IT Support Built for
Car Dealerships
Your DMS, F&I desks, service lanes, and showroom all depend on technology that just works. Wildcat IT keeps your dealership running — from the lot to the back office.
Schedule a Free IT AssessmentDealership IT Is Different
Your technology environment is more complex than most businesses twice your size. Generic IT companies don't understand dealership operations.
DMS Is the Backbone
When CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or Dealertrack goes down, every department stops — sales, service, parts, and accounting.
FTC Safeguards Rule Compliance
The updated FTC Safeguards Rule requires a written information security program, risk assessments, and documented incident response — with real penalties.
Multiple Locations & Lots
Service bays, showroom floors, detailing areas, offsite lots — all need reliable connectivity and devices that survive harsh environments.
Customer Data Everywhere
SSNs, credit applications, driver's licenses, financial records — dealerships handle more sensitive personal data than most businesses realize.
Dealership IT Services
- ✓DMS & Vendor Coordination — We work alongside CDK, Reynolds, Dealertrack, and other DMS vendors to ensure your systems are properly configured, updated, and performing.
- ✓F&I Desk & Sales Floor Support — Fast workstation support so deals don't stall. Printer issues, dual-monitor setups, and credit application systems kept running.
- ✓24/7 Endpoint Detection & Response — Managed EDR with a human-led SOC protecting every workstation handling customer financial data.
- ✓Network & Wi-Fi Management — Reliable connectivity across showroom, service lanes, parts department, and customer waiting areas with proper network segmentation.
- ✓FTC Safeguards Rule Compliance — Risk assessments, security policies, access controls, encryption, and incident response planning to meet federal requirements.
- ✓Security Awareness Training — Phishing simulations and training for your entire staff — from the GM to the lot attendant.
- ✓Camera & Security System Support — Network integration for IP camera systems covering lots, service bays, and showroom areas.
- ✓Workstation Lifecycle Management — Procurement, deployment, and certified secure disposal of every device that touches customer data.
FTC Safeguards Rule: Are You Compliant?
Since June 2023, the updated FTC Safeguards Rule requires every dealership to implement a comprehensive information security program. Non-compliance can result in significant FTC enforcement actions.
- ✓ Written Information Security Program
- ✓ Designated Qualified Individual oversight
- ✓ Risk assessment and vulnerability testing
- ✓ Multi-factor authentication on all systems
- ✓ Encryption of customer data in transit and at rest
- ✓ Access controls and activity monitoring
- ✓ Incident response plan with documentation
- ✓ Vendor and service provider oversight
Hardware That Survives Dealership Life
Service advisor tablets get dropped. Lot attendant devices get rained on. Sales floor workstations run 12 hours a day. We understand that dealership hardware takes more abuse than a typical office.
Our hardware lifecycle expertise means smart procurement decisions, proper deployment, and certified secure disposal when devices are retired — with refurbished options that can save your dealership 40-60% on workstation refreshes.
"We manage every device from the day it arrives to the day it's securely destroyed — so your customers' Social Security numbers and credit applications never end up in the wrong hands."
Keep Your Dealership Moving.
We'll Handle the Tech.
Get a free IT assessment for your dealership. We'll evaluate your network, security posture, and FTC compliance readiness.
Schedule a Free Assessment(603) 767-4867 | WILDCAT IT | 155 Fleet Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801