Coronavirus and Automotive Dealerships [UPDATED]
This article will address some of the frequently asked questions regarding how dealerships could be affected by the coronavirus, and give some tips for how to potentially navigate the circumstances....
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....
Improve Your Dealership's SEO
Take advantage of current technology, and get your dealership search ranked higher....
Can this principle change the way you run your dealership completely?
Sometimes, it can seem overwhelming when you are trying to micromanage every single small detail along the way....
Evolution of Barcodes: Beyond Barcodes
Take a look at the future of barcode technology, including alternatives in automatic identification and data capture (AIDC)....
Black Book® vs Kelley Blue Book® vs NADA® guides
Who is the best used car pricing guide book?...
The Evolution of Barcodes: A New Dimension
As the Information Age progressed, and the onset of the digital revolution set in, the barcode evolved....
Things Consumers Do Before Purchasing a Used Car
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 is quite the financial commitment as well....
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 modern barcode technology: by bouncing light off of the barcode and generating an electrical signal based on the intensity of the returning light....
CARFAX® vs AutoCheck®
The history of a vehicle plays a major role in its adjusted market value....
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 up, and the average profit has gone down. Could this mean serious trouble for the used car market? If investment in a lot goes up, shouldn’t profit follow suit?...
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 opinions on when the best time to buy a car might be. As a dealership, you may wish to consider their timing opinions....