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Vehicle Acquisition — Preparing for the Recovery

In this webinar, vAuto’s Patrick Janes reviews the best practices for acquiring used vehicle inventory in a digital used car environment.

Three key best practices are covered:

  • Measuring to maximize your trade capture process.
  • Using technology to cast a wider net to find wholesale inventory that sells in your market.
  • Using key metrics to determine the right vehicles to battle the profitability challenges in today’s used vehicle market.

About the Author

With over 30 years of automotive industry expertise, Patrick Janes is the AVP of Inventory Solutions at vAuto. As a former dealership general manager, he emphasizes the significance of a vehicle management system tailored for optimal ROI and dealer strategy support. Patrick's extensive career includes working with dealers nationwide for an OEM and serving as a vAuto performance manager, gaining insights into customer needs. A guest lecturer at Northwood University, Patrick holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Bradley University.

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