A regional car dealership group in the U.S. was struggling with costly, low-quality leads through Meta ads. As part of my work with hundreds of North American lead-gen advertisers, I helped them overhaul their strategy — turning Facebook into a reliable lead machine.
Poor follow-up integration with their sales process
The Strategy
Audience Segmentation: Targeted by ZIP code, car segment (budget vs premium), and
buyer intent
Localized Creative: Showcased real inventory, offers, and dealership staff to boost trust
Lead Flow Optimization: Lead Flow Optimization
CRM Integration: Enabled real-time lead follow-up to reduce drop-off
Key Insight
Automotive lead generation isn’t just about volume — it’s about quality and speed. By combining
targeted creatives with CRM-connected ad flows, we turned Meta into one of the dealership’s most
profitable sales channels.
Leads per week increased 2x
CPL reduced from $52 to $31
2.2x improvement in lead-to-sale conversion
23% of total monthly sales directly attributed to Meta