Snow Days at Dealerships: Why Key Control Matters More Than Ever

Snow days are among the busiest and most chaotic for dealerships. When heavy snow hits, it’s all hands on deck. Vehicles need to be started, warmed up, cleaned off, moved to new locations, and reorganized so plows can clear the lot. Inventory gets shifted multiple times in a single day. Sales, service, and lot staff are all working quickly to keep operations running. That’s where 1Micro makes a major difference.

Batch Processing Through iLot

With the batch feature in iLot, dealerships can quickly scan multiple vehicles and pull keys efficiently. Instead of checking out keys one at a time, staff can process groups of vehicles and get moving, which is critical when time matters and snow is piling up. It’s built for real-world dealership scenarios like snow days, where speed and organization need to work together.

Geo-Fencing by Lot Location

Snow removal often requires clearing entire sections of a lot. With geo-fencing capabilities, dealerships can remove or manage keys by specific lot locations. If an entire area needs to be plowed and repositioned, managers can quickly identify and control the keys tied to that section. This adds structure to what would otherwise be a fast-moving, high-risk situation.

Post-Storm Auditing

Once the snow is cleared and vehicles are repositioned, accountability doesn’t stop. 1Micro provides full audit capabilities so dealerships can reconcile which keys were removed, who accessed them, and ensure every vehicle is accounted for. Instead of guessing or relying on memory, managers have a clear record of activity.