Overhead Music
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Is bad music costing you in vibes and licensing fees?
Music and messaging boosts revenue and promotes dealer services, distinguishing your store from competitors.
From the moment a customer calls or walks in your store, the music sets the tone and mood for the experience. The staff feel it too.
Over 150 licensed and approved stations, including scheduling and custom messaging all for a low monthly fee.
Why wouldn’t you use overhead music for your dealership from DDS?
Overhead music for car dealers
150+ fully licensed, ad-free music channels. Mobile & desktop apps. Remote control, custom mixes, scheduling, and song blocking.
Clean Language
The latest music with no explicit content; free from any negative or suggestive lyrics
Reliable Song Removal
Don’t like a song? Want to brand your music? Remove songs from playing in your stream.
Highest Quality
Normalized volume to guarantee the best overhead music listening experience.
Dayparting
Schedule music by time and day of the week to run automatically on your preferred schedule.
Mix Stations
Unlimited playlist mixing where you determine the best music mix for your dealership.
Regular Updates
The music library is updated based on national charts on a weekly basis.
Licensed Music & Messaging for Dealerships
Over 150 channels of licensed, family-friendly music with on-hold messaging. Customize playlists, schedule by time, and manage zones easily—all from one interface.
Artist Stations from The Beatles to Beyoncé
Explore an expansive collection of over 10,000 Artist Stations powered by AI to deliver an endless playlist of licensed, commercial music streaming options similar in tone and style.
Create your own custom Overhead stations
Use the best music app for businesses to pick a collection of songs or artists, which Pandora’s Music Genome will use to create a personalized station based on over 450 musical attributes like melody, rhythm, lyrics, and more.
Music messaging for car dealers
Overhead Music PLUS lets you add custom messages between songs. Dealers manage content and scheduling. Pro recording available for a fee. Ideal for on-hold and overhead music.
Sample Messages
Test out messaging with sample messages. You can request them from us at any point.
Unlimited Storage
Store an unlimited number of personalized messages in your overhead music library.
Your Own Messages
Upload your own custom messages through the web portal at any time.
In-House Studio
Get professional message production from our in-house LA sound studio.
Unlimited Combinations
Control the timing for how often your overhead messages will play in sequence.
Assign to Locations
Assign the overhead music messaging to play at your designated locations.
Personalize Your Sound
Craft your own personalized mix stations to enjoy a seamless flow of music perfectly tailored to your unique business.
Overhead Music & Messaging Media Player
Secure access to the complete catalog without the need for an external monitor. Remotely control the system from our mobile application or desktop computer. Make playlist updates, messaging updates, skip songs and change schedules conveniently from any network.
See What Our Clients Have to Say About Us!
Car dealers and dealership groups that use the Digital Dealership System for leaderboards and digital signs express the value of our services that impact their bottom line. We constantly hear back about our exceptional support, reliable service, and value that we provide to our car dealership customers.
”Paragon Honda and Acura use Digital Dealership System in our new and used stores to Elevate the Customer Experience and provide updated content and energy to our showrooms that sell more cars and boost profits.”
Brian Benstock
President, Paragon Honda & Acura
“The Digital Dealership System offered an array of technologies that meet the needs of our high-line dealerships. Each store has unique needs and the products & solutions from DDS are unparalleled in the industry.”
Erik Day
President, Warren Henry Auto Group
”We couldn’t be more pleased with the service and support we receive from the Digital Dealership System. Their team is quick to make updates and support our systems.”
Rene Morris
Fixed Operations Director, Melbourne BMW
”DDS is an amazing technology partner for our stores. Their DMS-Integrated solutions for service have boosted CSI and increased bottom dollar profits for our stores. They definitely Elevate the Experience of our customers and staff.”
Shon Kingrey
Fixed Operations Director
”The Digital Dealership System offered the best solutions for our remodeled Showrooms and Lounges. With unparalleled video content and DMS integration, their solutions help Elevate the Customer Experience.”
Tim Hlavenka
National Sales Director
“The sales leaderboard modernized our dry-erase board and makes it easy for our team to monitor sales tracking, gross and appointments. We have the system in every manager office and it works great.”
Tim Muzyka
Platform General Manager, Lithia Motors
The new systems don’t buffer like they used to and are updated with modern, filtered content. They are integrated with our DMS to show our customers’ service status in the lounge and drive to help boost CSI and keep customers happy.
Joe Pelaez
IT Director, Ferman Automotive
“The PULSE Sales Leaderboard keeps everyone motivated and
salespeople are constantly looking to see when deals are finalized vs booked. New and Old salespeople love the system and gather around the desk to see how the deal they just closed impacts their ranking. The system has changed the culture in our store. We use it for morning meetings and it’s pushed our staff to do better and sell more cars.”
Jay Alvarez
Manager, Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale
“Digital Dealership System offers different layouts for each area of the store, making sure we show the right message in the customer’s journey. We host many local events and activities at the dealership.
The system helps our customers know that we invest back in the area and aren’t just chasing a buck.”
Larry Tabloff
General Manager, Penske Automotive Group
“The Pulse Sales Leaderboard keeps our team engaged IOX more than a dry-erase board. The team consistently knows there they rank and where they are trending. The motivation and competition On a live board definitely impacts the bottom line. as each person is selling more than before.”
Nick Guadagno
General Manager, Stoler Lexus
“At Ferman BMW, MINI, and Ford, we chose Digital Dealership
System (DDS) because it seamlessly integrates with our DMS for service status updates and provides dynamic lounge TV
programming.”
Bob Murray
Executive General Manager, Ferman Automotive Group
“We invest in our staff. When we interview and recruit new
salespeople and reps, we show them the leaderboards; they love the dynamic, interactive reports and mobile alerts. The Pulse
Leaderboards have become an integral part of our store’s success.”
Scott McCoy
General Manager, Findlay Auto Group
“The Digital Dealership System allows us to strategically promote our dealership offers and events to our lounge customers. By replacing competitive commercials on Livew channels, customers can still watch what they want, but our services show professionally and impressively.”
Ricky Lance
General Manager, Shottenkirk Kia
The Digital Dealership System allows us to strategically promote our dealership offers and events to our lounge customers. By replacing competitive commercials on Livew channels, customers can still watch what they want, but our services show professionally and impressively.
Martin Rocha
Marketing Director, Charlie Clark Automotive
Dealership Overhead Music - FAQ
Digital Dealership Signage is the only SaaS platform built to run your dealership’s messaging on a single system-seamlessly across all digital touchpoints.
What is the DDS Overhead Music system?
The Digital Dealership System Overhead Music Program is a fully licensed music solution designed for dealerships, playing curated playlists that match your brand and customer environment. Dealers can select from over 150 licensed channels, schedule dayparting, and create their own playlists. The system is managed via a web-browser or mobile app.
Why should I use a licensed music system instead of streaming Spotify or radio?
Using unlicensed music in a commercial space (like Spotify or radio) violates copyright laws. Our system keeps you fully compliant and is registered with all licensing bodies.
What kinds of music can we play in the dealership?
Depending on your vibe and department, you can choose from multiple genres, moods, and playlists—from upbeat modern to chill lounge. You can even create your own playlists, schedule content or select content on demand.
Can I play different music in different dealership areas?
Yes. You can have different zones — for example, upbeat showroom tunes and more relaxing lounge music. Each zone requires a media player and subscription.
Can I include custom dealership messages or promos between songs?
Absolutely. With the messaging plan, you can insert branded audio spots to promote service specials, events, or dealership features between tracks. You can even use the system for music on hold.
How do I control the music or change playlists?
You can control playlists and schedules through a simple web portal — accessible from desktop or mobile.
Is the system compatible with our existing speakers or audio setup?
In most cases, yes. The media player has a standard output that can connect to most audio distribution systems.
Can I schedule different playlists for different times of day?
Yes. You can set energetic music for the morning, relaxed tones for afternoon, and even custom weekend playlists.
Is this music really royalty-free and legal for business use?
Yes. All playlists are commercially licensed for business environments — no ASCAP, BMI, or other performance rights issues.
Is it family-friendly and clean for a dealership audience?
100%. All tracks are screened for language, themes, and tone — nothing inappropriate for customers or staff. If there is a track that you no longer want to hear, you can permanently block it.
How often is the music updated?
Playlists are refreshed regularly with new tracks, so you won’t hear the same songs on loop day after day. Seasonal stations are added throughout the year.
Do you offer Spanish-language or multicultural music options?
Yes. We offer curated multicultural and multilingual playlists to reflect your customer base and dealership culture.
How is DDS music different from just turning on the radio?
No ads, no competitor commercials, no talk — just clean, curated music and dealership-controlled messaging.
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