Guide · October 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Who hosts car dealership email? Microsoft, Google and security gateways counted
Mail records for 34,011 franchise dealer domains. 6,669 run Microsoft 365, 2,731 Google and 3,100 a security gateway such as Mimecast or Proofpoint.
Car dealership email provider
We read the mail records of 34,011 franchise dealer domains. 6,669 receive mail through Microsoft 365, 2,731 through Google and 3,100 through a security gateway that scans mail before it reaches the inbox. The rest use web hosts, dealer website platforms or servers we have not named yet.
Mail records read from public DNS for every franchise and group domain in DealerData, 29 October 2026. A store with two websites can count twice.
Where franchise dealer mail goes
| Mail host | Domains |
|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 | 6,669 |
| Google Workspace | 2,731 |
| GoDaddy | 1,808 |
| Proofpoint | 1,164 |
| motosnap.com | 1,124 |
| Mimecast | 965 |
| Rackspace | 941 |
| Barracuda | 453 |
| dealer.com | 307 |
| AppRiver | 204 |
| Sophos | 120 |
| Other named hosts | 4,387 |
| Host not yet named | 8,758 |
| No mail record found | 4,380 |
Security gateways
A gateway such as Mimecast, Proofpoint or Barracuda checks every message before the mail server sees it. 3,100 franchise domains sit behind one. Proofpoint is the largest (1,164), then Mimecast (965) and Barracuda (453).
Big groups host mail differently
| Mail host | Stores in groups of 2 to 4 | Groups of 5 to 24 | Groups of 25 or more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 | 392 | 962 | 272 |
| Google Workspace | 142 | 384 | 104 |
| Security gateway | 157 | 546 | 255 |
| Other or not named | 1,188 | 4,777 | 2,656 |
Stores in the largest groups mostly run on group mail servers rather than Microsoft or Google. Single stores lean on Microsoft 365. 5,091 franchise domains not linked to a group use it.
Why it matters if you email dealers
- Gateways scan every message before delivery. Keep first emails short and plain, with no attachments.
- Send to verified addresses only. Bounces hurt every email after them.
- Split campaigns by mail host, so you can see where replies drop.
DealerData records the mail host on every store. See cold email to car dealers.
Frequently asked questions
What email do car dealerships use?
Of 34,011 franchise dealer domains, 6,669 use Microsoft 365, 2,731 Google Workspace and 3,100 a security gateway. Many larger groups run their own mail servers.
Do car dealers use Mimecast or Proofpoint?
Yes. 1,164 franchise dealer domains route mail through Proofpoint and 965 through Mimecast.
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