Zeus Dealer Software: Frequently Asked Questions

Zeus is a dealership management system (DMS) and F&I software from Zeus Concepts, LLC in Northbrook, Illinois. It combines vehicle inventory, sales and desking, F&I and menu selling, forms printing, Buy Here Pay Here accounts receivable, reporting, and lender and vendor integrations in one system.

Zeus Concepts, LLC has built dealer software since 1985. The company is based at 1356 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, and is owned by founder Bob Schaudt and Bill Schaudt, who joined in 2005.

Independent used car dealers, Buy Here Pay Here dealers, new car franchise dealerships, multi-rooftop groups, RV, boat and motorsports dealers, and wholesale and auction dealers.

For used car dealerships, Used Car Slim is $79 per month or $790 per year for 1 user. Used Car Max is $125 per month or $1,250 per year for up to 30 users. Used Car Hosted is $300 per month for up to 30 users. For new car franchise dealerships, New Car Pro is $800 per month and New Car Hosted is $925 per month, both with unlimited users. Current prices are on the pricing page.

Yes. First-time customers get the first month free (a 30-day free trial), then continue month to month. Request a demo and a team member will contact you within 1 business day.

No. Zeus plans for used car dealerships have no contract, no setup fee, and no extra fees.

Slim covers 1 user with inventory, sales and desking, Buy Here Pay Here, VIN decoding, unlimited forms, unlimited support, and 700Credit integration. Max raises the limit to 30 users and adds the Zeus Bolt mobile app, special desking tools, email support, inventory uploads, e-Contracting, QuickBooks integration, and all other integration tools.

Yes. Buy Here Pay Here is included in every used car plan. It handles accounts receivable and portfolio management with monthly, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, farm and non-standard payment terms, late fee calculation, Rule of 78s, balloon notes, receipts, IRS Form 8300, and QuickBooks integration. The BHPH company can have a different name from the sales company.

Zeus can run either way. Hosted plans run Zeus on a remote server you can reach from anywhere. Other plans run Zeus on your own computers. Zeus runs on Windows and the web, and the Zeus Bolt mobile app runs on iOS and Android.

Zeus calculates vehicle sales tax for all 50 states, including state, county and city rates, and verifies rates with each state quarterly. Its forms library includes license, title and tax forms for 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Zeus lists over 200 integrations, including Dealertrack, RouteOne, CUDL and AppOne for credit applications and e-contracting; 700Credit and NCC Direct for credit bureaus; CVR, Vitu and DLRdmv for electronic registration; QuickBooks for accounting; J.D. Power Darwin for F&I menus; and AutoCheck, Dealer.com, Cars For Sale and other sites for inventory. See the integration partners page for the full list.

Yes. Zeus Bolt for iOS and Android lets you scan VINs and barcodes to add vehicles, add photos and mileage, scan a driver's license to add a customer, browse inventory offline, and quote payments with taxes calculated by state.

Yes. Zeus Pay, powered by Propelr, adds card payment acceptance inside Zeus, with a low-rate guarantee, next-day funding, and an optional compliant surcharge program.

Support is US-based with no call center, so you speak with local people. Emergency support is available 7 days a week, including early morning and late night. Training is hands-on at install and ongoing whenever you need it.

Yes. Zeus is designed for easy migration and setup, with hands-on training at install. The demo request form asks for your current software, including Autosoft, CDK/ADP, DealerCenter, Dealertrack, Frazer and others, so the team can plan your move.