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Data and Online Dealer Networks: The Future of Used Car Inventory?

December 21, 2016 by Leslie Vander Baan

Every dealer has been there. You bought a car at an auction you were sure would be easy to sell, and eagerly stuck it on your lot, awaiting customer interest. And then it sat there. And sat there. And with each passing day, you were certain that soon enough an interested customer would come along, so you held out hope. But the research doesn’t back that up. A recent … [Read more...] about Data and Online Dealer Networks: The Future of Used Car Inventory?

How to Make Customers Your Strategic Inventory Acquisition Partners

December 13, 2016 by K.C. Loughlin

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Many dealers think of customers as just that: customers. Top-performing dealers take it a step further and think of their customers as something more: strategic partners. A dealership requires a wide network of partners to effectively conduct business. Parts suppliers, media outlets, payroll service providers, and many others are strategic necessities. Why not think of … [Read more...] about How to Make Customers Your Strategic Inventory Acquisition Partners

Online Versus Offline Auctions—It’s Not an Either-Or Question

October 12, 2010 by Andrew Iorgulescu

When the economic recession hit, no one expected it would last this long or that it would have the kind of effect it’s had on the auto industry. Dealers have realized that they need to run their businesses much more efficiently than before to stay competitive and remain afloat. For used car dealers, the biggest boon to their business is the ability to facilitate quick sales to … [Read more...] about Online Versus Offline Auctions—It’s Not an Either-Or Question

How to Cost-Effectively Source the Vehicles You Need

December 8, 2009 by Doug Hadden

A key component of your dealership’s inventory management strategy is vehicle sourcing. Yet current conditions make sourcing the right mix of vehicles more difficult than in past years. With floor plan sources more restrictive and consumer spending still down, many dealerships just like yours are grappling with reduced funding, fewer vehicle sales, and fewer trade-ins. … [Read more...] about How to Cost-Effectively Source the Vehicles You Need

The True Costs of Transportation

August 4, 2009 by Greg Giles

One of the most important factors when considering auto transportation is cost. The hidden reality is not the monetary cost involved, but rather what the nonmonetary costs are and how they can materially impact your store in the long run. That’s why it’s important to select a reputable vehicle transport company. Here are a few factors to consider when selecting a vehicle … [Read more...] about The True Costs of Transportation

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