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Dealerships Resorting to Old-School Paper Forms Amid Software Outage from CDK Cyberattack : Automotive Addicts

Mike SmithBy Mike SmithJune 24, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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In a surprising throwback to old-school methods, U.S. auto dealers have found themselves reverting to manual paperwork because of a serious software outage attributable to a cyberattack on CDK Global. This outage has disrupted the dealer management systems (DMS) utilized by over 15,000 retail locations, critical for processing sales, tracking profitability, and managing worker compensation.

The cyberattack has plunged the automotive retail sector into chaos, with JPMorgan analysts highlighting the severe impact on business operations. Leading auto retailer AutoNation reported significant disruptions, although their outlets remain operational, continuing to purchase, sell, and repair vehicles despite the challenges.

Similarly, Lithia Motors has also experienced substantial disruptions in its CDK-hosted systems across North America. The corporate anticipates a negative impact on business until the systems are fully restored, underscoring the severity of the outage.

Jim Seavitt, owner of Village Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, shared that while sales haven’t been significantly affected, the technique of delivering vehicles to customers has turn into more laborious. During a recent large sale, nearly 100 cars were sold, however the crucial paperwork, typically generated by CDK systems, is currently stalled, leaving these transactions in limbo. Seavitt’s team has developed alternative methods to finish the paperwork, hoping for a resolution by mid-week as indicated by CDK.

CDK Global, which announced the outage last week, has commenced the restoration process, nevertheless it is predicted to take several days to finish. Within the meantime, dealerships like AutoNation and Group 1 Automotive are counting on manual paperwork to proceed operations, having taken precautionary steps to safeguard their data.

Adding to the complexity, Bloomberg News reported that the cyberattack was orchestrated by a hacking group often known as BlackSuit, which has demanded thousands and thousands in ransom to finish the hack. Seavitt expressed hope that CDK might pay the ransom to expedite the return to normal operations.

Analysts have noted the potential risk to U.S. auto sales in late June because of these disruptions. While no direct sales hit has been outlined by auto retailers, the impact of the CDK outage on overall sales volumes stays a priority. Last 12 months, total recent vehicle retail sales within the U.S. reached 1.1 million units in June, based on data from J.D. Power and GlobalData, highlighting the potential scale of the disruption.

Sonic Automotive, one other major auto retailer, echoed the concerns of its peers, stating that the CDK outage would likely negatively impact business operations until full system functionality is restored.

Because the automotive industry grapples with this cyberattack, the reliance on manual processes serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within the digital systems that modern businesses depend upon.

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