Market insights and data-driven strategies for today’s automotive professionals.
GigglePop and LaneChamp are discontinuing services
Unfortunately, GigglePop has discontinued its guidebook services and has reached out to Laser Appraiser to help transition customers to an alternative service provider....
Evolution of Barcodes: Beyond Barcodes
Take a look at the future of barcode technology, including alternatives in automatic identification and data capture (AIDC)....
The Evolution of Barcodes: A New Dimension
As the Information Age progressed, and the onset of the digital revolution set in, the barcode evolved....
Used Car Consumer Insights
Purchasing a car can be a major life decision – when buying a car, consumers are making a commitment that this vehicle is the right fit for their lifestyle for the years to come. It
The Evolution of Barcodes
On June 26th, 1974, in a supermarket located in Troy, Ohio, a single pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum was “scanned”. This was the very first object with a barcode to be scanned using
Will this Study Change the Future of the Used Car Market Forever?
A dealership’s goal should be for at least half of the cars to be sold within 30 days of arriving on the lot.c However, the average investment in a used vehicle dealer’s lot has gone
Consumer Beliefs - The Best Time to Buy a Car
Consumers want to be sure that they are getting the most out of their hard-earned money – and a car is one of the biggest buying decisions to be made. However, there are many differing
Improving Car Sales Methods
For decades, customers and employees would talk face to face, and then employees would close the deal by offering the customer a price at the end of the conversation. Now, with the power of the
Laser Appraiser® vs. Autoniq®
Autoniq accesses pricing guides. However, Laser Appraiser offers much more robust pricing and market data that will make your dealership more informed and more competitive....
Laser Appraiser: The best alternative to Vin Viper
As many automotive dealers seeking bargain vehicle valuations know, the 2017 collapse of Vin Viper as a mobile device app solution was a major operational setback...
Auto Dealer Profit Guide
Where do dealerships profit? The answer comes in the form of three answers – used vehicles, finance and insurance, and the service department....
Do New Vehicles Make Dealerships Money?
The nature of car sales can be a tricky thing – we all know the stereotype of the “used car salesman” who is trying to rip you off. However, those of us who work in
Better Ways to Appraise a Used Car
How are you acquiring your inventory? Either through auction (online or brick-and-mortar) or through trade-in...
Finding the Right Car Appraisal Tool
In today’s economy, consumers spend much of their time looking for cars online, and for good reason – the Internet offers seemingly limitless car choices with a magnitude of vehicle options that clients love at
Avoiding Auction Obstacles
Learn some of the common problems in wholesale buying, and some of the solutions that will save you precious time and maximize your profits....
Five Things Every Used Car Dealer Should Know
Every business owner knows how important details can be – sometimes minuscule operational changes go far towards improving efficiency. However, when it comes to used vehicle Return on Investment (ROI), it can be difficult to
How to Guarantee Success at a Dealer Auction
In order for your dealership to maximize profits, it’s necessary to understand how to navigate auctions....
The Secret to Scaling Your Car Dealership
The Secret to Scaling Your Car Dealership...
