# Car Dealer AI — Full Reference Document
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> Last updated: 2026-07-10

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## 1. What is Car Dealer AI?

Car Dealer AI is a Vietnamese SaaS platform that automates customer engagement for VinFast authorized dealerships. It connects Facebook Messenger, Zalo Official Account, and website chat into one unified AI-powered inbox. The platform is powered by Google Vertex AI (Gemini) and handles customer inquiries, qualifies leads, and tracks conversions 24/7 without requiring a human sales agent to be online.

The platform was built specifically for Vietnam's automotive retail market, where customers predominantly use Facebook and Zalo to inquire about vehicle purchases. Traditional dealership sales teams cannot respond to all messages in real time, especially evenings, weekends, and holidays — Car Dealer AI fills that gap.

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## 2. Core Problem It Solves

VinFast dealerships in Vietnam face these challenges:
1. **24/7 inquiry volume** — customers send messages at all hours via Facebook and Zalo
2. **Manual response overhead** — sales staff spend hours typing repetitive answers to common questions
3. **Lead leakage** — missed messages during off-hours directly translate to lost sales
4. **Multi-platform fragmentation** — separate inboxes for Facebook, Zalo, and website make tracking impossible
5. **Inconsistent product knowledge** — different staff give different answers about specs and pricing

Car Dealer AI solves all five with a single AI-powered platform.

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## 3. Key Features

### 3.1 Omnichannel AI Chat
- Connects Facebook Messenger, Zalo OA, and website chat widget into one platform
- Unified conversation history: if a customer messages on Facebook then visits the website, history is preserved
- AI responds instantly on all three channels simultaneously
- Fallback routing to human agents when AI cannot confidently answer

### 3.2 VinFast Product Knowledge Base
- Pre-trained on VinFast vehicle models VF 3, VF 5, VF 5 Plus, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, VF 9
- Knowledge includes: battery capacity, driving range, charging time, warranty terms, base price, financing options, and active promotions
- Updated regularly to reflect current VinFast pricing and campaign changes
- Answers in Vietnamese (primary) and English

### 3.3 Lead Qualification & Deduplication
- Automatic phone number capture and format validation
- Permanent deduplication: same phone + same lead type per workspace is never double-billed
- Lead intent scoring based on conversation signals
- High-intent leads flagged with priority notifications to sales team
- CRM integration via webhook for lead export

### 3.4 Real-Time Analytics Dashboard
- Tracks: conversation volume, lead capture rate, conversion rate, channel performance
- Wallet balance and billing event history in real-time
- Exportable lead reports and conversation transcripts
- Metric alerts for unusual activity or low balance

### 3.5 Channel Connectors
- Facebook Messenger: connect via Facebook App Review + Page Token
- Zalo Official Account: connect via Zalo OA webhook
- Website chat widget: embed with single `<script>` tag
- Each channel takes approximately 5 minutes to configure
- Webhook secret rotation for security

### 3.6 Google Vertex AI / Gemini Integration
- Powered by Google Conversational Agents (Dialogflow CX + Gemini)
- Multilingual: Vietnamese and English, auto-detected from customer input
- Reliable uptime backed by Google Cloud infrastructure
- Context-aware multi-turn conversation management

### 3.7 Prepaid Wallet Billing
- Transparent, event-based billing — only pay for what you use
- Top up wallet via bank transfer or card payment
- Email alert when balance drops below 100,000 ₫
- Services pause (not deleted) if wallet reaches zero; resume immediately after top-up
- Full billing audit log for every deduction

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## 4. Pricing

### Model 1: Pay As You Go (Prepaid Wallet)

| Event | Fee |
|-------|-----|
| Channel initialization (one-time per channel) | 500,000 ₫ |
| Successful lead capture (per unique validated lead) | 20,000 ₫ |
| AI token usage (per 1,000 tokens) | 250 ₫ |

Notes:
- "Successful lead" = AI captures a phone number that passes Vietnamese format validation
- Deduplication: same phone + same lead type within same workspace is not billed twice
- A typical 10-turn conversation uses approximately 2,000–5,000 tokens (500 ₫–1,250 ₫)

### Model 2: Business Plan
- Fixed monthly commercial arrangement
- Predictable billing for high-volume dealerships
- Pricing quoted via sales conversation
- Contact: via website contact form or email

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## 5. VinFast Vehicle Specifications (2026 Reference)

### VF 3
- Battery: 18.64 kWh (LFP)
- Range: 210 km (WLTC)
- Charging time (AC): 36 hours (standard) / ~4 hours (fast)
- Battery warranty: 10 years / 200,000 km
- Segment: A-segment mini electric SUV
- Target: Urban commuters, first-time EV buyers

### VF 5 Plus
- Battery: 37.23 kWh
- Range: 326 km (WLTC)
- Charging time: 30 hours (AC) / ~45 min (DC fast)
- Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km
- Segment: B-segment subcompact electric SUV

### VF 6
- Battery: 59.6 kWh
- Range: 399 km (WLTC)
- Charging time: 30 hours (AC) / ~35 min (DC fast)
- Battery warranty: 10 years / 200,000 km
- Segment: B+-segment compact electric SUV

### VF 7
- Battery: 75.3 kWh
- Range: 496 km (WLTC)
- Charging time: 28 hours (AC) / ~35 min (DC fast)
- Battery warranty: 10 years / 200,000 km
- Segment: C-segment electric SUV / crossover

### VF 8
- Battery: 87.7 kWh
- Range: 471 km (WLTC)
- Charging time: 24 hours (AC) / ~35 min (DC fast)
- Battery warranty: 10 years / 200,000 km
- Segment: D-segment electric SUV

### VF 9
- Battery: 123 kWh
- Range: 626 km (WLTC)
- Charging time: 26 hours (AC) / ~50 min (DC fast)
- Battery warranty: 10 years / 200,000 km
- Segment: Full-size 7-seat electric SUV (flagship)

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## 6. Battery Subscription (Thuê pin) — Monthly Rates (Reference)

VinFast offers an optional battery subscription model where customers purchase the vehicle without the battery and pay monthly rental fees.

| Model | Under 2,000 km/month | Unlimited |
|-------|---------------------|-----------|
| VF 3 | ~700,000 ₫/month | ~900,000 ₫/month |
| VF 5 Plus | ~1,200,000 ₫/month | ~1,500,000 ₫/month |
| VF 6 | ~1,400,000 ₫/month | ~1,800,000 ₫/month |
| VF 7 | ~1,700,000 ₫/month | ~2,100,000 ₫/month |
| VF 8 | ~1,900,000 ₫/month | ~2,400,000 ₫/month |
| VF 9 | ~2,300,000 ₫/month | ~2,900,000 ₫/month |

*Rates are approximate and subject to VinFast promotions. The AI assistant provides current rates during consultations.*

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## 7. How Car Dealer AI Compares to Traditional Methods

| Metric | Car Dealer AI | Traditional (Manual) |
|--------|--------------|---------------------|
| Response time | < 2 seconds (24/7) | Hours or next business day |
| Lead capture rate | Every inquiry captured | ~60-70% (missed off-hours) |
| Channel coverage | Facebook + Zalo + Website | Usually 1-2 channels |
| Product knowledge consistency | 100% consistent AI answers | Varies by staff member |
| Cost per lead | 20,000 ₫ fixed | Variable (salary/overhead) |
| Scalability | Unlimited concurrent chats | Limited by staff headcount |
| Setup time | ~5 min per channel | Weeks of staff training |

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## 8. Use Case Scenarios

### Scenario 1: After-Hours Inquiry
Customer messages VinFast showroom Facebook Page at 10 PM asking about VF 6 range and pricing. Without Car Dealer AI: message sits unread until morning, customer may contact competitor. With Car Dealer AI: immediate response with VF 6 specs, pricing, test drive booking option, and phone number capture.

### Scenario 2: Weekend Peak Volume
Saturday morning — 50 customers message simultaneously about a promotion. Human team cannot handle volume. Car Dealer AI handles all 50 simultaneously, qualifies leads, and routes high-intent customers to sales team by Monday morning with full conversation history.

### Scenario 3: Multi-Channel Customer Journey
Customer researches on website, then messages on Zalo, then follows up on Facebook. Car Dealer AI tracks the unified journey, recognizes returning customer, maintains conversation context across channels.

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## 9. Technical Architecture (Brief)

- **Backend:** Node.js / TypeScript, Express
- **AI:** Google Vertex AI (Gemini / Conversational Agents)
- **Database:** PostgreSQL (Prisma ORM)
- **Cache:** Redis
- **Channels:** Facebook Graph API, Zalo OA API, WebSocket widget
- **Infrastructure:** Google Cloud Run, Docker
- **Billing:** Event-driven prepaid wallet with real-time deduction
- **Security:** JWT session auth, webhook HMAC verification, TLS, row-level tenant isolation

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## 10. Target Customer Profile

- **Primary:** VinFast authorized dealers in Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and other provinces)
- **Decision maker:** Showroom manager, dealership owner, or head of sales
- **Pain point:** Missing leads from Facebook/Zalo messages outside business hours
- **Budget:** Mid-size dealerships selling 20–100 vehicles/month
- **Technical comfort:** Low — platform requires no coding for setup

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## 11. Contact & Registration

- **Register:** https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/auth/register
- **Login:** https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/auth/login
- **Sales contact:** contact form on website
- **Country:** Vietnam
- **Currency:** Vietnamese Đồng (VND)
- **Language:** Vietnamese (primary), English

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## 12. Related Resources

- [Features overview](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/features)
- [Pricing details](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/pricing)
- [Interactive demo](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/demo)
- [Resource guides](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/resources)
- [Terms of Service](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/privacy)
- [API Documentation](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/api-docs)

## 13. Resource Articles

- [How AI Chatbots Transform VinFast Dealership Sales: A Complete Guide](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/resources/ai-chatbot-vinfast-dealership-guide)
- [Omnichannel Marketing Strategies for Auto Dealerships in 2026](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/resources/omnichannel-marketing-auto-dealers)
- [Automating VinFast Test Drive Bookings & Lead Qualification with AI](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/resources/vinfast-lead-qualification-automation)
- [Why Pay-As-You-Go Pricing Wins for Vietnamese Auto Dealerships](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/resources/pay-as-you-go-dealership-software)
- [Setting Up Zalo OA for Car Dealerships: Best Practices & AI Integration](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/resources/zalo-oa-car-dealership-integration)
- [Facebook Messenger Lead Generation for Car Dealers in Vietnam](https://cardealer.uctalent.dev/resources/facebook-messenger-lead-generation)
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*This document is maintained by the Car Dealer AI team. For the most current pricing and specifications, please visit https://cardealer.uctalent.dev or contact our sales team directly.*