Connecting Dealers with Private Party Sellers
Facebook Marketplace offers dealers a lot of opportunities to buy private party vehicles. As the largest social network, users rely on this platform for its familiarity and ease of use, but how can...
The pandemic forced many dealers to reconsider the way they buy used vehicles. With auctions out of commission, private vehicle sales have proven to be a stronger acquisition method, helping dealers...
The art of the sale doesn’t stop just because you’re using technology. Knowing how to approach private vehicle sellers and make them feel comfortable with the virtual sales process takes practice....
According to a recent Bloomberg report, the record-breaking rise in used car prices appears to have peaked, as wholesale prices have declined now for two straight months. How will this affect retail...
As the auto industry emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the used car business has, like many, been experiencing a unique unprecedented season. With new vehicle supply in a seemingly indefinite...
Frank finds himself alone at the auction in this last episode of The Auction. His “friends” have deserted him for greener pastures--in other words, more effective, efficient, and profitable ways to...
The Auction: Don’t Choose the Wrong ‘Dating App’
Imagine acquiring private party vehicles similar to how you would choose a lifetime soulmate. Joe Webb, co-founder of DealerKnows and Writer and...
Katie “The Kid” (played by VAN Performance Manager Emily Gehrke) hates the auction for more than one good reason. In fact, she tells Frank (VAN Co-Founder Bill Anderson), Katie has 10 excellent...
Garry Clift, owner of Clift Buick/GMC in Adrian, MI, offers some helpful tips about profitability when it comes to legitimate vehicle acquisitions. Clift has over 40 years of experience owning...
How do you find the right vehicle acquisition specialist at your dealership? Is there a formula? How do you know if he or she will move the numbers?
For Garry Clift, owner of Clift Buick GMC in...
