Solera

AUGUST 8, 2023

Independent car dealerships must remain competitive compared to other independent dealers in their area and large national chains with big budgets, a strong brand identity, and access to a nationwide inventory. It can be tough out there, but many independent dealerships are not only competitive, but they thrive.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 12, 2024

KPA recently announced the results of its 2024 KPA Dealership Trust Survey conducted by The Harris Poll. The survey reveals that about one-third of Americans have experienced things like deceptive selling, hidden fees or dishonest salespeople at car dealerships. 76% don’t trust car dealerships to be honest about pricing.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The world of car dealerships is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry that operates in tandem with economic cycles. In a down market, car dealerships face unique challenges that test their adaptability and resilience. This means offering a wider range of vehicles that cater to varying customer demands and budgets.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 7, 2023

While this is a significant concern, other employees are responsible for internal processes that are equally complex and vital to dealership operations. One such process is the time-consuming vehicle registration and ownership transfer process. This crucial aspect of the sales process requires speed, accuracy and expert knowledge.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 10, 2024

Happy Wednesday! It’s January 10, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Auto dealerships are also embracing new AI tools for enhancing customer service and reshaping how they price their vehicles. In a traditional book value pricing method, auto remarketing dealerships list the base retail value on their website, leaving out factors such as mileage and vehicle condition.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 23, 2024

A sucker walks into a new car dealership every minute. Dealership showroom floors are practically delivery rooms for freshly-born suckers. There are shiny new cars on the floor, and rapacious young sales professionals just waiting to lure you into something you can’t afford , don’t need, or otherwise shouldn’t own.…

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