Switch to Jouver in
Under 1 Week
99.99% of dealers are fully operational in 5 days or less.
Choose your path, get free specialist support, and keep your existing DMS running until you're ready.
Choose Your Migration Path
Realistic, proven timelines based on your dealership size. All paths include free specialist support.
Path 1: Fresh Start
Total time: 3 hours
Best for: Small dealers with <20 active vehicles who want speed.
- ✓ Keep all history in old DMS
- ✓ Export accounting only
- ✓ Enter active vehicles in Jouver
- ✓ New deals start Day 2
Path 2: Soft Migration
Total time: 7-8 hours
Best for: Dealers with 20-100 vehicles who want a balanced approach.
- ✓ Existing vehicles stay in old DMS
- ✓ New vehicles go in Jouver only
- ✓ Parallel run for 1-2 weeks
- ✓ 99.99% success rate
Path 3: Full Parallel
Total time: 12-14 hours
Best for: Large dealers with 100+ vehicles and complex workflows.
- ✓ Mirror everything to Jouver
- ✓ Run both systems side-by-side
- ✓ Validate before switching
- ✓ Zero downtime guarantee
🟢 Path 1: Fresh Start Timeline
For dealers with <20 vehicles who want to go live fast
| Day | What You'll Do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Morning (1 hour): Sign up for Jouver free account → Export accounting CSV from old DMS → Add your first 2 test vehicles Afternoon (1 hour): Enter 5-10 active vehicles → Digital showroom goes live automatically → Send test quote to yourself | 2 hours Owner + 1 user |
| Day 2 | Team training (30 mins): Show team how to add vehicles, create quotes, issue invoices First real deals (30 mins): Close 2-3 actual customer deals in Jouver → Team is comfortable | 1 hour Full team |
| ✅ End Day 2 | 100% Operational All new work happens in Jouver. Existing open deals finish in old DMS. You're live! | LIVE |
📌 Important: Your old DMS stays accessible in read-only mode for historical data. No data is lost—you just stop adding new things to it.
🟡 Path 2: Soft Migration Timeline
For dealers with 20-100 vehicles who want low risk and balanced approach
| Day | What You'll Do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sign up → Test with 2/3 vehicles → Export baseline accounting | 1.5 hours Owner |
| Day 2 | Sales team tests quotes & e-signatures → Digital showroom goes live → Enter new vehicle acquisitions into Jouver only | 2 hours Sales team |
| Day 3 | Service Offering Setup (work orders, parts) → 50% of new deals now in Jouver → internal process is validated and simpler | 1.5 hours Full team |
| Day 4-5 | 90% of new business in Jouver → Final accounting sync → Old DMS only used for closing last few old deals | 1 hour/day Monitor |
| ✅ End Day 5 | 100% Operational Cancel old DMS subscription. All work in Jouver. Team confident. | LIVE |
💡 Pro Tip: This path lets you validate each step before moving forward. If something feels unclear, chat with us. Most dealers say "Day 3 is when it clicks."
🔵 Path 3: Full Parallel Timeline
Safest path for dealers with 100+ vehicles and complex workflows
| Day | What You'll Do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1-2 | Sign up → Test with 2 vehicles → Export baseline accounting → Day 2 Export full stock spreadsheet from old DMS → Replicate 20% of inventory in Jouver | 3 hours total Owner + IT |
| Day 3-4 | Mirror 75% of inventory into Jouver → Run parallel deals (same deal in both systems) → Full team training → Data validation | 2 hours/day Full team |
| Day 5 | 100% inventory validated → Accounting sync test → Reports match → Live switch prep completed → Final team approval | 2 hours Full team |
| Day 6-7 | Full operational mode → All new work in Jouver only → Monitor for edge cases → Optimize internal workflows | 1 hour/day Monitor |
| ✅ End Day 7 | 100% Operational with Zero Downtime Complete validation. Team confident. Old DMS retired. | LIVE |
🛡️ Zero Risk Guarantee: With this path, you validate everything before switching. If anything doesn't match or feel right, we pause and fix it. No dealer has ever lost data or sales with Path 3.
FREE for 10 vehicles • No credit card required • Premium onboarding • 24/7 Support
What "Fully Operational" Means
✓ All new stock in Jouver
Every vehicle acquired after Day 1 is entered directly into Jouver
✓ Digital showroom live
Your website automatically displays Jouver inventory with photos & pricing
✓ Team closing deals in Jouver
Sales, service, and admin teams comfortable creating quotes, invoices, work orders
✓ Accounting validated
Your accountant confirms exports from Jouver match expected format
Your Migration Checklist
Print this page and check items off as you complete them
📋 Before You Start
🚀 Day 1: Setup
📱 Day 2-3: Go Live
✅ Day 3-5: Parallel Run
🎉 End of Week: Switch
🔄 Ongoing
Migration FAQ
How long does migration to Jouver take?
Most dealers are fully operational in under 5 days.
We offer three migration paths:
• Fresh Start (1–2 days for under 20 vehicles)
• Soft Migration (3–5 days for 20–100 vehicles)
• Full Parallel (5–7 days for 100+ vehicles with complex workflows)
99.99% of teams achieve full operation within this timeframe.
Will I lose any data during migration?
No. All your historical records stay accessible in your old DMS.
Nothing is deleted. You can keep your old DMS in read-only mode for reference while using Jouver for all new work.
Is there downtime during migration?
Zero downtime.
All migration paths allow you to run both systems in parallel until you're fully comfortable. You choose when the final switch happens, with no rush or pressure.
Do I get support during migration?
Yes, fully free.
Every dealer gets:
• A dedicated migration specialist (Day 1)
• Video walkthroughs
• Team adoption check-ins
• Live chat support with answers in under 2 hours (Mon–Fri, 9–6)
Which migration path should I choose?
Choose based on dealership size:
• Path 1 – Fresh Start: under 20 vehicles
• Path 2 – Soft Migration (Recommended): 20–100 vehicles
• Path 3 – Full Parallel: 100+ vehicles or complex workflows
How much does migration cost?
Migration support is completely free.
Jouver is free for up to 10 vehicles with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $49/month. All migration assistance, specialist support, and team training are included at no additional cost.
Our Zero-Risk Migration Guarantee
We're so confident in our migration process that we guarantee:
All your historical records stay accessible in your old DMS. We never delete anything.
Run both systems in parallel until you're 100% comfortable. No rush.
Full access to all features. No credit card required. Cancel anytime if it's not right for you.
Ready to Start Your Migration?
Join 5,400+ dealers who switched successfully.
Pick your path. Grow your dealership and be successful. Start your free trial now.
Free up to 10 vehicles • No credit card •
Mon-Fri 9-6 support Live chat answers <2hrs • 30-day success audit included
Still have questions? Read our Migration FAQ.