OEM & Importers

Customer Service and Warranty Outsourcing for OEMs and Importers

Tiered customer service, warranty claims processing, recall campaign management, and customer satisfaction programmes for vehicle manufacturers operating in Australia and New Zealand.
2-min diagnostic. No email required to start.
30-min strategy call. No obligation.
Tier 1-3
Customer Service Coverage
Multi-Brand
Experience Across OEMs
ISO 27001
Compliant Security
40-60%
Cost Savings

Challenges Facing OEMs and Importers

Managing customer relationships across a dealer network while maintaining brand standards, processing warranty claims, and responding to recalls requires specialist capability that generic BPO providers cannot deliver.

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Tiered customer service complexity

OEMs need Tier 1 (general enquiries), Tier 2 (technical escalation), and Tier 3 (complaints and case management) handled consistently across multiple dealer networks. Most outsourcing providers only handle Tier 1 and push everything else back to your internal team. CDM delivers all three tiers with trained specialists who understand escalation protocols, dealer relationships, and manufacturer processes.
2

Recall and safety campaign management

When a recall is issued, volume spikes are immediate and the compliance clock starts ticking. Customers are anxious. Dealers need coordination. Regulators expect timely action. You need trained agents who can explain the issue clearly, reassure customers, and book rectification appointments across your dealer network without overwhelming individual dealers. CDM has managed recall campaigns for major brands and can scale rapidly when a recall lands.
3

Warranty claims processing backlog

Warranty administration is detail-heavy, time-sensitive, and prone to error. Incorrect claims processing damages dealer relationships and creates compliance risk. Backlogs build during peak periods and model transitions. CDM's back-office teams handle claims processing, documentation, validation, and reporting so your internal team can focus on product quality and dealer support.
4

Customer satisfaction measurement and follow-up

Manufacturer CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) programmes require systematic post-interaction surveying and follow-up. Low scores need closed-loop resolution. High scores need reinforcement. CDM manages outbound satisfaction surveys, complaint follow-up, and CSI reporting across your entire dealer network.

How CDM Supports OEMs and Importers

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Multi-Tier Customer Service

CDM operates Tier 1, 2, and 3 customer service on behalf of vehicle manufacturers. General enquiries are resolved at first contact. Technical issues are escalated to trained specialists. Complaints and complex cases are managed through structured case management with full audit trail. Each tier follows your brand standards and escalation protocols.
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Recall Campaign Support

When a recall is announced, CDM activates a dedicated campaign team. Inbound enquiry handling for concerned customers. Outbound contact to affected vehicle owners. Appointment booking across your dealer network. Progress tracking and compliance reporting. We scale the team to match volume and wind down as the campaign completes.
03

Warranty Claims Processing

CDM's back-office teams process warranty claims end to end: initial claim intake, documentation validation, manufacturer approval workflows, dealer communication, and payment tracking. Integrated with your warranty management system. Regular reporting on claim volumes, approval rates, and processing times.
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Customer Satisfaction Programmes

Systematic post-interaction surveying via phone, email, and SMS. Closed-loop follow-up on negative experiences. CSI data aggregated across your dealer network with benchmarking and trend analysis. Monthly reporting to your customer experience leadership team.
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Two ways to strengthen your dealer network support

Benchmark your readiness in 2 minutes, or talk strategy with our OEM team.
Self-serve. 2 minutes.
2-minute diagnostic across warranty, recall & dealer support
Benchmark your readiness against tier-1 OEM standards
Get a tailored 90-day priority action plan
Free. No email required to start.
Talk to a specialist
Review of your current dealer & customer support model
Surge capacity plan for recall campaigns
Multi-language & after-hours coverage options
30-min call. No obligation.

CDM solutions for OEMs and importers

CX & Growth Partnership

Transform CX into a profit centre
Complete contact centre outsourcing for dealers, OEMs, and roadside assistance.
Test drive bookings & service appointments
Parts inquiries & roadside dispatch
Customer retention campaigns
Inbound enquiries & follow-ups

Remote & Co-Sourced Teams

Scale instantly with brand-aligned talent
Dedicated staff for automotive operations without full-time hiring costs.
Sales support & service coordination
CRM administration & data entry
Back-office functions & reporting
Flexible scaling for peak periods

Hyper-Personalisation Engine

Predict and personalise customer journeys
AI-powered customer intelligence for OEMs and large dealer groups.
Predict service no-shows
Identify vehicles due for trade-in
Personalise marketing campaigns
Prevent customer churn

Why Choose CDM

Multi-brand experience

CDM has operated customer service programmes for Stellantis, Volkswagen, Mazda, and SsangYong. We understand how to maintain brand voice separation across different manufacturer programmes.

All three service tiers

General enquiries, technical escalation, and complaint case management. No pushing complex issues back to your internal team.

Recall campaign capability

Rapid team activation, inbound and outbound coverage, dealer network coordination, and compliance reporting.

ISO 27001 compliant

Handling manufacturer customer data and warranty information requires compliant security. CDM holds ISO 27001 and operates under Digital Fortress standards.

Dealer network coordination

CDM agents work across your dealer network, booking appointments, coordinating communications, and ensuring consistent customer experience regardless of dealer location.

Scalable operations

Base team year-round with rapid scale-up for recalls, model launches, and seasonal campaigns. Pay for capacity when you need it.

Credentials and Compliance

Multi-brand OEM experience: Stellantis (FCA Australia), Volkswagen, Mazda, SsangYong. Supporting Australian OEMs and importers since 2009.

ISO 27001

Compliant information security management

Digital Fortress

CDM's proprietary data security standard

Privacy Act

Fully compliant with Australian privacy legislation

DMS & CRM Integrations

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OEM customer service outsourcing FAQs

Yes. CDM operates separate brand teams for each manufacturer programme. Each team is trained exclusively in that brand's products, processes, and tone of voice. Brand separation is maintained across systems, quality assurance, and reporting. There is no cross-contamination between programmes.

We follow your approval workflow exactly. Claims are validated against your warranty policy, documentation is compiled, and claims are submitted through your warranty management system for approval. We track approval status and communicate outcomes to dealers. Rejected claims are flagged with reasons for review.

CDM has managed recall campaigns for major automotive brands. Typical ramp-up is two to three weeks from recall announcement to full team deployment. We handle inbound enquiries from concerned owners, outbound contact to affected vehicles, appointment booking across your dealer network, and progress reporting for regulatory compliance.

We conduct post-interaction surveys via phone, email, and SMS. Data is aggregated by dealer, region, and interaction type. Monthly reports include CSI scores, trend analysis, and benchmarking across your network. Negative experiences trigger immediate closed-loop follow-up.

Ready to Transform Your OEM Customer Experience?

See where warranty admin, recall readiness, and dealer network support are under pressure - then talk to CDM about closing the gaps.
2-minute diagnostic across warranty, recall & dealer support
Benchmark against tier-1 OEM standards
Get a tailored 90-day priority action plan
Free. No email required to start.
Review of your dealer & customer support model
Surge capacity plan for recall campaigns
Multi-language & after-hours coverage options
30-min call. No obligation.
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