Light 1
Check Engine
We're spending, but nobody can tell me what's working.
Every vendor says their numbers are up. So why aren't sales?
I don't trust GA4, and our reports never match.
I think we're wasting money. I just can't prove where.
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Reports, field guides and reviews, free to download.
Research Reports
Original survey data on dealer technology.
Field Guides & Checklists
Frameworks your team can put to work on Monday.
Books
The Road to Sold, on sale now.
Blog
Ideas and analysis from Brian Pasch and the team.
Tools
Vendor Directory
Vetted CRM, CDP and AI voice vendors, reviewed by our team.
Modern Retailing
Brian Pasch's newsletter on LinkedIn.
Coming soon
AI and Dealership Staff: Finding the Right Balance
Auto Dealership CRMs: The Battle for Data Control
Free to download, now and forever.
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Pasch Events Portal
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Sign in to the portalSponsor an event
Put your brand in front of dealer leaders. Each link opens that event's sponsorship page.
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Marketing Garage New
Bring your marketing in for service. Three levels, from Diagnostic to Engine Rebuild.
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A documented sales process, from first click to the showroom.
Leadership Training
Online, remote and on-site training for managers.
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DMS Audit
A free DMS data-hygiene audit, with TransUnion.
Trusted Call Solutions
Get outbound calls answered, not flagged as spam.
Digital marketing
PCG Digital
Our agency for SEO, paid search, social and content.
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Find your service bay.
Answer a few questions and we'll match your stores to the right Marketing Garage level.
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Vendor Directory
For vendors: get your product listed.
Before you raise the budget, let certified automotive marketing experts find what's broken and get it running right.
Who's leading your marketing right now?
Vendors in silos. Reports that don't match.
A seat that's empty.
Three bays.
One team that knows dealerships.
Vendors run in silos. Reports don't agree. Priorities pile up. When your marketing lacks direction, spending more just makes the problem more expensive.
Nearly 20 years in automotive
Vendor-independent, no products to push
Led by Brian Pasch and Glenn Pasch
Built for franchise dealers and dealer groups
Self-diagnosis
Most dealerships don't have an effort problem. They have a clarity problem, and it shows up in one of three ways.
Light 1
Check Engine
Every vendor says their numbers are up. So why aren't sales?
I don't trust GA4, and our reports never match.
I think we're wasting money. I just can't prove where.
Light 2
Driver Alert
They're buried in reports and vendor calls, with no time for strategy.
When I ask what's working, I get a stack of reports, not an answer.
They're new to the role, and I don't have time to train them.
Light 3
No One at the Wheel
Our marketing manager left, and now I'm fielding vendor calls.
No one is holding our agencies accountable.
We need someone to take the wheel until we hire.
The Service Bays
Three ways in, all led by the same senior automotive team. Not sure which one fits? The quiz below will tell you.
Diagnostic
A full inspection of your strategy, vendors, data, and performance, so you leave with a clear roadmap and stay in the driver's seat.
Audit your vendors, tech, and tracking
Find the gaps and the wasted spend
Check that GA4 and reporting are accurate
Rank the fixes that matter most
Pull in here if…
You're spending real money and can't get a straight answer on what's working.
System Update
We ride shotgun with your manager, sharpening the skills and judgment it takes to lead your vendors, not follow them.
Turn data into decisions
Manage vendors with confidence
Tie marketing to dealership goals
Report performance to leadership clearly
Pull in here if…
You have a marketing manager who needs more direction, confidence, or backup.
Engine Rebuild
We rebuild your marketing into an engine that runs the way it should, and take the wheel until you're ready to hire.
Build the strategy and infrastructure
Align vendors, systems, and processes
Set clear priorities and accountability
Lead marketing during a leadership gap
Pull in here if…
Your marketing needs a complete overhaul, or the leadership seat is empty.
60-Second Diagnostic
Answer 5 quick questions. We'll recommend the right bay and the first 3 things we'd look at in your operation.
5 taps, no typing until the end. You'll see your result before we ask for anything.
5 questions · About 60 seconds · Result first
How it works
Check in
Take the quiz or book a call. It takes about a minute to tell us where things stand.
Inspection
On a free Strategy Alignment Call, a senior strategist reviews your situation and your goals. No slide deck.
Service
We recommend the right bay, scope the work to your rooftops, and get started.
Why Pasch Group
We sit between you and your vendors, so every dollar is tied to your goals and every partner is held to the numbers.
Vendor-independent
We don't replace your vendors. We make sure they're accountable, coordinated, and working from accurate data.
Built by practitioners
The same senior strategists who build and run campaigns for our clients. Guidance that has worked in real dealerships.
Automotive-native
Inventory cycles, seasonality, co-op rules, OEM mandates. We already speak your language.
Proven leadership
Led by industry innovators Brian Pasch and Glenn Pasch, with nearly 20 years working with franchise dealers and dealer groups.
Fit check
Spend $15K to $150K+ a month on marketing
Run multiple rooftops, or plan to
Have a new marketing manager, or a role in transition
Want vendor-neutral answers, not another sales pitch
One source of truth for what's working
Vendors held to clear KPIs
Less wasted spend and fewer surprises
Faster, more confident decisions
Sales and marketing pulling in the same direction
Before you book
Something else on your mind? Ask it on the call.
Are you going to replace our vendors?
No. We make your current vendors accountable and coordinated. If one is underperforming, we'll show you the data, and the decision stays yours.
We already have an agency. Why would we need this?
Your agency runs its own channels. We look at the whole machine, all vendors, tools, and data together, with no stake in any one of them.
Will my marketing manager feel threatened?
Bay 2 is built to make them better at their job, not to replace them. Most managers welcome a senior strategist in their corner.
Do we have to start with the Diagnostic?
No. Many dealers do, because it tells everyone what needs fixing first. If you already know your gap, we can start in Bay 2 or Bay 3.
What does it cost?
It depends on the bay and the number of rooftops. We'll give you straight numbers on your Strategy Alignment Call.
Is the call a sales pitch?
It's a working conversation with a senior strategist about your dealership. You'll leave with useful takeaways whether or not we work together.
Strategy Alignment Call
Book a free Strategy Alignment Call. We'll tell you what's working, what isn't, and which bay makes sense for you.
One-on-one time with a senior automotive strategist
A candid read on your vendors, data, and team
A clear recommendation, with no obligation
Takes about a minute. A senior strategist will be on the other end.
Prefer to talk now? Call (732) 450-8200.
Marketing Garage is formerly the Strategic Marketing Advisor (SMA) Program.