If there’s anything we’ve learned over the past year, it’s how to adapt. Although the automotive industry has been around for over a century, much of the industry’s sales techniques have been based on traditional, face-to-face methods, not incorporating much online...
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Dealerslink Expanding at Record Pace
by Dealerslink | Apr 15, 2021 | Appraising, Dealerslink News, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Support, Used Car, Vehicle Pricing, Wholesale
The first quarter of 2021 has finally drawn to a close. A year ago, things were looking uncertain, especially within the automotive industry. But 12 months have gone by and the future looks bright here at Dealerslink, especially given the fact that our record-breaking...
The Perfect Storm for Used Car Sales
by Dealerslink | Apr 1, 2021 | Appraising, Dealerslink News, Inventory Management, Remarketing, Used Car, Wholesale
Whether we like it or not, the events of 2020 have changed the course of the future for us all. The automotive industry is no exception, especially within the sector of used vehicles. However, what many people don’t know is that the year’s events have created the...
Years of Innovation in the Auto Industry
by Dealerslink | Mar 1, 2021 | Appraising, Dealerslink News, Inventory Management, Merchandising, New Car, Remarketing, Support, Used Car, Wholesale
Dealerslink is the optimal inventory solution for leading dealerships nationwide. Innovation pioneers in the automotive industry for 15 years, Dealerslink has been developing dealership applications for analyzing, acquiring, merchandising, pricing, and selling cars....
Are You Losing Deals? Check Out Our Lost Deal Indicator
by Dealerslink | Feb 17, 2021 | Appraising, Used Car, Wholesale
Appraisals are the driving force behind any successful used-car program because of the substantial influence they can have on your bottom line. Losing a deal over an appraisal can leave you confused and disappointed. Missed trades often mean missed deals, reduction of...
Are you ready for NADA 2021?
by Dealerslink | Jan 7, 2021 | Appraising, Dealerslink News, Used Car, Vehicle Pricing, Wholesale
Originally scheduled to take place in New Orleans in January the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced the annual NADA Convention to go virtual this year. The all-virtual experience will now take place Tuesday, February 9th through Thursday, February 11th. Dealerslink...
What will 2021 and a Post-COVID world look like for Dealers?
by Dealerslink | Dec 9, 2020 | Appraising, Inventory Management, Merchandising, New Car, Remarketing, Used Car, Vehicle Pricing, Wholesale
December has arrived, and just like that, 2021 is just over the horizon. 2020 has been a rollercoaster but over the past year, the overall automotive industry has been fortunate to be on the winning side of the impacts of the pandemic. Hard hit by the COVID-19...
Wholesaling Used Cars In Today’s Market
by Dealerslink | Nov 2, 2020 | Used Car, Wholesale
We hear this a lot from dealers we talk to, "I can't make money wholesaling units." Wholesaling has often been a necessary evil for retail dealers managing inventory. Liquidating trade-ins or aged units, so they aren’t tying up funds or lot space. With the goal of...
URGENT ALERT – NADA Changes September Valuations
by Dealerslink | Sep 10, 2020 | Used Car, Vehicle Pricing
NADA delivered a quick change to September NADA book values due to Hurricane Laura. Dealerslink is using the most current NADA book values updated on August 28th for September 2020 monthly values. Dealerslink was nimble enough to incorporate these updates immediately....
Turn Wholesale Losses Into Profits
by Dealerslink | Sep 1, 2020 | Inventory Management, Remarketing, Used Car, Wholesale
For the first time in a long time, there's some positive news out there: In late August the majority of our dealers are reporting their sales and service levels to be the same or higher as this time last year. While many are seeing their businesses bounce back,...