Case Study: How Mike Uses Simular to Streamline Operations at Trevino's Auto Mart

Introduction

‍Meet Mike, the General Manager of Trevino's Auto Mart, a thriving used car dealership who recently started using Simular Pro to automate repetitive digital tasks across his business. Operating in a highly competitive market, Mike understands the value of speed, accuracy, and efficiency - especially when it comes to keeping his inventory up to date and his operations lean.

Simular’s general automation agent offered the perfect solution: a low-code tool that runs directly on Mac/Windows machines, automates complex workflows, and adapts to unique business needs.

The Problem: Repetitive Inventory Updates

‍Every week, Mike’s team receives a spreadsheet - usually in CSV or XLSX format - that contains updated descriptions for multiple vehicles in his inventory. Manually updating this information on the dealership platform required his controller (who also happens to be his wife) to:
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1. Open the internal inventory system
2. Search for each VIN one at a time
3. Navigate to the Vehicle Info tab
4. Replace the description with the one from the spreadsheet
5. Save, close, and move on to the next vehicle

On slower weeks this could mean updating a few listings. But in busier times? They could be dealing with 15 to 40 updates, each one requiring multiple clicks and checks. It was tedious, error-prone, and a huge drain on time.

‍The Simular Solution: Agent-Powered Workflow Automation

‍Mike turned to Simular Pro to automate the entire process. Here's how it worked:

- Simular Agent Setup: Mike’s team taught Simular to mimic the steps - searching the VIN, opening vehicle details, replacing text, and saving.
- Workflow Execution: With the spreadsheet as input, the Simular agent worked through each line, interacting directly with the dealership software as if a human were doing it.
- Local Control: Since Simular runs on local or virtual Windows machines, Mike’s team didn’t have to worry about platform compatibility or data privacy.What once took hours could now be done in a few minutes - accurately, repeatedly, and hands-free.

‍What’s Next: Accounting & Back Office Automation

‍For Mike, this is just the beginning. His next goal?"I think the best benefit will be when we dive into accounting."He and his controller are already recording Loom videos to demonstrate what they’d like Simular to automate next - from financial report prep to invoice reconciliation. The flexibility of Simular means any GUI-based digital task is fair game.

‍Why It Matters

‍Mike’s case shows that even in a domain as offline-feeling as car sales, there are major opportunities for digital transformation:
- Long-tail workflows that don’t come with APIs can still be automated
- Non-technical teams can teach agents to handle business-critical tasks
- Dealerships can reduce manual overhead and free up time for strategic work

‍Join Mike

‍We’re proud to partner with dealerships like Trevino's Auto Mart to bring Simular to the real workflows that matter.

If you run a business where manual digital tasks slow things down, let Simular show you what’s possible.

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