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    Google Ads for car dealers

    Google Ads is the fastest-growing lead channel for car dealers in 2026 — but also the easiest to burn budget on if not set up correctly. Here is the concrete setup that delivers €11–€34 per lead on model-specific searches.

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    Kort svar (TL;DR)

    Effective Google Ads for car dealers rely on 5 things: 1) SKAG structure (Single Keyword Ad Groups) on model-specific searches, 2) aggressive negative keywords ('free', 'repair', 'spare parts'), 3) geo-targeting within 25–50 km, 4) lead form extension with MitID verification, and 5) conversion tracking down to the sold vehicle level, not just clicks. CARRUSLiNK pulls conversion data from CRM back into Ads.

    De typiske udfordringer

    • Advertising on 'cars' or 'car dealer' burns €670–€1,340/month with zero conversions
    • Broad match keywords trigger on 'free car valuation' and 'car repair'
    • Geo-targeting is set to nationwide — you are paying for clicks from across the country
    • Landing page is the homepage, not a vehicle-specific page
    • Conversion tracking measures 'form submitted', not 'car sold'
    • No one knows whether Google Ads ROI is positive or negative

    Konkret playbook

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    1. SKAG structure for model searches

    1 ad group per model: 'Skoda Octavia leasing', 'used BMW X3', 'Tesla Model Y private leasing'. Each ad group has 1 keyword + 1–2 ad copies.

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    2. Use negative keywords aggressively

    Add: 'free', 'repair', 'spare parts', 'manual', 'rent', 'rental', 'insurance', 'rust'. Filters out 30–40% irrelevant traffic.

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    3. Geo-targeting 25–50 km

    Set radius around the dealership. Add specific bid adjustments for nearby locations (+30%) and reduce for distant locations (-50%).

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    4. Bil-specifik landingsside

    Clicks on 'Skoda Octavia leasing' must land on the Skoda Octavia model, not the homepage. CARRUSLiNK automatically generates vehicle-specific pages.

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    5. Lead form extension with MitID

    Use Google Lead Form Extensions with MitID verification. Eliminates fake leads, increases lead quality by 40–60%.

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    6. Conversion tracking to sold car

    Don't just track 'form submitted' — track all the way to 'signed sales contract'. CARRUSLiNK pushes conversion data back to Google Ads via Enhanced Conversions.

    What you get

    SKAG = 30–50% lower CPL

    Model-specific ad groups convert 2–3× better.

    Negative keywords save budget

    30–40% irrelevant traffic is filtered out.

    Geo 25-50 km

    No clicks from customers who will never visit.

    Bil-specifik landing

    Match ad to page, bounce rate -30%.

    MitID = real leads

    Fake leads eliminated, quality +40–60%.

    Conv. to sales contract

    Measure what matters, not just clicks.

    General Google Ads setup vs. automotive-optimized

    ElementGeneral setupBil-optimeret (CARRUSLiNK)
    Keyword-strukturBroad match on 'cars'SKAG by model
    Negative keywords10-20 stk100-200 stk
    GeoHele Danmark25-50 km radius
    LandingForsidenModel-specifik side
    Lead-formGenerel formularGoogle Lead Form + MitID
    Konv-trackingFormular indsendtUnderskrevet slutseddel
    CPL€40–€107€11–€34
    Conv. to sale2-5%10-20%

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