Google Ads for Dealerships

Get in front of buyers searching for their next vehicle. Drive calls, leads and showroom visits with Google Ads for dealerships.

Every day, thousands of Australians search Google for their next car, caravan, motorcycle or truck. However, if your dealership isn’t showing up at the top of those searches, your competitors are taking those buyers instead.

We build and manage Google Ads for dealerships that drive real results. No fluff, no lock-in contracts, full transparency on every dollar spent.

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Is Your Dealership Losing Out on Google?

  • Buyers search for vehicles on Google every day, but your ads aren’t there
  • Your competitors are bidding on your dealership name and stealing your traffic
  • Poorly set up campaigns burn budget without generating leads
  • You’re paying for clicks that never convert into showroom visits
  • You can’t see where your ad spend is going or what’s actually working
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What are Google Ads for dealerships?

Google Ads is the platform that lets your dealership appear in front of buyers exactly when they’re searching, watching or browsing online. It covers multiple ad types across Google’s network, each designed for a different stage of the buying journey. Here’s what’s included:

Search Ads

Display Ads

Youtube Ads

Performance Max

Youtube Shorts Ads

Remarketing Ads

How we can help with your Google Ads:

Account & Campaign Setup

Your Google Ads account is created, structured properly and built for performance from day one.

Management & Optimisation

Your campaigns are monitored, tested and optimised every week to improve results and reduce wasted spend.

Updates & Consultancy

Our account managers will hold regular updates with you and recommend actions to improve your results. Your ads will never be out of date.

Sales & Tracking

Our ads are built to help dealerships generate leads and sell to customers. Everything is tracked and evaluated constantly.

Transparent Reporting

You see exactly where every dollar goes. No hidden fees, no lock-in contracts, full transparency on performance.

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Why Dealerships Choose Digital Nectar for Google Ads

1. We specialise in automotive

Dealerships are different. We know what works.

2. We’re a Google Partner agency

We know the platform inside out.

3. We manage everything

Setup, deployment, leads and reporting. You focus on selling

4. Adelaide-based Specialists

Local team. National reach. Real support when you need it.

Our high scores

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Ad Spend Managed
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Dealerships Supported
80
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Served Impressions
2300
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Social Posts Published
1764
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Coffee Cups Consumed

Stop wasting clicks. Start winning sales.

Get Google Ads Working for Your Dealership: Contact Us

Book a free consultation and let’s get your Google Ads driving real leads.

Because the dealerships that show up on Google when buyers are searching are the ones that get the calls.

What our clients say about us

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Warren King
2 October 2020
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Ryan has been very professional in helping us promote SA Caravans. I highly recommend his services. Thanks for your help Ryan , it is much appreciated!
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martin guppy
3 October 2020
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Our Motorcycle retail business was advertising predominantly with TV until Ryan convinced us to try another way. Ryan has increased our turn over and profitability and we have never looked back. Web site traffic up, Social Media traffic up, showroom traffic up, phone sales up, Profit up. All whilst spending less than we used to. Digital Nectar has been a great decision for our business.
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Paul Steed
11 January 2022
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Ryan and Digital Nectar have been an integral part of my business. The Hive has increased my productivity and efficiency across my CRM and digital marketing capability
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Shane Curnow
6 January 2023
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Dave Benson Caravans have been using Digital Nectar for over a year now and have found Ryan, Leigh and team to be very professional, helpful and enjoyable to work with. They take on board our needs and come up with clever and useful suggestions.
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Scott McLaughlin
9 March 2023
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Ryan is amazing. Super professional, super informative and gets it done. He totally overdelivered for me with my Facebook and Instagram issues....... he made the highly unlikely, happen and I am so very grateful to have been introduced to him. Definitely recommend working with him
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Glen Faulkner
1 December 2023
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Massive thank you to Ryan and the Digital Nectar team for building our awesome new website which met all our objectives, was delivered in time and on budget. Great work guys thank you!
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SMG Marketing
13 February 2024
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Ryan and his team have been a huge help in navigating the digital landscape for many of our One SMG businesses. Their attention to detail and technical expertise has created a partnership that feels like an extension of our inhouse team. Highly recommend the services of Digital Nectar to anyone who wants to take their e-Commerce business to the next level.
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Victor Harbor Motor Co
8 August 2024
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Ryan and the team at Digital Nectar have been terrific business partners to us here at Victor Harbor Motor Company, they are so easy to work with and actions marketing activity quickly. We would highly recommend Digital Nectar to any other business. Regards Steve Chapman General Manager VHMC.
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Frequently asked questions about automotive website design

What are Google Ads and why does my dealership need them?

Google Ads are paid campaigns that put your dealership in front of buyers across Google Search, YouTube, Shorts, display partners and apps.

Therefore, when someone searches for a vehicle, watches a review or browses related content, your dealership can appear and capture that lead.

Without Google Ads, you’re invisible to buyers who are ready to purchase right now.

What types of Google Ads can my dealership run?

Your dealership can run Search ads, Display ads, YouTube ads, Shorts ads, Performance Max and Remarketing campaigns.

Each ad type targets buyers at different stages, from active search to brand awareness. We build the right mix based on your goals.

What is Performance Max and how does it help dealerships?

Performance Max is a Google Ads campaign type that uses AI to run your ads across Search, Display, YouTube, Gmail, Maps and Discover, all from one campaign.

It’s powerful for dealerships because it captures buyers no matter where they are on Google. We set up Performance Max the right way to avoid wasted spend.

What are YouTube Shorts ads and should my dealership run them?

YouTube Shorts ads are vertical short-form video ads that play between Shorts content.

They’re great for grabbing attention, building brand awareness and reaching younger buyers. Therefore, if your dealership has short-form video content, Shorts ads are worth testing as part of your campaign mix.

Do I own my Google Ads account?

Yes. You own your Google Ads account, the data and the campaigns we build inside it. Therefore, if you ever choose to work with someone else, everything stays with you. No held-hostage accounts, no losing your history, full ownership from day one.

Do you lock dealerships into long contracts?

No. We don’t do lock-in contracts. Furthermore, you can cancel any time. We believe dealerships should stay because the results are good, not because they’re stuck in a contract. Our job is to keep earning your business every month.

How much should my dealership spend on Google Ads?

Ad spend depends on your goals, location and competition. Most dealerships start between $1,000 and $10,000 per month in ad spend. Additionally, our management fee is separate and transparent.

We discuss budgets openly during your free consultation so you know exactly what to expect.

How transparent are your Google Ads management fees?

Completely transparent. You see exactly what you pay us and what you pay Google. There are no hidden fees, no markups on ad spend and no surprises. Furthermore, we send monthly reports showing every dollar spent and the results it generated.

Can you remarket to people who visited my dealership website?

Yes. Remarketing campaigns target people who visited your website, watched your videos or interacted with your brand. Furthermore, remarketing is one of the highest-converting campaign types for dealerships because it focuses on warm audiences who already know you.

How do you track Google Ads performance for dealerships?

We install conversion tracking, Google Analytics, call tracking and integrate with your CRM. Therefore, every lead, call and form submission from your ads is tracked.

You see exactly what’s working and what’s costing you money in your monthly reports.

Why isn't my Google Ads campaign generating leads?

Common reasons include poor keyword targeting, weak ad copy, no conversion tracking, low-quality landing pages or sending traffic to a slow dealership website. We audit your campaigns, identify the gaps and rebuild them so every click has the best chance of converting.

What types of dealerships do you work with?

We work with car dealerships, caravan and RV dealers, motorcycle dealerships, truck dealers and even heavy machinery. Each industry has different needs, and we tailor every website to match how your customers actually shop.

Why is my competitor outranking me on Google Ads?

Your competitor likely has better campaign structure, stronger ad copy, higher quality scores or more aggressive bidding.

Additionally, they may have a better landing page experience. We analyse what they’re doing and build campaigns that compete and win on quality, not just spend.

Why is my Google Ads budget running out so quickly?

Common reasons include broad match keywords burning budget on irrelevant searches, no negative keywords filtering out junk traffic, poor targeting settings or bidding strategies that overspend.

We restructure your campaigns to control spend and focus every dollar on buyers who actually convert.

Why are my Google Ads getting clicks but no enquiries?

Clicks without enquiries usually mean your landing page is failing. The ad got the visitor there, but the page isn’t convincing them to act.

Therefore, we audit your landing pages and recommend or build improvements that turn clicks into showroom visits and calls.

How do I get my dealership to appear at the top of Google?

To appear at the top of Google, you need a combination of Google Ads, a strong Google Business Profile and good SEO.

Google Ads give you immediate visibility at the top of paid results, while organic SEO and your Business Profile build long-term presence.

Do I need a good website to run Google Ads?

Yes. Google Ads drives traffic to your website, so the site needs to convert that traffic into leads.

If your website is slow, outdated or hard to navigate, you’re wasting ad spend. We can audit your website and even rebuild it if needed.

How does Google Ads help with dealership lead generation?

Google Ads drives high-intent buyers directly to your website or contact forms at the exact moment they’re searching.

Additionally, with proper conversion tracking, every lead is measurable. This makes Google Ads one of the most reliable lead generation channels for dealerships.

How is Google Ads different from Google Business Profile?

Google Ads is paid advertising that appears at the top of search results and across Google’s network. Google Business Profile is your free listing on Google Maps and local search.

Both work together, but Google Ads gives you immediate visibility while Google Business Profile builds long-term local presence.