Torque DMS
Buyer's Guides
Yes — Torque DMS is free to use indefinitely, with no trial period, no subscription, and no per-user fees. Here is what else is genuinely free for UK workshops in 2026, and what other providers actually mean by "free".
Yes — Torque DMS is free to use indefinitely, with no trial period, no subscription, and no per-user fees. Here is what else is genuinely free for UK workshops in 2026, and what other providers actually mean by "free".
The practical, unglamorous reality of what happens to customer records, vehicle history, stock and financial data when a dealer or garage switches DMS provider, and what to ask before you sign anything.
What is new in Torque DMS this month: sign in with Google or Microsoft, direct messaging with the Torque DMS team, support for dealers outside the UK, and improvements to vehicle stock and the sales dashboard.
Electric vehicle fires behave differently from ICE vehicle fires in ways that matter directly to dealers and workshops storing or servicing EVs. What the risks are, what the guidance says, and how to protect your site.
A practical guide for UK independent dealers and workshops on how to evaluate, shortlist, and choose the right dealer management software. What to ask vendors, how pricing really works, and a full comparison of the main systems available.
The metrics that tell you how your dealership is really performing. Speed-to-lead data, real UK benchmarks on stock turn, workshop efficiency, and why 32% of dealer leads get no response.
The two workshop metrics that determine whether your garage is actually profitable. Real UK benchmarks, the £60-per-hour operating cost most owners underestimate, and what to do about it.
AutoTrader data, real UK benchmarks, and a practical pricing strategy for independent dealers. When to hold, when to cut, and the mispricing trap costing the industry £500m a year.
AI is no longer a future technology for the motor trade — it is available, practical, and already being used by dealers and garages to price stock, write health checks, and manage leads faster.
Practical steps UK car dealers and independent garages can take to reduce their environmental impact, cut waste, and build more efficient operations.
How digital technology is reshaping UK car dealerships and garages — from online retailing and EV servicing to AI tools and changing customer expectations.
An honest comparison of Torque DMS and Keyloop for UK car dealers — pricing, complexity, features, and which DMS fits your operation.