Every document, every signature, every disclosure — automatically generated, electronically signed, and securely stored. Your deal jacket is always complete, always compliant, always accessible.
In every car dealership, the deal jacket (or deal folder) is the collection of all documents related to a vehicle sale. Traditionally, this is a physical folder stuffed with printed buyer's orders, signed contracts, disclosure forms, and copies of the customer's ID.
A digital deal jacket replaces that physical folder with an organized, searchable, encrypted electronic file. Documents are generated automatically from deal data, signed electronically, and stored securely — no printing, no scanning, no filing cabinets.
Desk2Deal's digital deal jacket is built right into the DMS. When you create a deal, the deal jacket starts building itself. When the customer signs, documents are sealed and filed automatically. When an auditor asks for records, you share a link.
Join smart dealers who eliminated paper and saved hours on every deal.
Key Features & Benefits
- Create Deal — Enter customer, vehicle, and pricing. Desk2Deal auto-generates all required documents from your templates.
- Collect Signatures — Customer signs all documents electronically — on tablet in-store or remotely on their phone.
- Seal & Store — All signed documents are tamper-sealed, encrypted, and filed in the digital deal jacket automatically.
- Access Anytime — Search, view, download, or share any deal jacket. Full audit trail for every document.
- Save 30–60 Min/Deal — No printing, scanning, filing, or assembly — the deal jacket builds itself as you work
- Always Audit-Ready — Every document timestamped, e-signed, and stored with a complete chain of custody
- Instant Search — Find any deal, any document, any signature in seconds — not hours in a filing cabinet
- One-Click Export — Download complete deal jackets as PDFs or share secure view-only links with auditors
- Complete Visibility — See exactly which documents are signed, pending, or missing for every deal in real-time
- Auto-Generated Docs — Templates populate with deal data automatically — buyer's order, disclosures, all forms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a digital deal jacket?
A digital deal jacket is the electronic equivalent of the paper deal folder that dealerships traditionally maintain for each sale. It contains all deal documents — buyer's order, finance contracts, disclosures, signatures, trade-in agreements, and compliance forms — organized digitally for instant access, sharing, and audit readiness.
How does a digital deal jacket save time?
Traditional paper deal jackets require printing, signing, filing, and physical storage. A digital deal jacket eliminates all of this — documents are generated from templates, signed electronically, and stored automatically. Dealers save 30–60 minutes per deal and eliminate paper storage costs.
Can auditors access deal jackets digitally?
Yes. Desk2Deal provides read-only audit access links that allow auditors, compliance officers, or lender representatives to review deal jackets remotely. Every document includes timestamps, e-signature verification, and a complete audit trail.
What documents are included in the deal jacket?
Everything: buyer's order, retail installment contract, trade-in appraisal, disclosure forms (Buyer's Guide, privacy notice, arbitration agreement, odometer statement), signed e-signatures, credit applications, lender approvals, and any custom documents you add.
Is the digital deal jacket secure?
Yes. Documents are encrypted at rest (AES-256), encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3), and stored in enterprise-grade encrypted cloud infrastructure. Access is controlled by role-based permissions with complete audit logging.
How long are deal jackets retained?
Desk2Deal stores deal jackets indefinitely by default. Most states require dealers to retain deal records for 3–7 years. Digital storage eliminates the cost and risk of physical archive management.