Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In today’s economy, owning a vehicle is no longer a luxury but a necessity. However, the financial commitments involved in the outright purchase of a car might overburden some customers or be beyond others entirely. Car Loans While buying a car outright might be outside everyone’s reach, car loans provide an alternative.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 23, 2024

In the fast-paced world of auto sales, a dealership’s ability to succeed depends not only on the caliber of the vehicles it offers but also heavily on the abilities and teamwork of its sales staff. They play a crucial role in helping consumers find the ideal car that fits their needs and desires while still staying within their budget.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

While still high, prices for used vehicles trended downward over the last year. AutoTrader reported that January 2025 prices for used vehicles hit $36,899, down 5.7 Thats in comparison to new vehicle prices coming in at $65,317 that month, a drop of 2.9 Dealers are split on their primary sources of vehicles.

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 30, 2024

Perhaps it’s jumping to conclusions, but the only segment in Black Book’s tracking to squeeze out a wholesale value uptick last week might relate to vehicles in position to solve one of the pressing current challenges to get cars financed and retailed.

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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. Offer a wide variety of vehicles: Customers like choices, including new popular hybrids or EVs. How do they do that?

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Auto Service World

JUNE 18, 2024

Cars.com has released its second annual Affordability Report, highlighting a more accessible retail environment for car buyers. The 2024 report provides a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the current market, including consumer buying attitudes, financing trends and detailed vehicle comparisons.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In today’s economic climate, consumers are grappling with extreme inflationary pressures affecting vehicle ownership. Auto dealers are particularly impacted, facing challenges in vehicle availability and profitability. The Impact of Inflation on Vehicle Ownership Inflation creates significant increases in the cost of vehicle ownership.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 9, 2024

I was raised in my automotive beginnings to know that if the customer didn’t drive the car, management would not give approval to ask the customer to purchase. is rather obvious on pre-owned vehicles, since no two pre-owned vehicles are exactly the same and they have wear and tear that new vehicles do not.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Steering through the world of second-hand vehicles can be tricky, especially when finding a dealer you can trust. This, however, can make your car buying journey more challenging. Transparency: Trustworthy dealers are typically forthcoming with information about their vehicles. So, how do you separate the wheat from the chaff?

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This is a valid question, particularly in the wake of the 2020 pandemic, which has significantly impacted vehicle supply. Keep reading to learn why you should pursue your dream of a car sales career in 2024. Selling Vehicles Can Be Rewarding An automotive sales career can be quite rewarding.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 11, 2025

Picture Credit Unexpected car troubles can hit when you least expect them, often leaving you scrambling to cover towing bills. Why Towing Bills Catch Many Off Guard Car breakdowns often come out of nowhere. Why Towing Bills Catch Many Off Guard Car breakdowns often come out of nowhere.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

That’s the message of a new report from Edmunds head of insights Jessica Caldwell that examines the disconnect between what car shoppers want to pay for their next vehicle and what the market says they’ll have to pay. While vehicle prices are coming down from their post-COVID peaks, they’re still well above pre-pandemic levels.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 28, 2024

When that shopper is waffling over whether the timing is right to buy a used car, here’s a selling point a dealer can pass along to that indecisive consumer, courtesy of CARFAX. As it stands, retail prices for used vehicles have slowed significantly year-over-year: used SUVs are down 9.5% from May 2023, with cars off 7.2%

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

When a prospective buyer of a used vehicle from CarMax doesn’t qualify for financing, they’ll likely be offered a loan from Exeter Finance as a lender of last resort.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 7, 2024

With a growing population and busy roadways, Toledo sees a fair share of car accidents every year. If you find yourself in such a situation, contact our experienced Toledo car accident attorneys today. Take pictures of the scene, specifically focusing on the damage caused to the vehicle and the objects involved.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

How Dennis Dillon Auto Group Built a Winning Private-Party Buying Program Most car dealers think the best used vehicles are found at auctions. We talked with their used car manager, Bryan Bough, about their private-party buying program. No matter how the market shifts, youll always have a steady channel of vehicles coming in.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Autumn brings the brilliant colors of fall foliage, pumpkin spice added to a variety of drinks and dishes and a multitude of vehicle accidents. CARFAX confirmed that last point, as the vehicle history report provider pointed out that fall is the time when vehicle crashes occur most often.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

During the coronavirus pandemic, inventory was historically low, customers frequently paid above MSRP and financed cars at higher interest rates and for longer periods of time. These circumstances have resulted in many customers being underwater with their pandemic-era purchase, and upgrading vehicles has become financially difficult.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Industries like finance and healthcare have long understood the critical need to safeguard sensitive information, and they have established strict guidelines, laws and mandates to protect consumer data. The automotive industry must move beyond its current approach and adopt data privacy practices akin to those in finance and healthcare.

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Jalopnik

MAY 22, 2024

An analysis of British road traffic accidents in a recent study concluded that battery electric vehicles and hybrids are significantly more likely to strike pedestrians than gas or diesel vehicles. According to data compiled from 32 billion miles of BEV and HEV travel and over 3 trillion miles traveled in gas and… Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 3, 2023

High vehicle prices and interest rates are delivering an economic one-two punch that is being felt throughout the used-vehicle ecosystem. Think consumer financing and monthly payments, dealership inventory and certified used vehicles, and residuals and repossessions. 6-9 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Cox Automotive ‘s annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study reveals that satisfaction with the vehicle shopping and buying experience improved in 2023 after declining in both 2021 and 2022. This approach combines online and at-dealership activities, resulting in a more satisfying and efficient vehicle buying experience.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 19, 2024

I have had my share of epic fails, from financial hardships where food and finances were in short supply, to dealing with crooked people in my employ who decided to liberate funds from my shop for their own gain. Suddenly, what was his greatest asset in fixing vehicles – confidence – is now his greatest liability.

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CATI

JANUARY 18, 2024

Buying a car is a significant financial investment that most people are unwilling to make lightly. These days, most car buyers carry out a significant amount of research before approaching a dealership, which makes them more likely to resist overly friendly sales tactics from auto sales professionals. Contact CATI for more information.

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Concerned about an unexplained car problem but unsure about the diagnostic costs ? A car diagnostic service may seem a little pricey at first, but it can help save money in the long run by catching potential issues early. But how much does a car diagnostic cost? This Article Contains: How Much Does a Car Diagnostic Test Cost?

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 30, 2023

Managed by the new Stellantis Charging and Energy Business Unit, Free2move Charge addresses electric vehicle customer needs at home, in their business and on-the-go. “As Free2move Charge Home delivers private customers support with installation, financing and warranty of home charging and other energy hardware and services.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The difference between the price of a new car during the third quarter and that of a used car is enough money to … well … buy a car. Enough, at least, to purchase an older pre-owned vehicle. The gap between used- and new-car prices isn’t the only one worth noting — so, too, is the gap between wants and realities.

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Dent Mechanic Group

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Hail storms can wreak havoc on vehicles, leaving behind unsightly dents and dings. If your car has been hit, you may be debating whether to repair the damage or purchase a new vehicle. However, repairing hail damage can offer significant benefits that outweigh the costs and challenges of buying a replacement car.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This program enables small business owners and entrepreneurs to finance vehicles through Santander Consumer, significantly broadening the financing options available to them. Now, small businesses can submit applications and finance their business vehicles through Santander Consumer at dealerships nationwide.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

According to S&P Global, the average age of vehicles in the U.S. Among other factors, better vehicle quality and economic considerations have led to people keeping their passenger and light truck vehicles for longer. Why Are Vehicles Getting Older? This means big changes for dealers selling OEM parts.

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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

MARCH 5, 2024

Sansone, a second-generation car dealer with a diverse portfolio including dealerships, technology and banking companies, shares his journey and the innovative approaches he’s taken to enhance his businesses and contribute positively to the community. Watch the video above to learn more about this and more!

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This thinking has evolved, and many in the industry now realize that the sweet spot consumers want when shopping for a car will take a true omni-channel approach — where customers want to research and build deals online, but still appear in the showrooms at some point in the process when it’s convenient. calculated and applied.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

When it comes to buying a car, shoppers are typically presented with a cookie-cutter experience that doesnt often reflect their vehicle interests or shopping behaviors. So why should todays car shopping experience be any different? But todays shoppers are far savvier than those of the past, and they expect more.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 8, 2025

For stakeholders in the automotive industry, particularly in the used car market, understanding how blockchain can reshape the sector is not just about keeping pace it’s about seizing opportunities for efficiency, transparency, and growth. Automate compliance: Regulatory compliance in finance is often complex and time-consuming.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 21, 2024

Oakland, California is struggling to deal with a deluge of abandoned vehicles across the city. According to the Oakland Department of Transportation, 13,856 cars were reported abandoned over a six-month period in 2023. The city ran out of space in its storage lots and is renting even more room to hold the excess. In… Read more.

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Autoblog: Repairs

JULY 22, 2024

It also helps that the Nautilus’ ad and marketing game plan is as modern as the latest version of the vehicle. But a song without a sleek new car featuring “curated fragrances” like Violet Cashmere is just, well, a song. Pras Subramanian is a reporter for Yahoo Finance covering the auto industry. That's how you make a hot brand.

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