Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 14, 2025

As we step into 2025, the automotive retail industry is ready to take its next step in modernizing its operations, where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to reimagine dealership operations. These tools will not only flag at-risk vehicles but also provide actionable recommendations for mitigating that risk.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 15, 2024

Edmunds director of insights Ivan Drury highlighted multiple tailwinds that could help the retailing of used cars. What could be most beneficial for dealerships of all stripes is getting a boost of older, more affordable vehicles. In Q1 2024, the average trade-in age for new vehicles climbed to 6.1

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 21, 2024

Used-car retail sales in April were ahead of prior-year figures, but the market was challenged, given the end of tax season and the hurdles of low supply, affordability and high interest rates. million used vehicles last month, which beat April 2023 by 4.8% million used-car sales by dealers, compared to 5.63

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 17, 2024

It was March momentum for the retail used-car market. million used vehicles, which was a 10.9% million used vehicles, compared to 4.29 million used vehicles, compared to 4.29 The year began with used-car sales by dealers falling 6.4% In February, used sales were up 4.1%

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 11, 2024

The retail used-car market, including the certified pre-owned segment, showed some real strength last month, improving from both year-ago and January figures. Citing data from its vAuto business unit, Cox Automotive estimated that used-vehicle retail sales in February climbed 18% month-over-month and 5% year-over-year.

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 29, 2024

The CARFAX Used Car Index made its debut a year ago, and in an analysis recapping the latest installment , the company pinpointed three retail used-car pricing trends that have stood out. Tom Kontos, the chief economist at ADESA, has noticed a similar flattening in wholesale used-car prices.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 24, 2025

As we step into 2025, the automotive retail industry is ready to take its next step in modernizing its operations, where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to reimagine dealership operations. These tools will not only flag at-risk vehicles but also provide actionable recommendations for mitigating that risk.

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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%

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Folks still need personal vehicles. And for many, the used-car market is the only or best option. That’s one way to explain why year-to-date used retail sales through August have climbed 4.5% — growth that has occurred despite the headwinds of high prices and steep interest rates, says Cox Automotive.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 19, 2025

Auto body estimators play a crucial role in the collision repair process, assessing vehicle damage and determining the cost of repairs. Understanding the Role of an Auto Body Estimator Auto body estimators evaluate damaged vehicles and prepare repair cost estimates. What career opportunities are available for an estimator?

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While the groundhog hasn’t delivered his forecast yet, it seems spring might be on the way in the wholesale car market. Used-vehicle prices were down again as January ended, but the pace of depreciation is decelerating, according to the latest report from Black Book. In turn, that is helping to drive down the cost of used cars.”

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Cars Commerce’s latest look at the used-vehicle market is an old story. As in, older cars have become the dominant force driving supply and vehicle values, according to the company’s monthly Industry Insights Report for August. That trend has also driven down retail prices, which have dropped 4.9%

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The year started off with expectations there might be a return to normal in the used-car market. Industry observers releasing wholesale vehicle price indices last week noted uncertainty and surprises in the market to begin the year. At Black Book, the Used Vehicle Retention Index came in at 146.3

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 18, 2024

As the world gradually emerges from the shadows of COVID-19, a significant shift in the car retail landscape is becoming increasingly apparent, particularly in the electric vehicle sector. Dealerships that embrace this change are poised to thrive in the new era of automotive retailing.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 20, 2025

million new-vehicle sales for the year, up 1.2% Battery Electric Vehicles growth is estimated to increase, interest rates are becoming more favorable for consumers and an optimistic economy bodes well. At the same time, without process improvement, the profitability per vehicle (PPV) of the used car will continue to evaporate.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 4, 2025

The adage time to line is always fashionable when reconditioning used cars so you can retail sooner and profitably. For over a decade, dealers have confirmed that a three-to-five-day time-to-line recon operation gets used cars frontline ready faster and improves inventory turn.

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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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autoevolution

MARCH 20, 2025

Amazon is planning to enter the used car market and help dealers sell pre-owned vehicles. 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. Nowadays, you can buy used cars everywhere.

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Auto Remarketing

JUNE 18, 2024

Used electric vehicles are seeing their prices erode, both on a retail and wholesale basis. And not only did average retail prices of used EVs fall nearly 30% last month, but these vehicles have also become increasingly cheaper than used internal-combustion-engine vehicles. and reached 7.4%

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

I mean growing sales margins, making more confident trade appraisals and working the used car operation to increase cash flow. More Efficient New and Used Vehicle Sales: Missing a service delivery promise chills retention. Vehicle and key tracking bring enormous efficiencies to the recon process.

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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. Theyre wrong. The real gems are sitting in your customers driveways.

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 8, 2024

Wholesale vehicle prices last month were down double-digit-percentages from March 2023, but whether the close of the first quarter represented a strong spring market is up for some debate. Still, a common theme of “normalcy” certainly has emerged in the used-car market. It may depend on which industry index you’re observing.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 18, 2024

Same goes for the used-car market, it seems. Despite a slowdown from the prior month and the heights reached in the summer, used-car sales in December capped what ended up being a pretty solid year, according to Cox Automotive. Both overall and retail numbers, however, were down month-over-month.

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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. Through its partnership with the country’s largest used car retailer, Exeter positioned itself at the pipeline of sub-prime borrowers, according to a… Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 10, 2024

The used-car retail sales environment last month didn’t improve from May, but showed year-over-year growth in June, according to reports from industry observers. million used vehicles in June, which was steady with May, but up from 1.14 million used units in July. ZeroSum said used-vehicle supply was at 1.91

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Two of the experts at Experian Automotive — John Howard and Kirsten Von Busch — spent part of their time at Used Car Week discussing electric vehicles for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Howard and Von Busch recapped what the industry has learned about EV retailing and more this year.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Used-vehicle prices are showing a “typical seasonal rise” on a month-over month basis in the wholesale market but are down double-digits from early 2023. Meantime, used-vehicle prices on the retail side of the market “are in retreat” from peaks reached in May. Car prices were up 4.4% Car prices are off 8.7%

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Power, explained why this month has been a tricky one for used-car managers and leasing specialists at franchised dealerships. Power shared on Thursday associated with the used-car department. So far in October, King reported average used-vehicle retail prices are coming in at $28,472, which is down $669 or 2.3%

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 17, 2025

As an old automotive retail veteran, I remember decades ago when automotive dealers looked down on lower margin quick service work, oil changes, brakes, tires, and more or less abdicated that business to others. What about renting cars?

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

While the lack of public charging facilities is one of the most cited reasons by consumers for not considering an electric vehicle, most EV owners say they dont need or use them. The survey also found 86% of EV owners drive less than 50 miles on a typical day, though 52% said they use their EV when they take long road trips.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Dealerships in 2024 will continue to face used car sourcing challenges. I recently read an article that netted the issue: “Dealers navigating a used-vehicle market that already allows little room for error are eyeing another obstacle: worsening used-car availability.”

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The wholesale used-vehicle market ended the third quarter with some stability, but the duration of that steadiness likely hinges on how the United Auto Workers strike unfolds. As one analyst put it, the used-car market has reached a “crossroads.” Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index for September came in at 159.3,

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 10, 2024

Used-vehicle sales are expected to increase just under 1% this year, according to a forecast from Cox Automotive, with overall used volume expected to climb from 35.9 million and retail used sales (those involving a dealer) projected to climb from 19.0 million sales to 36.2 million to 19.2

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Several market dynamics are currently in motion creating an opportune moment to buy wholesale used vehicles. However, there are a few things you should know to have a better chance of success when it comes to sourcing and managing your used vehicle inventory. However, retail values are up approximately 10% year-over-year.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Private-party vehicle acquisition is one of the most talked-about trends in retail automotive. Pros: o Complete Control: You pick the cars and the price. o Unique Inventory: You can’t find these personally touched vehicles anywhere else. You aren’t at the mercy of someone or something else. It’s really that simple.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

As we inch closer to the end of 2024, auto dealers are seeing several shifts and developments that will shape their vehicle inventory levels and marketing strategies through the remainder of the year. Inventory levels stabilizing According to recent data, total vehicle inventory stood at 2.79

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