You already know your customers expect more. Faster service. More flexibility. Fewer queues. And most importantly – less waiting for payments. Dealerships that fail to adapt risk falling behind.
In this post, I’ll show how you can deliver a digital-first experience that actually boosts revenue—without adding more overhead.
We'll walk through six practical steps, showing how Fleetback and Sharebox help you stay one step ahead in a rapidly changing market.
1. Put the customer journey first – not the tech
Today’s car owners want digital. Not because it's cool, but because it makes life easier. Whether it’s dropping off keys after hours or getting a prompt to pay before pickup – convenience drives satisfaction.
With Sharebox, your customers can:
- Book online
- Check in via kiosk or mobile
- Pay securely through integrated platforms like Apple Pay, VISA or Klarna
- Pick up their keys anytime—indoors or outdoors
No humans needed. No unpaid invoices. Just a complete, self-led experience.
2. Local flexibility for automotive aftermarket scale
You can’t copy-paste a digital model across Europe and expect it to work. Sharebox allows each location to customize flows – from language to upsell options—while keeping a unified backend.
What works in Munich might not work in Milan. But with flexible setup and local leadership, you stay agile, compliant, and in control.
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- Read also: What makes a great self-service experience?
What China is already doing
China, the world’s largest automotive market, is setting the pace for digital transformation in aftersales. Self-service kiosks and mobile-first service journeys are already the norm, driven by customer expectations for 24/7 convenience and seamless payments.
Dealerships across Asia are reducing operational costs by requiring digital check-in, pre-authorized payments, and ID verification before keys are handed over – automatically. These aren’t experiments. They’re standard practice.
European dealers who fail to follow suit risk falling behind in both efficiency and customer experience. Sharebox makes this global best practice local—fast.
3. Cut costs in the automotive aftermarket without cutting corners
Let’s be honest – your margins matter.
By switching to a modular self-service model:
- You reduce front desk staffing needs
- Eliminate billing delays (payment is required before pickup)
- Avoid expensive missed appointments
And because Sharebox kiosks are built to work both indoors and outdoors, installation fits your dealership layout – no matter the weather.
4. Speed wins in the automotive aftermarket
Long development cycles are a luxury no one can afford. The faster you adapt, the faster you win. With Sharebox, onboarding is quick, integration with your DMS is seamless, and updates roll out without disrupting operations.
Want to upsell seasonal services? Add a step. Need driver’s license verification? Enable it in minutes. It’s all flexible.
5. Control the payment flow
Many service departments lose revenue because payments are handled too late – or not at all. Sharebox flips that script.
Your customer gets a prompt to pay before collecting the car. You avoid bad debt, and the customer walks away happy – with everything handled from their phone.
6. Specialist partnerships in the automotive aftermarket
You don’t need to build everything in-house. Fleetback handles video inspection and communication. Sharebox owns the self-service handover. Together, you get a powerful, connected solution without reinventing the wheel.
The road ahead for automotive aftermarket leaders
China, the world’s largest automotive market, is setting the pace for digital transformation in aftersales. Self-service kiosks and mobile-first service journeys are already the norm, driven by customer expectations for 24/7 convenience and seamless payments. Dealerships across Asia are reducing operational costs by requiring digital check-in, pre-authorized payments, and ID verification before keys are handed over—automatically. These aren’t experiments. They’re standard practice.
European dealers who fail to follow suit risk falling behind in both efficiency and customer experience. Sharebox makes this global best practice local—fast.
The shift to digital isn’t coming – it’s already here. European dealerships that embrace self-service aren’t just improving efficiency. They’re protecting their margins, elevating their brand, and giving customers what they actually want.
Global innovation sets the bar
From China’s tech-forward dealerships to growing trends in North America and the Nordics, one thing is clear: customers around the world expect a fast, personalized, mobile-first experience – especially when it comes to aftersales. The companies leading the way aren’t just adapting. They’re redefining convenience and building loyalty through automation.
This is your moment to lead. And we’re here to help.
Curious how self-service could work at your dealership? Let’s talk. We’ll map out a setup tailored to your location, team, and customers.
