Why Dealers Choose Ikon Over PassTime GPS

No upfront costs. Designed for franchise dealers.
Competitor buy-out program. Service retention marketing that delivers.

ZERO UP-FRONT
CONSIGNMENT MODEL

Why tie up working capital purchasing pre-load inventory or financing hardware boxes? With Ikon, you only pay for devices after the vehicle sells and the customer buys. Switching from PassTime is completely seamless: we handle painless platform transitions through our 100% competitor buyout program and equip your team with a proven sales enablement roadmap to hit 50%+ F&I penetration from day one.

BUILT FOR FRANCHISE GROWTH
‍NOT BHPH & REPO

PassTime’s heritage and core architecture were engineered around subprime lenders, Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) tracking, and starter-interrupt repossession tools. Ikon is purpose-built from the ground up for franchised new-car and pre-owned dealership profitability - driving customer peace of mind, F&I gross, and long-term brand loyalty rather than collection-style asset recovery.

MANAGED RETENTION 
MARKETING THAT DELIVERS

PassTime provides tracking hardware and portals, but offers nothing to empower Fixed Operations. Ikon turns connected telematics into high-intent customer pay repair orders (CPROs). Our fully managed Smart Marketing delivers automated, mileage-triggered SMS service reminders directly to vehicle owners - generating a verified 30% response rate straight into your service bays.

100% Dealer-BRANDED MOBILE EXPERIENCE 

When your customer opens their smartphone to locate their vehicle, monitor battery health, or track maintenance, they should see your store's identity - not a third-party vendor app like PassTime InTouch. Ikon’s connected vehicle app is 100% dealer-branded, ensuring your store remains front and center in your customer’s pocket to power repeat sales and trade-in retention.

How Ikon beats PassTime GPS
in what matters to dealers

Upfront Cost

Ikon
$0 upfront device costs; pay only when the unit sells
PassTime GPS
Upfront device purchasing / capital outlay required

Platform Heritage & Focus

Ikon
Franchise Dealerships: Gross profit, F&I uplift, customer retention
PassTime GPS
Lender & BHPH Rooted: Asset recovery, starter-interrupt, collections

Competitor Inventory Buyout

Ikon
100% Buyout Program for existing hardware inventory
PassTime GPS
No equivalent buyout program

Service Retention Marketing

Ikon
Ikon managed, SMS text messages, 30% response rate
PassTime GPS
None (Fixed Ops is completely unaddressed)

Locate Keys

Ikon
YES - Locate cars and keys seamlessly in one portal
PassTime GPS
NO - Vehicle tracking only

Customer Theft Benefit

Ikon
Up to $10,000 total benefit ($8,000 replacement credit back to your store)
PassTime GPS
Basic device tracking/theft warranty; no captive replacement funds to selling dealer

Installation Versatility

Ikon
Proactive, low dealer-to-rep ratio; onsite launch, staff training, and F&I coaching
PassTime GPS
Standard corporate technical/account support

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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Dealers Are Saying

Metro Mazda Mesquite

Ikon built my brand and my business better than third parties or old-fashioned marketing. This product grows our business and our brand with solutions that drive revenue I can actually measure.

Steve Fly
Metro Mazda Mesquite
Classic Chevrolet

I'll tell you, it's been a saving grace for us because not only is it the solutions that you're signing up for, but also, the customer support and the personnel.

Dorian Jimenez
Classic Chevrolet
South County Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Ikon has been a huge plus in a lot of ways. It has increased the average profit per sale by $300. We would absolutely recommend Ikon to any other dealer that's looking for a telematics partner.

Allen Masengill
South County Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

The 4 Solutions Included in the Ikon Program

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SOLUTION  #1
Lot Management

100% Visibility of Cars & Keys, Always Be Appointment Ready

Master your lot. Locate cars and keys effortlessly to accelerate sales, check battery levels, run audit reports, view lot aging, all with no upfront device costs. We only make money when you do.

Ikon Lot Management
SOLUTION  #2
Theft Recovery

Inventory Protection that Gets Stolen Cars Back Fast & Reduces Insurance Costs

Stop inventory loss with near-real-time GPS tracking designed for rapid recovery. Ikon’s active theft recovery helps you secure your lot and lowers insurance premiums and deductibles.

Ikon Theft Recovery
SOLUTION  #3
Connected Car

A Lucrative F&I Product for You and An App & Benefit With Real Value for Them

Get an avg. $323 PVR uplift by selling customers peace of mind and theft recovery featuring a $10,000 theft benefit. Your dealer-branded app keeps them connected to you, not the OEM.

Ikon Connected Car
SOLUTION  #4
Smart Marketing

Service Retention on Steroids, Keep Them Coming Back

Maximize service retention and increase ROs with our mileage-triggered, automated text campaigns. We text customers at exactly the right time, driving them to your service scheduler.

Ikon Smart Marketing