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A complete, independent view of your dealership data.

DMSbackups is the application dealers use to search offline backup data. It synchronizes dealership data daily, makes all available fields searchable, supports record and document export, and stores copies on locally controlled detachable media.

DMSbackups synchronizes dealership information from the primary DMS, organizes it for rapid retrieval, and preserves associated records, documents, and media in a locally controlled backup environment.

One connected system

From DMS source to locally controlled retrieval, DMSbackups links synchronization, indexing, and access in a single operational environment.

DMS source

Primary dealership system of record

Synchronization engine

Daily capture of operational data

DMSbackups index

Searchable organization of records

Local detachable storage

Dealership-controlled media

Physical media access

Available to anyone with access to the backup drive

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Connect to the supported DMS environment

  2. Step 2

    Synchronize dealership data daily

  3. Step 3

    Organize records, documents, and media

  4. Step 4

    Search and retrieve information through DMSbackups

Platform interface

Search, retrieval, documents, and synchronization health in one environment.

Complete coverage

Complete coverage

Every department, searchable

Select a department to inspect representative data, search fields, and content types preserved in backup.

Departments

8

Data points

60+

Searchable fields

Hundreds

Exact data types and searchable fields vary by DMS source.

Tap a department to view full coverage details.

Includes documents, media, and historical records. View full coverage matrix →

Synchronization and local storage

Sync statusComplete
Last backup
Today, 2:14 AM
Records synced
All departments
Departments
8 of 8

Connected

Storage connected to the DMSbackups environment.

Deployment

  1. 01

    Initial connection

    Configure access to the supported DMS environment.

  2. 02

    First synchronization

    Establish the initial operational history baseline.

  3. 03

    Data validation

    Confirm departments, records, and file types captured.

  4. 04

    Local storage setup

    Configure secure local media and retention approach.

  5. 05

    Drive access

    Connect the offline media when search or export is needed.

  6. 06

    Daily synchronization

    Maintain a current independent copy on schedule.

Built to work with TotalKnockOut (TKO)

When a dealership switches DMS providers, DMSbackups works with TotalKnockOut to export sufficient data for the transition in the format required by all major destination DMS providers.

Discuss a DMS transition

Review your DMS coverage

Confirm departments, file types, and continuity requirements for your dealership.