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June 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
In June 2025, wholesale used-vehicle prices rose 6.3% year-over-year, driven by tariff-related volatility, rebounding EV values, and strong luxury segment demand....
How to Start a Car Dealership
Starting a used car dealership comes with a list of questions. We have answers....
Avoiding Auction Obstacles (Updated)
Learn some of the common problems in wholesale buying, and some of the solutions that will save you precious time and maximize your profits....
May 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in May compared to April. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 205.2, representing a 4% increase…...
Improve Dealer Used Car Profilt Margins with these Strategies (2025)
Looking for ways to weather used car sales market volatility? Explore these solid profit strategies....
April 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
April 2025 wholesale used-vehicle prices surged, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index reaching its highest level since October 2023. Discover key trends and insights for dealers....
Mastering Market Days Supply (MDS) for Automotive Dealers (Updated)
The latest automotive industry buzzword, Market Days Supply (MDS), is a calculation derived by dividing your currently available supply of inventory by your average daily retail sales rate over the past 45 days....
Laser Appraiser vs. Carbly (Updated - 2025)
Carbly may look new and fresh, but a very direct comparison reveals what doesn’t meet the eye....
How New Auto Tariffs Will Impact the Used Car Market in 2025
Check today's headlines to find the latest automotive tariffs. ...
Q1 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
Discover what the April 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index means for wholesale dealers. Get key pricing insights and strategies to protect your margins....
CARFAX® vs AutoCheck® Comparison (2025)
The history of a vehicle plays a major role in its adjusted market value....
March 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Summary
March 2025 Market Snapshot: What Wholesale Dealers Need to Know from the Manheim Index...
Improve Your Dealership's SEO (Updated)
Take advantage of current technology, and get your dealership search ranked higher....
Can The Pareto Principle Improve your dealership? (Updated)
Sometimes, it can seem overwhelming when you are trying to micromanage every single small detail along the way....
Black Book vs Kelley Blue Book vs J.D. Power Guides (Updated)
Who is the best used car pricing guide book?...
How Car Dealerships Profit in Wholesale and Retail?
Discover the ways dealerships can win in the wholesale and retail used car market with these helpful tips!...
Using Facebook Ads for Car Dealership Marketing
Discover why using Facebook Ads for car dealership marketing is such an effective tool for customer acquisition and retention!...
How Dealers Can Navigate a Hot Used Vehicle Market in 2021
Discover how to navigate your car dealership through a sizzling used vehicle market to put the right inventory on your car lot!...
Dealer Guide for Customers Buying a Car as a Gift
A free guide for helping your new and used car dealership navigate customers through the process of buying a car as a gift!...
What to Expect for the Used Vehicle Market in 2021
No one can predict the future with certainty – the events of this last year alone demonstrate that very clearly. However, by analyzing trends and data from the past, this article offers advice for how
