Mine the database, or work every lead.
AutoAlert started as equity mining that runs alongside your CRM, and now also sells its own CRM, CXM. It is based in Kansas City and owned by PureCars. BKD is built in Canada around new-lead follow-up: a Sidekick for every rep plus appraisals, inventory and lender submissions in one login.
By Jason Mayhew, Founder, BKD.ai · Last updated · AutoAlert facts checked October 30, 2026
BKD and AutoAlert, side by side.
| Feature | AutoAlert | BKD |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Equity mining plus its own CRM, CXM | Dealership CRM that reads your DMS inventory feed |
| Built for | Franchise dealers and groups | Independent, used, BHPH and franchise stores in the US and Canada |
| Published pricing | Quote only | Quoted at the demo |
| AI lead follow-up | AI assistants with texting and Spanish translation, 24/7 | An AI Sidekick per rep, by text and email in the rep's own name, number and style |
| Phone calls | Not stated publicly | Your people take every call, with browser calling and a Power Dial queue |
| Appraisals | Not stated publicly | Comp-backed appraisal workbench and customer trade-in links |
| Mobile | iOS and Android apps | iOS and Android apps |
Where AutoAlert fits.
Equity and loyalty mining
AlertMiner turns DMS, CRM and OEM data into upgrade, contract-end and service alerts.
OEM programs in Canada
Certified for Ford of Canada and Mazda Canada lead programs.
AI texting for loyalty and service
AutoAssistant texts customers 24/7 for loyalty, service and leads, with Spanish translation.
Native mobile apps
iOS and Android apps for the sales team.
Where BKD is different.
AI in each rep's name
Every rep gets a Sidekick trained on their own past texts that texts and emails from their own number, follows up for weeks and hands off with one tap.
Appraisal to delivery in one login
A comp-backed appraisal workbench, customer trade-in links, live DMS inventory sync, a deal pipeline and a delivery board come with the CRM.
Credit App from the deal
Full finance applications go to lenders through Credit App (CreditApp.ca) under each rep's own login, with every lender's decision back on the deal.
Built in Canada
AutoTrader.ca, Kijiji and CarGurus leads come in directly, with CASL-aware consent and opt-outs on every channel.
Built for independents too
BKD fits independent and used-car stores as well as franchise rooftops, and most stores are live in days.
Choose BKD if
- You want AI working every new lead over text and email in each rep's name.
- You want appraisals, inventory and Credit App submissions in the same login as the CRM.
- You're an independent or Canadian store that wants one CRM rather than a mining tool plus a CRM.
Five questions to ask both of us.
Take these into every vendor call, ours included. The answers separate demos from reality.
- 1Do I run this alongside my CRM or instead of it, and how many logins will reps use?
- 2What does the AI do on its own, on which channels, and from whose number?
- 3How are CASL consent and opt-outs handled?
- 4Where do appraisals and lender submissions happen?
- 5What is the contract term and the data export process?
Based on AutoAlert's public materials as of October 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us on a demo and we'll correct it.
BKD vs AutoAlert, answered.
Does BKD replace AutoAlert?
BKD can replace AutoAlert CXM as your CRM. AlertMiner equity mining is a different job, so check whether you still want it.
How much does AutoAlert cost?
AutoAlert doesn't publish pricing. It's quote-based.
Is BKD a DMS?
No. BKD is a dealership CRM with appraisals, inventory, deals and Credit App submissions. It reads inventory from the DMS you already run, through a CSV or SFTP inventory feed.
Can I switch from AutoAlert to BKD?
Yes. CSV and Excel import brings your customers over with duplicate detection, and past sales import as delivered deals. Most BKD stores are live in days.
Does BKD work in Canada?
Yes. BKD is built in Canada for Canadian and US stores, with AutoTrader.ca and Kijiji leads and CASL-aware consent and opt-outs.
Sources: AutoAlert · AutoAlert AI assistants · AutoAlert app · Switching to BKD
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