inride, a fast-growing consumer-to-dealer automotive marketplace, announced the launch of Trade Agent AI on August 28, 2025, in Silver Spring, Maryland. This first-of-its-kind agentic AI platform autonomously uncovers trade-in opportunities within dealership databases, revolutionizing used car acquisition by automating outreach, valuation, and appointment scheduling.
Trade Agent AI marks a pioneering step in the retail auto industry, deploying a fully autonomous AI agent to proactively engage vehicle owners. “Every VIN is a trade. Trade Agent AI finds it first,” said Nick Perdikis, CEO of inride. The platform mines dealership CRM/DMS databases to identify trade-in opportunities, automating outreach, value calculations, and appointment scheduling. This eliminates manual processes, enabling dealers to scale used car acquisition efficiently while maintaining compliance with TCPA regulations.
Trade Agent AI offers a suite of advanced features:
These features ensure dealers maximize trade-in opportunities, with each in-house trade yielding over $2,500 more gross profit than auction units, per the report.
Trade Agent AI addresses critical industry pain points, preventing customer defection to competitors like CarMax and Carvana. “As a dealer I know the pain points within our industry. inride’s Trade Agent AI gives dealers peace of mind that no stone is being left unturned,” said auto dealer Alex Perdikis. Operating 24/7, the platform enhances follow-up processes, capturing trades before they reach competitors. With the used car market projected to grow 7% annually through 2030, Trade Agent AI positions dealers to capitalize on high-margin opportunities.
Launching with a $495 setup fee and a $2,995 monthly SaaS license, Trade Agent AI offers Founder's Pricing of $1,495/month for the first 50 dealers, with no long-term commitment. This pricing model, combined with minimal human involvement, makes the platform accessible to dealerships of all sizes, enabling scalable used car acquisition without expanding business development centers (BDCs).
inride’s Trade Agent AI sets a new standard for automotive dealership technology, leveraging AI to unlock hidden trade-in value and boost profitability. By automating critical processes and integrating seamlessly with existing systems, it empowers dealers to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
inride is a platform designed for car owners to sell direct to dealers. Owners can accept an instant offer or enter the national dealer auction marketplace, where the customer always drives the right deal!
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