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. from last year, while cars in the $10,000-$19,000 range, averaging 7.3

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Auto Remarketing

AUGUST 16, 2024

The wholesale used-car market is still recovering from the plunge in new-vehicle sales during the pandemic, say industry experts. Auction volumes are rising steadily though.

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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. year-over-year.

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Auto Remarketing

JUNE 14, 2024

Almost half of used-car shoppers say the oldest vehicle they would consider is in the 3- to 5-year-old range, according to the May Industry Insights Report from Cars Commerce. And the good news for dealers is supply has increased for some of the vehicle price band that would fit into that particular age group.

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 16, 2024

It’s possible the outage at CDK Global didn’t just limit the actual sales of used vehicles in June. The crisis may have affected the reporting of the pre-owned vehicle sales that did happen. And even with disruption, dealers increased. And even with disruption, dealers increased.

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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

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 vehicles last month, which beat April 2023 by 4.8%

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When it comes to used-car retail prices, the third quarter pointed to a “return to normalcy,” a trend that was particularly evident by this metric: late-model used cars have prices that are “notably below” those of new vehicles. drop in used vehicle prices compared to the typical 0.7%

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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

MAY 23, 2024

Wholesale vehicle prices fell nearly 12% year-over-year in April and have continued modest month-over-month declines in May, according to the latest Kontos Kommentary report from ADESA chief economist Tom Kontos. Power said in data released Thursday that used-car prices have averaged $28,470 this month. Prices were down 0.3%

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It was good news, bad news for the retail used-car market in January. Used-car demand fell over 7% from January 2023, but was up almost 14% from December. And both supply of and demand for used EVs is rising, and prices are softening. Used-car demand fell 7.6% Used prices dropped 2.9%

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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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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% New car prices fell 0.2%

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Motor Verso

JUNE 5, 2024

In the confusing world of buying and selling used cars, one of the most powerful commodities that you can own… Read more » The post PitStop: Transforming Transparency Into Vehicle Value appeared first on Motor Verso.

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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.

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Autoblog: Repairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

A while back, one automaker ran commercials saying something like, “The best new cars make the best used cars.” Consumer Reports recently put that thinking to the test with an evaluation of the brands and models that make the best used purchases , and there are few surprises with the top brands.

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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. The intentional dealers win here.

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Auto Remarketing

JUNE 11, 2024

How are electric vehicles impacting the used-car market? The post PODCAST: How EVs have impacted the used-car market appeared first on Auto Remarketing. Listen to this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast to hear Jenkins’ keynote presentation given during the event’s final day in the window below.

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RB Auto Service

JULY 10, 2024

The process of buying a used car can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. While the idea of owning a reliable and affordable vehicle is appealing, the fear of hidden issues can dampen the experience. Identifying Hidden Problems: Used cars may carry hidden problems that can remain undetected during a test drive.

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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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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 11, 2024

For instance, when a car is acquired via auction or trade, the service department often remains uninformed, preventing them from making timely decisions about capacity and work prioritization. This lack of visibility delays the car’s journey to the sales lot, increasing holding costs and reducing potential profit.

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 26, 2024

But the ups-and-downs of used-vehicle prices in the last five years might rival the volatility of any other industry.

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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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Motor Verso

MARCH 24, 2024

Purchasing pre-owned vehicles seems deceptively simple – just pick a model, haggle on the price and drive off gleefully into… Read more » The post Navigating the World of Buying a Used Car appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 5, 2023

Editor's Note: This is a small excerpt from Cherokee Media Group's upcoming “State of the Used Car Industry” report. The prime reason vehicles are pricier to purchase in the wholesale market and will likely remain that way for years to come? The estimated available wholesale supply of vehicles up to 8 years old fell to.

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Autoblog: Maintainence

AUGUST 17, 2024

Filed under: Lexus , Toyota , Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Driving , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading These are the 10 longest-lasting vehicles on the road today These are the 10 longest-lasting vehicles on the road today originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 17 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EDT.

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 10, 2023

June represented the steepest month-over-month drop in wholesale vehicle prices since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index report released Monday. Cox Automotive, which publishes the index, said wholesale values last month were down 4.2% from May and fell 10.3% for the month.

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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

MARCH 20, 2024

Sales of used cars and certified pre-owned vehicles took a big jump in February, thanks to falling prices that have widened the price gap between new and used vehicles, according to the latest State of the Dealer Report from ZeroSum. million used vehicles last month, up from 1.13

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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. In fact, used-car sales (overall and retail) fell sequentially in both November and December.

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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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autoevolution

AUGUST 4, 2024

It's no secret that virtually anyone must buy a vehicle in the US. Besides that, the car is an integral part of the American way of life. Even in big cities, public transportation can be unreliable or unsafe. If, as an adult, you don't have a driver's license, chances are even the Police might find you suspicious.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Just before finishing his time at Used Car Week, CarGurus director of industry analytics Kevin Roberts took a few moments to appear again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Roberts shared some tidbits from CarGurus’ upcoming report recapping this year’s used-vehicle market as well as what trends he’ll be watching closely in 2024.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Supply is better than a year ago but starting to tighten in the used-car market; meanwhile, wholesale vehicle prices in August climbed month-over-month and week by week, though were lower than year-ago levels. That’s according to monthly indices and top industry analysts monitoring activity in the used-car market.

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autoevolution

APRIL 20, 2024

Our dedicated 'used car' category is filled with all kinds of rides from different eras, starting with the early days of motoring and ending with the freshest machines. Most vehicles listed for grabs tend to cost the proverbial arm and leg. continue reading. )

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While car prices were high in 2023, car buyers — especially used-car buyers — were increasingly happier with their experience, according to the latest research from Cox Automotive. New-car buyers matched the all-time high 79% set in 2020, while 73% of used-car shoppers reported being highly satisfied, up from 70% in 2022.

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