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vAuto Test Drive: What It Is and How to Access New Features

vAuto Test Drive is a self-service tab inside vAuto that lets current vAuto customers explore and opt into new features as they’re released. Test the tools that matter most to your inventory management process, and share feedback that helps shape future development. Available now for vAuto customers.

Q2 2026 Dealer Insights: Inventory, Pricing & Profitability Trends | vAuto Quick Takes

Vehicle Inventory & Affordability Trends for Q2 2026 | vAuto Quick Takes Podcast

In this Q2 2026 episode of vAuto Quick Takes, host Lance Helgeson sits down with Bethany Johnson, Director of Strategic Planning for vAuto, to unpack the quarter’s biggest dealership trends. Topics include: Tune in for actionable strategies on inventory management, equity mining, and service-to-sales conversion to keep your dealership ahead of Q2 2026 market shifts.

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How a Dealer Group Lifts its Trade Appraisal/Capture Rate

In this vAuto podcast, Ken Fisher, West Coast director of inventory optimization for the Holman Automotive Group, shares how he/his team are working to achieve a new KPI: Capture 50 trade-ins for every 100 vehicles they sell. The effort’s helped Ken/team go beyond traditional Look to Book metrics and rely less on auction-purchased vehicles. Find […]

Independent Dealers: 4 Ways to Enhance Your Connection with Buyers

No one faces a greater challenge in the current used vehicle market than independent dealers. This reality follows a confluence of competitive and broad market factors that make it more difficult for many independent buyers to thrive the way they have in the past. You probably feel the pressure every day: This blog aims to […]

Let's get you more ROI with our Appraisal Experience

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How Better Appraisals Lead to Stronger ROI for Used Car Dealers

An appraisal is more than a number. It is one of the first decisions that shapes the potential ROI of a vehicle. From acquisition cost to recon to pricing, the quality of your appraisal inputs directly influences how a deal performs over time. If the information behind that decision is incomplete or inconsistent, the impact shows up […]

Merchandising Masterclass: Telling Better Vehicle Stories with AI & Automation

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Merchandising Masterclass: Telling Better Vehicle Stories with AI & Automation

What does it take to merchandise every car on your lot—consistently, compliantly, and at scale? Recorded live at ASOTU CON, this panel brings together vAuto Portfolio Performance Manager Chris Moyer, Joel Bassam, President of Eastern’s Automotive Group, and Kate Howell, National Marketing Director at Mullinax Automotive, to break down how AI and automation are changing […]

vAuto LMV Q2 2026: Why Precision Matters in a Turbulent Market

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vAuto LMV Q2 2026: Why Precision Matters in a Turbulent Market

vAuto’s Derek Hansen and Cox Automotive executive analyst Erin Keating break down key trends in new and used vehicle markets for the second quarter of 2026. Watch to learn why dealers should mine local market signals to guide inventory ordering/stocking decisions to align vehicles with emerging demand; lean into merchandising to drive interest in new […]

Solving Sales, Service Friction During Appraisals

Solving Sales, Service Friction During Appraisals

In this Ted Ings roundtable, guests Patrick Janes and Bella Smylie join the discussion on solving one of the dealership’s most common internal challenges—friction between sales and service during appraisals. While the used car department is often the service department’s best customer, there’s no denying their distrust when it comes to reconditioning. Used vehicle managers […]

New AI-Driven Innovations: A Workflow Playbook for Connected Dealership Operations

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New AI-Driven Innovations: A Workflow Playbook for Connected Dealership Operations

Move from insight to action with a preview of vAuto dealership solutions.

What High‑Performing Dealers Do to Find More Used Inventory

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What High‑Performing Dealers Do to Find More Used Inventory

Use the service lane to spot, value, and act on inventory opportunities earlier.