List · October 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Car dealer group contact list: reaching the decision makers at every group
How to build a contact list of car dealer groups and the people who decide at each: group leaders, regional leaders, store GMs and department heads.
Car dealer group contact list
A dealer group contact list is only useful if it shows three things together: the group, every store it owns, and the people who decide at each level. A list of group headquarters and main phone numbers reaches a receptionist. This is how the levels break down and how to build the list.
| Level | Roles | Decides on |
|---|---|---|
| Group office | President or CEO, COO, CFO, CIO | Group-wide systems, large contracts |
| Group functional leaders | VP of fixed ops, marketing director, used car or F&I director | Standards and vendors across stores |
| Regional | Regional VP, area general manager | Several stores in a region |
| Store | General manager, department heads | Store-level tools and pilots |
Where dealer group data comes from
Group websites
Free
Leadership pages name the group office; store directories list every rooftop. Check both, because stores often trade under a local name.
Industry rankings
Free
Automotive News publishes an annual Top 150 dealership groups ranking, a starting list of the largest groups.
Largest dealer groups →
Free
Confirms who holds group roles today and who the regional leaders are.
DealerData
Database
Links every US and Canadian store to its dealer group, so one filter shows a group’s rooftops and the managers at each, from the group office down, with verified emails and mobiles.
Start for free →Building the list
- One row per person, with the group name and the store on every row.
- Tag each person by level: group, regional or store.
- Load the group as one account in your CRM with its stores underneath.
Start with one store where a GM wants your result, then use it as proof with the group office. See dealer groups vs single stores.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a list of car dealer groups?
Start from Automotive News’ annual Top 150 ranking and group websites, or filter by dealer group in a dealership database such as DealerData to see each group’s stores and managers.
Who makes decisions at a car dealer group?
The group office decides group-wide systems and large contracts; group functional leaders set standards across stores; store GMs and department heads choose store-level tools.
What is a dealer group?
A company that owns several dealerships, often across brands and states, with a group office above each store’s general manager.
Find the right person at every dealership.
Search free. Verified work emails and mobiles when you need them.
