LASER APPRAISER BLOG

As the Information Age progressed, and the onset of the digital revolution set in, the barcode evolved....

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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...

Where do dealerships profit? The answer comes in the form of three answers – used vehicles, finance and insurance, and the service department....

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

How are you acquiring your inventory? Either through auction (online or brick-and-mortar) or through trade-in...

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

Learn some of the common problems in wholesale buying, and some of the solutions that will save you precious time and maximize your profits....

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

In order for your dealership to maximize profits, it’s necessary to understand how to navigate auctions....

The Secret to Scaling Your Car Dealership...