What You Need To Know When Setting Up A Used Car Business
Auto Service World
JUNE 29, 2024
If you get your strategy right, choosing to set up a used car business can be a rewarding decision for your finances.
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Auto Service World
JUNE 29, 2024
If you get your strategy right, choosing to set up a used car business can be a rewarding decision for your finances.
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. Specifically, new vehicles sold for an average of $47,542 during Q3, which is $20,365 higher than the average price buyers paid for used cars ($27,177), according to the Edmunds data.
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Auto Service World
MARCH 15, 2025
Meta description: Discover why vehicle history reports are crucial for used car transactions, providing transparency, negotiation leverage, and peace of mind for both buyers and sellers. In the complex world of used car purchases, vehicle history stands as perhaps the most valuable tool for both buyers and sellers.
Auto Service World
OCTOBER 26, 2024
The automotive industry is undergoing a generational transformation with the continued use of electric vehicles (EVs). As more consumers embrace the benefits of EVs, the used car market is also seeing an influx of these eco-friendly vehicles.
Auto Service World
OCTOBER 5, 2024
The automotive industry is undergoing a generational transformation with the continued use of electric vehicles (EVs). As more consumers embrace the benefits of EVs, the used car market is also seeing an influx of these eco-friendly vehicles.
Auto Service World
OCTOBER 12, 2024
This guide will walk you through the process of finding the most reliable used car dealers in River City, ensuring you drive away with a great vehicle and peace of mind. The Qualities of Trustworthy Dealers Knowledge is power in the used car market, and understanding the local landscape is your first step towards a successful purchase.
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%
Jalopnik
JANUARY 13, 2025
The used car market, for the most part, has shifted back in favor of the buyers instead of the sellers. With deals to be had on most of your typical cars and incredible savings on EVs, it also means that some dealers are pulling out all the stops to get you in the door even if the real price isnt what it appears Read more.
Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
A survey of Used Car Dealers Association members highlighted a stark contrast between independent used vehicle dealers and franchised new vehicle dealers. Despite easing pressures in pricing and financing, the broader challenges facing the Canadian economy leave some uncertainty, DesRosiers reported.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Small competitors positioned at the lower end of the market started absorbing business from used car lots and garages, which focused on budget-conscious customers. As the need for larger inventories grew, jobbers increasingly relied on credit facilities to finance stock expansion.
Motor Verso
MAY 26, 2024
Recent research shows that 92% of UK car owners use car financing to buy their vehicles. As of 2023, Brits… Read more » The post Car Financing: What Are The Pros And Cons Of PCP Finance? appeared first on Motor Verso.
autoevolution
MARCH 20, 2025
Amazon is planning to enter the used car market and help dealers sell pre-owned vehicles. Nowadays, you can buy used cars everywhere. The online retail giant has been selling new Hyundais since 2024, based on a partnership announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2023.
Auto Remarketing
JANUARY 10, 2025
This expanded program will feature analysts, researchers, and leaders who are advancing business intelligence for the automotive industry as well as emerging companies and entrepreneurs charging forward to make their mark on the used-car industry There are two components to the awards program: Automotive Intelligence Awards: Industry Analysts.
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.
AutoSuccess
JULY 9, 2024
It’s no secret that dealers are facing a complex set of challenges when sourcing used car inventory. While supply constraints have been a major focus, it’s also important to consider how demand dynamics are influencing the used car market and complicating dealerships’ ability to source inventory effectively.
Auto Remarketing
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Like the Earp brothers in “Tombstone,” the used-car industry is reuniting in Arizona this year for Used Car Week. While the sunshine, balmy climate and cool desert nights remain, much has changed in the five years since Used Car Week made its way to the Grand Canyon State.
Auto Service World
MARCH 23, 2025
Revolutionizing the Financing Process Financing has always been one of the most complicated aspects of buying a car, with many buyers feeling overwhelmed by the variety of loan options, interest rates, and terms. CarGurus simplifies this process with user-friendly financing tools and transparent loan information.
Autoblog: Repairs
AUGUST 14, 2024
Vehicle prices continued a downward trend in July — the most of any major category in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the last year as the car market continues its return to "normal" following pandemic-fueled inflation. Used car prices fell 2.3% New car prices fell 0.2% Prices for used cars and trucks are still 16.9%
Auto Remarketing
JANUARY 16, 2025
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with panel of three experts who discussed not only automotive wholesaling, retailing and financing, but also the general state of the economy.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In today’s volatile automotive market, finding the best used car value can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With new car prices pushing the boundaries of belief, and used car prices constantly fluctuating, it’s time to ask the Jalopnik audience what they think the best value on the used market is.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Used cars are finally getting a little cheaper, according to Cox Automotive. After what seemed like an interminable series of price hikes across all vehicle segments, used prices are going down. The only caveat is that pickup trucks are trending in the other direction and are getting slightly more expensive instead.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 16, 2024
The used car market has been an up-and-down mess since at least 2020, with reduced new car inventory pushing more buyers into pre-owned purchases , which reduced the revolving supply of trade-ins. This perfect storm of pandemic-induced chip-shortage used car inflation appears to finally be subsiding.
Auto Remarketing
MARCH 6, 2025
As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards , Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 30, 2024
When shopping for used cars , buyers tend to care the most about price, fuel economy and reliability, because, well, duh. You need to be able to afford your car, you don’t want to spend a fortune filling it up and you just want it to work.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The pre-owned car market is still in a weird place. Some segments like electric vehicles have some hefty savings , but most pre-owned cars are still selling for inflated prices. If you happen to come across a used car that seems too good to be true, make sure the dealer can answer these questions. Read more.
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.
Auto Remarketing
MARCH 13, 2025
As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries.
Solera
AUGUST 8, 2023
Industry Trends in 2023 While the used car boom that sent prices sky high may be winding down, there is still a large demand for quality used vehicles. Offer financing options: Just like a variety of cars, customers like a variety of financing options. Here are some ways they do just that.
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.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 29, 2024
We’ve known for a while that things weren’t going great for the online used car dealer Vroom. Back in 2022, it was sued by the state of Texas for its shady sales practices and later that year managed to lose more than $50 million in a single quarter. Now that Vroom has finally shut down, seemingly for good, Click2Houst… Read more.
Auto Remarketing
MARCH 11, 2025
As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries.
Auto Remarketing
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
As part of its inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries. More details to come.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 26, 2024
We asked you last week to think about the best value on the used market is right now. Finding good deals on used cars is tough; it’s a balancing act between something that you want to drive and something that you trust not to go wrong and create a landslide of expensive repair bills.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 20, 2024
Used car prices are s teadily dropping, mostly due to oversupply , and while electric and luxury vehicles are being hit the hardest, other segments don’t always see a big savings gap between new and used. Read more.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Edward Scott Rock, a Philadelphia used car dealer , was arrested last week by federal authorities on charges of mail and wire fraud. Rock is accused of accepting payments from around 120 buyers across 36 states but failing to deliver a vehicle. Most of the vehicles involved were accessible for seniors, wheelchair users … Read more.
Auto Remarketing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
In this installment of Auto Remarketing’s 40 Under 40 franchise, we feature the 2024 honorees in the “40 Under 40: Industry” program, which is sponsored by IAA and focuses on consignors, auctions, auto finance, vendors, tech companies, associations and other players within the used-car space.
Auto Remarketing
MARCH 14, 2025
As part of its inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries.
Auto Remarketing
OCTOBER 4, 2023
In this installment of Auto Remarketing’s 40 Under 40 franchise, we feature the 2023 honorees in the “40 Under 40: Industry” program, which is sponsored by IAA and focuses on consignors, auctions, auto finance, vendors, tech companies, associations and other players within the used-car space.
AutoSuccess
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
We talked with their used car manager, Bryan Bough, about their private-party buying program. They didnt just tweak their existing process; they completely reinvented how they acquire used cars. Higher Margins: The dealership earned an average of $7,000 per car by combining front-end sales, financing and service revenue.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
I’ve been blogging about car buying for about ten years, and I’ve seen some pretty bad takes over that time when it comes to giving consumers advice. However, this most recent one might take the cake with the overall thesis that certain really popular models make for good used car deals because they don’t depreciate… Read more.
Auto Remarketing
MARCH 10, 2025
As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries.
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.
Auto Remarketing
JANUARY 24, 2025
Dealers are expecting used-car operations to become more profitable and new-car profitability to decline in 2025. The 47% who project used-car profitability was well above the 21% who did so a year earlier.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Honda is going to start offering a leasing program for its certified pre-owned vehicles because new car prices are just way too high at this point. The program is beingv aimed at buyers who want to keep their monthly payments low and don’t have the upfront cash for a big down payment, according to a statement from Honda Read more.
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