Virtual Phone Numbers for Car Dealers
Track which adverts generate calls, separate sales from service, and open virtual showrooms in new areas.
In the motor trade, the phone is where deals begin. Whether a customer is responding to an AutoTrader listing, a social media advert, or a roadside forecourt sign, their first action is almost always a phone call. Virtual numbers give car dealers the tools to track which advertising generates calls, separate sales from service enquiries, and project a multi-location presence — all without additional phone systems or overhead.
Why Do Car Dealers Need Virtual Numbers?
The motor trade has specific communication needs that virtual numbers address directly:
Track Advertising Effectiveness
Assign different virtual numbers to different advertising channels — AutoTrader, Facebook, Google, forecourt signage. Your call history shows exactly which channels are driving calls, so you know where to invest your advertising budget.
Separate Sales and Service Lines
Use Call Whisper to announce whether an incoming call is for sales or service before you answer. Route sales calls to the showroom and service calls to the workshop — from what appears to the customer as a single business.
Professional Greetings With Opening Hours
Personalised greetings can inform callers of your opening hours, current offers, or direct them to your website for stock. Outside hours, calls go to voicemail so you capture the lead for the next business day.
Virtual Showrooms in New Areas
Thinking of expanding? A local number in a new area lets you test demand before committing to premises. Advertise locally and forward calls to your existing team.
Features Perfect for Car Dealers
Call History
Track every call and identify which advertising channels drive the most enquiries.
Call Whisper
Know if a call is for sales or service before you pick up.
Personalised Greetings
Greet callers with your opening hours, offers, or routing options.
Memorable Numbers
Choose a standout number that customers remember from your adverts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. By assigning a unique virtual number to each advertising channel, your call history clearly shows which number (and therefore which advert) each call came through on.
Absolutely. You can have separate virtual numbers for sales and service, each forwarding to the appropriate department. Call Whisper can also announce the purpose before you answer.
Yes. We offer memorable and gold numbers that are easy for customers to recall — great for radio adverts and forecourt signage.
Let's Get Started
Choose your area code and our wizard will guide you through the sign-up process. Your number will be ready to use straight away.
Why Choose Virtually Local?
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FREE setup and instant activation on all standard numbers
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Packages starting from just £4.95 per month
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Choice of phone numbers in all towns and cities across the UK
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Monthly rolling contract, you can cancel at any time
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Make outbound calls from your virtual number
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Keep your BT landline number by bringing it with you