Download the companion
The package contains the approved LotCaster browser extension. Keep it in a permanent folder after unzipping.
Download for this computer Version 1.6.2 · Chrome and Microsoft Edge
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Your work today
Salesperson Action Center
Messages, follow-ups, appointments, and service-to-sales opportunities in one prioritized view.
My work
Messages needing attention
Follow-ups due
Upcoming appointments
Conversion snapshot
Live dealership inventory
Inventory
Connect an authorized inventory source to begin.
Dealer inventory source
Save the dealership's authorized inventory page before refreshing.
Quick add one vehicle
Use this when an inventory source is unavailable. Add an authorized vehicle record and save it locally.
Import authorized inventory data
Download Template
Use CSV when available. For unsupported websites, copy the visible inventory page and paste it here.
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Marketplace workflow
Posting
Ready to post
Salesperson snapshot
Published Marketplace links
Keep the real Facebook listing attached to each LotCaster publication. Enter it manually or attach the most recently viewed Marketplace listing with Companion.
Customer opportunities
Lead Center
Manage customer opportunities, response timing, ownership, and appointments from one focused queue.
LotRescue
Dormant lead opportunities
Upload dormant leads, see why current inventory makes them relevant again, and review every personalized follow-up before using it.
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Customer conversations
Care
Manage customer follow-up, conversation history, permissions, and next actions from one communication workspace.
Simulation mode · nothing is sent
Controlled workload relief
Safe Autopilot
Routine replies can be automated only after every safety check passes.
Emergency stop activeHigh-confidence replies only
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Select a customer
Choose a contact to review their timeline and prepare a follow-up.
Live Facebook conversationWaiting for Companion
Not observed
Marketplace opportunityWaiting for inquiry context.
Open this customer's Messenger thread in Facebook with Companion running. Care will reflect the current seller-visible conversation here.
Record a customer reply received elsewhere
This adds the reply to LotCare but does not send anything.
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Simulation follows live-send safeguards. SMS permission must be recorded first, and no carrier is connected.
Approved response playbook
Message templates
Templates remain drafts until a team member approves them for a specific customer.
People & performance
Team
Invite managers and salespeople by email. Each person creates their own password; managers can deactivate access or send password resets.
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Team performance
Recent activity
Computer setup
LotCaster Companion
Install the companion on each dealership computer that needs protected Dealer.com inventory capture or assisted Facebook listing forms.
Install in Chrome
- Unzip the downloaded package.
- Open chrome://extensions.
- Turn on Developer mode.
- Choose Load unpacked and select the unzipped folder.
Confirm the connection
Reload LotCaster after installation. This page will automatically show when the companion is connected.
Changing computers? Sign into LotCaster on the new computer, open this Companion page, and repeat these steps. No dealership inventory or account information is stored inside the download.
Product guidance
Help Center
Use LotCaster to prepare accurate listing packets and track dealership posting work. Final publishing always remains a manual user action.
Salesperson quick start
- Find an assigned or ready vehicle.
- Open its Listing Packet.
- Resolve any missing-field warnings.
- Copy the approved details and photos.
- Review the destination form and publish manually.
- LotCaster will confirm the publication automatically when Companion detects Facebook has published it.
Manager quick start
- Confirm the authorized Inventory Source.
- Import or refresh inventory.
- Review the import result and warnings.
- Spot-check pricing, mileage, categories, and photos.
- Export CSV for backup or review.
Daily posting checklist
- Refresh inventory before preparing listings.
- Verify price, mileage, VIN, stock number, and category.
- Use clear photos that belong to the selected vehicle.
- Review the dealership footer and listing description.
- Mark completed work posted in LotCaster.
Listing best practices
- Use the generated title and keep facts consistent.
- Lead with the best exterior photo.
- Avoid unsupported claims or outdated pricing.
- Keep contact and availability language dealership-approved.
Compliance reminders
- Verify every listing before publishing.
- Use only inventory data and photos your dealership is authorized to use.
- LotCaster prepares information; it does not publish listings or control social accounts.
- The user manually completes the final posting step.
What not to do
- Do not share Facebook passwords with LotCaster.
- Do not automate buyer messages or account actions.
- Do not publish without checking vehicle availability.
- Do not reuse photos from a different vehicle.
Master dealer enrollment center
Dealer Enrollment Center
Create the dealership, connect its authorized inventory source, configure pricing, and invite the owner in one guided setup. Only LotCaster master accounts can access this page.
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