Find auto dealership owners by state and franchise.
State DMV data, NADA/NIADA directories, and real-time signals, not a stale database.
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50,000+ auto dealers.
Almost none are in traditional databases.
There are 18,000 franchised dealerships and 40,000+ independent used car lots in the US. ZoomInfo knows about AutoNation and Penske, but it can't tell you who owns Riverside Chevrolet or Lakeside Toyota. Dealer licensing records, DealerRater profiles, and Cars.com listings are where these businesses live.
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Franchise auto dealers in the US
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Independent dealers
used car lots, BHPH, specialty
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invisible to traditional sales tools
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any state, any brand, any signal
AI agents that find dealers where
they actually register and operate.
Auto dealers aren't in traditional B2B databases. They're in state DMV dealer license registries, NADA/NIADA directories, Google Maps, and job boards. Origami's AI agents search these sources in real time, pulling dealer name, principal/owner, DMS tech signals, and growth indicators that traditional databases were never built to find.
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Qualified list in under 2 minutes.
State DMV dealer license registries
Every licensed auto dealer is registered with the state DMV or motor vehicle licensing board. Origami searches these registries directly, pulling dealer name, license type, owner/principal, and status. This is the most accurate source for auto dealer ownership data.
NADA and NIADA directory coverage
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) represent the full spectrum of franchise and independent dealers. Origami cross-references both directories for complete market coverage.
DMS tech stack as a buying signal
Auto dealers use specialized Dealer Management Systems (DMS), DealerSocket, CDK Global, Reynolds and Reynolds. BuiltWith signals let you filter by DMS provider, identifying dealers that are ready for integrations or due for a tech refresh.
Hiring and growth signals from job boards
A dealer posting for finance managers, BDC coordinators, or estimators is scaling. Origami monitors Indeed, job boards, and ZipRecruiter to surface dealers in active growth mode, the exact moment they're most receptive to software and services.
Frequently asked questions.
Can Origami find auto dealers owners and decision-makers?
Yes - Origami searches Google Maps, industry directories, licensing databases, and the live web to find auto dealers along with verified owner names, emails, and phone numbers. Traditional databases like Apollo and ZoomInfo have poor coverage of this vertical because they rely on social profile data, which most auto dealers owners don't maintain.
Why can't I find auto dealers in Apollo or ZoomInfo?
Apollo and ZoomInfo index social profiles and enterprise firmographics. Most auto dealers owners are missing from traditional B2B databases or enterprise records. Origami is built differently - it searches Google Maps, state licensing boards, industry-specific directories, review sites, and real-time web data to find auto dealers that traditional B2B databases miss entirely.
What information does Origami return for auto dealers?
Origami returns company name, owner/decision-maker name, verified email, direct phone number, address, Google rating, review count, employee count, and any available growth signals like recent hires, new locations, or service expansions. All contact data is verified in real time.
How is Origami different from Apollo, ZoomInfo, or Clay?
- Cheaper: Paid plans from $99/month.
- Simpler: Start with one prompt, no filters, booleans, or new tool to learn.
- Same depth: We integrate the same kinds of data sources as Clay, without giving up simplicity.
How accurate is the contact data for auto dealers?
Emails are 95%+ accurate. Origami waterfall-enriches across multiple providers and verifies in real time. Phone numbers are validated the same way. For auto dealers specifically, Origami cross-references multiple sources to ensure you're reaching the actual owner or decision-maker, not a generic info@ address.
Can I search for auto dealers by city or state?
Yes. Just describe what you're looking for - "Find auto dealers in Phoenix with 4+ stars and 10+ employees" - and Origami handles the rest. You can filter by any combination of location, size, ratings, reviews, hiring activity, or growth signals.
Can I import my own list of auto dealers to enrich?
Yes. Upload a CSV of your existing auto dealers contacts and Origami will fill in missing data - verified emails, direct phone numbers, owner names, and company details. You can also use your existing list to find lookalike companies that match the same profile.
What data sources does Origami use?
Origami aggregates 15+ sources including Google Maps, social company profiles, job postings, tech stack data, state licensing databases, industry directories, review sites, and real-time email and phone verification. The combination gives Origami coverage that no single database can match.
Does Origami include social and email sequencing?
Yes - and it's free on every paid plan. The built-in Sequencer runs multi-step social and email cadences from your own connected accounts. Up to 10 steps per channel, unlimited sends, multi-account rotation, and one shared inbox for replies. No add-on, no per-seat fee, no exporting to Instantly or Smartlead.
How does pricing work?
Usage is spent per step - fetches, research, and enrichments each cost different amounts. Plans start at $99/mo for $165 of usage. Most users find a single list of 50-100 leads costs a few dollars.
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