Dealerlogix, an all-in-one fixed operations software suite for dealership service departments, has been approved as a certified provider in Volkswagen’s eConnect program.

Dealerlogix provides retention text communications through its Text2Drive product, providing online service scheduling, service valet, service lane check-in, electronic multipoint inspections with video and pictures, mobile payments with fraud protection, bilateral DMS communications and more.

“Dealerlogix has a reputation for working both independently without DMS integrations and seamlessly with DMS companies to provide a clean and easy customer and dealership experience for vehicle maintenance, repairs and payment,” said David Stalzer, vice president of OEM strategy and partner growth for Dealerlogix’s parent company Vehlo.

“We are truly honored to partner with another premier OEM like Volkswagen and to help more VW dealerships offer easy repair and payment experiences that create lifelong customers.”

In a news release, Dealerlogix said certification in VW’s eConnect program required an evaluation to make sure critical features and seamless integrations are available for VW dealerships. to provide “an effortless experience” for online appointment scheduling, valet pickup and drop-off, repair order writeups, digital multipoint inspections with e-approvals, texting and mobile bill pay — all available from a mobile phone.

“Our proven platform meets Volkswagen’s high standards,” Vehlo executive vice president Euwart Anderson said. “And the best part is that Dealerlogix creates transparency to help customers feel they are an important piece in their repair process. When communication is clear, a customer’s trust is gained.”

Dealerlogix is part of Vehlo’s Dealership Software Division, which also includes Text2Drive, Rapid Recon, Service Lane eAdvisor and Velocity Automotive Solutions.