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ArticlesMarch 29, 2019

3 Ways to Ensure Wholesale Sourcing Dependability

Accelerate turn and maximize gross profit by stocking smarter, identifying your fastest-moving units, and testing new digital tools designed to drive efficiency throughout your used-car operation.

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NewsSeptember 20, 2018

DealShield Launches 30-Day Return Guarantee

Responding to dealer feedback, the Cox Automotive brand has added a 30-day return option to its DS360 wholesale risk management offering. The guarantee is now available at 100 auction sites, guaranteeing 1.3 million vehicles.

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NewsJanuary 9, 2017

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in December, Manheim Reports

Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis increased by 0.2% in December, according to Manheim. Compared to December 2015, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index declined 0.6% to 124.9.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2016

Black Book: Car Depreciation Shows Signs of Slowing

The car segment retained its value well last week, with the wholesale value of 2008-2014 model-year cars decreasing by 0.68% last week. This was in line with the 0.67% decline the segment has experienced over the last six weeks, according to Black Book’s Market Insights report.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2016

DealersLink Expands Into Illinois as Part of Nationwide Rollout Plan

DealersLink announced this week it has expanded into Illinois. According to the company, it is aggressively signing on new dealerships in Illinois and plans further expansion into other Midwest markets.

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NewsAugust 25, 2016

Black Book: Wholesale Car Values Falling at Fastest Pace This Year

The wholesale value of 2008-2014 model-year cars continued to fall last week, according to Black Book’s Market Insights report. While many of the familiar trends — trucks performing better than cars — were present, there were some outliers.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2015

AutoNation Will No Longer Sell Cars With Open Recalls

AutoNation has announced a new policy to not sell, lease or wholesale any new or used vehicle that has an open safety recall. The dealer group will now hold those vehicles in inventory until they are repaired.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2015

Manheim's 'Used Car Market Report' Shows Growth, Stability

In its 20th year, Manheim’s Used Car Market Report showed that slightly more than 42 million used vehicles were sold last year. It also showed that dealership used-vehicle operations produced record profits.

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Articlesby Scott DreisbachJanuary 1, 2013

Prescription For "Wholesale Pain" Cont'd

Scott Dreisbach - Your stocking guide needs to be based on actual sales rate, not forecasts. This “ideal” stocking guide number should then be compared on a daily basis to the actual availability for each category and model year.

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Articlesby Mark DuboisOctober 24, 2012

No Silver Bullet Solution to Finding Affordable Vehicle Inventory

Mark Dubois talks about finding affordable vehicle inventory in the buy here pay here (BHPH) industry. Mark discusses networking, advertising, and recycling inventory as a way to keep your vehicle inventory costs low.

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