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Supply and demand shows up in rising used-car prices

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And as the law of supply and demand decrees, used car prices are beginning to rise, according to CarGurus’ August 2024 Intelligence Report , released this week. The report showed used-car inventory levels down in August for the third consecutive month, dropping 2% below last year and 7.4% below August 2022 levels.

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Lotlinx: Q3 shows high day supply, largely aging vehicle inventory

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Here’s more evidence the used-car market is a complex place nowadays. The entire report that offers insights into the current state of the automotive retail market for both new and used vehicles, inventory risk, vehicle sales, consumer preferences and markdown/pricing strategies can be downloaded here.

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Dealers’ Optimism on Rise, says Cox Q4 2024 Dealer Sentiment Index

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” The market outlook index, which measures dealers’ expectations for the auto retail market in the coming quarter, jumped to 54 in Q4 from 42 in Q3. ” Despite the positive outlook, the current market index score of 42 indicates that a majority of dealers still view the current retail auto market as weak.

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Cox survey finds dealer sentiment stable – at a pessimistic level

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Likewise, independents’ 38 score for the used-car sales environment (up from 36 in Q1) was far worse than the franchises’ hopeful index of 54. Retail vehicle sales have been fairly consistent so far this year, inventory has returned to reasonable levels and we believe interest rates have likely hit a ceiling.

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U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment: Dealers Remain Pessimistic, Cautious

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Retail vehicle sales have been fairly consistent so far this year, inventory has returned to reasonable levels, and we believe interest rates have likely hit a ceiling. ” The survey also asks dealers to rate new-car sales and used-car sales separately, along with various key drivers, including consumer traffic.

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U.S. Auto Dealer Sentiment Improves in Q1, Market View Remains Weak

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” The survey also asks dealers to rate new-car sales and used-car sales separately, along with various key drivers, including consumer traffic. Download the full results of the Q1 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index. The total metrics reported have a +/- 3.04% margin of error. Visit coxautoinc.com.