, keeping costs, documents and compliance history connected.
- Financials
- The CRM supports vehicle-linked invoices, GST treatment, payment tracking and expense allocation to stock.
- Integration
- The site says Xero connectivity can push invoices and expenses to the accounting system and lists customer contacts and payment status among the connection’s functions.
- Audit trail
- The site lists an immutable audit trail and says the timeline records activity from first contact through acquisition, payment, disposal and completion.
- Assistant
- The CRM assistant can explain the current vehicle, locate an action and help operators move through the process.
- Intended users
- The product is designed for motor dealers and dealership workflows rather than a generic sales pipeline.
- Compliance caveat
- The site says users’ legal advisers should confirm their operating process for Victorian dealer compliance.
- Support
- The site invites prospective customers to request a walkthrough by emailing [email protected].
- Lead source capture
- Yes
Questions
How much does Northside CRM cost?
Pricing is by request. Prospective customers can email to request a walkthrough.
What platform does it support?
The listed platform is web.
Who is Northside CRM for?
It is designed for motor dealers and dealership workflows rather than a generic sales pipeline.
Does it connect with Xero?
Yes. The site says Xero connectivity can push invoices and expenses, and lists customer contacts and payment status among the connection’s functions.
What compliance functions are included?
Listed functions include PPSR records, transfer forms, signatures, document packs, and dealer book checks for acquisition and disposal. The site advises Victorian dealers to confirm their operating process with legal advisers.
How can I see the product?
The site invites prospective customers to request a walkthrough by emailing [email protected].