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Pointers to Determine the “Right Money” with Every Appraisal

In this vAuto podcast, Patrick Janes and Micah Tindor discuss common appraisal process variances and customer disconnects that can result in missed opportunities to acquire a vehicle or appraisers putting the wrong money on the right car. They detail appraisal process steps where the “right” money often goes wrong. Plus, they share how dealers can […]

A Sneak Preview of Dale Pollak’s New Book, Invested

In this vAuto podcast, vAuto founder and Cox Automotive Executive Vice President, Dale Pollak shares a sneak peek of his new book, Invested: The New Science, Strategy and System of Used Vehicle Investment Management. Pollak shares: Why he believes market conditions now require dealers to adopt investment management principles to contend with higher vehicle costs […]

Applying Football Principles to Your Appraisal Process

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Live Market View Q1 2025 | A Look at the Road Ahead from NADA 2025

In this Q1 2025 edition of Live Market View, vAuto founder and Cox Automotive executive vice president Dale Pollak joins Derek Hansen at NADA 2025 to discuss market conditions dealers will face as the year unfolds. Dealership profitability and the need to acquire inventory—and provide greater transparency to win more vehicles from customers—top the list […]

A Preview of vAuto Innovations Debuting at NADA 2025

In this vAuto podcast, vAuto’s Derek Hansen, Patrick Janes and Micah Tindor discuss the innovations vAuto will debut at NADA 2025 in New Orleans. They discuss how the new solutions help dealers and dealer groups implement a more consistent appraisal process with customers looking to sell or trade a vehicle, and centralize inventory management decision-making […]

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From Provision to ProfitTime GPS: Hello Auto Group’s Strategy for Success

Switching to new software isn’t always easy. But when holding costs are high, depreciation’s on the rise and margins are under pressure, it becomes even more critical to know the cars you must turn fast and those that merit more patience. That’s why even after 13 years of working Provision, Joe Seppa, made the switch […]

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Live Market View Q4 2024 | Managing Risk Amid Strong Used Vehicle Sales

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Why Hello Auto Group Puts Its Inventory and Trust in vAuto

Across new and used vehicle operations, California-based Hello Auto Group has long entrusted vAuto as its go-to partner to help achieve the group’s goals for ongoing growth and success.

How Rodland Toyota Makes Wholesaling Vehicles a Multi-Channel Priority

Avoiding 5 Common Online Merchandising Missteps

In this vAuto podcast, vAuto Performance Managers Jim Tourigney and Patrick Wright detail best practices to help dealers avoid the five most-common merchandising missteps that result in used vehicles not moving when they should. From rethinking the role merchandising plays in your sales process to an over-emphasis on re-pricing rather than re-merchandising vehicles, Tourigney and […]