Home » Resources » Page 34

Resources

The best dealer resources from our experts to help dealers solve their toughest inventory challenges.

Video

A Tale of 4 Rooftops: Daily Management of Variable Pricing

Blog Post

A Head-Scratcher Market and an Imminent Moment of Truth

I’ve been in multiple conversations with economists and data scientists at Cox Automotive, as well as members of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank, that have focused on the apparent and surprising strength of used vehicle sales so far in 2023. Most analysts expected used vehicle sales in early 2023 would be softer than they’ve been. […]

5 Reasons the Time is Right for Variable Management | Podcast | vAuto

eBook

2023 Consumer Merchandising Insights | eBook | vAuto

Get a glimpse into consumers’ vehicle purchase processes through our independent research, interviewing in-market car shoppers. Consumers were asked about their purchasing styles, the vehicle features that matter most to them and their merchandising preferences. We also investigated how consumers perceive information, transparency and trust in dealerships. With this eBook, learn how your customers shop […]

Blog Post

3 Digital Vehicle Merchandising Best Practices | vAuto

Differentiating your used vehicles in a sea of listings might seem hard to do or even impossible — but there are steps you can take to get more shoppers’ attention and drive more sales. It all starts with understanding where to focus your efforts. And ultimately, the way you merchandise your vehicles online affects your […]

eBook

5 Reasons Why Now Is the Time for Variable Management and ProfitTime GPS

From unprecedented used car market volatility, to the return of margin compression, there are plenty of reasons why now is the time to manage your used inventory with Variable Management and ProfitTime® GPS — plus, data shows it just works better.

Blog Post

A Strategy-Based Approach to Tame Appraisal Variability

As I’ve been helping dealers reckon with the vehicles they purchased at the top of the market and failed to retail in recent weeks, I’ve been reminded of what might be considered the “wild, wild West” in many dealerships. I’m talking about the appraisal process, and the degree of variability that too often exists between […]

5 Reasons the Time is Right for Variable Management | vAuto

eBook

3 Tips to Simplify Your Acquisition Strategy | eBook | vAuto

We’re now in year 3 of these so-called “unprecedented times.” Three years of facing the unknown and struggling to navigate it all. It’s time to take action. We expect these used car acquisition challenges for several more years, that’s why it’s important to put a new plan in place now. If you haven’t already, you […]

5 Steps to More Profitable Used Car Reconditioning | vAuto

It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago, people were lining up to buy used vehicles. You didn’t even have to fully recondition them to make a great sale. And delays in the recon process didn’t matter much because cars appreciated while they waited. So, if you’re like most dealers, you relaxed your […]