Hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in early March, used car sales started to rebound in May and have been seeing continuous improvement since. While sales will probably not return to normal anytime quickly, many dealers we have spoken with have found ways to shift...
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FastBook Cheat Sheet; Refining Your Appraisal Process
by Dealerslink | Aug 5, 2020 | Appraising, Inventory Management, Used Car, Vehicle Pricing
With the current uncertainty and a lot of craziness in today's markets, we are excited to see that so many of our dealer members are doing well. Top dealer groups are putting a greater emphasis on perfecting their appraisal process to capture more trade-ins and...
Differences Between Online Dealer Marketplaces
by Dealerslink | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorized, Used Car, Wholesale
Covid19 forced closures at auto auctions across the United States. This brought many dealers to dip their toes into online dealer marketplaces for the very first time. Through it all, dealers' wholesale demand and auto auction pricing held strong....
Are You Fishing in a Crowd?
by Dealerslink | Jul 6, 2020 | Used Car, Wholesale
Growing up in Wyoming, I learned many lessons about the value of being in a secluded place and not being surrounded by a crowd. One memory that standouts in my mind, was when I was in Yellowstone National Park. There is a terrific tourist bridge on the north end of...
Free Apps and New Features for Selling Vehicles Online
by Dealerslink | Jun 1, 2020 | Appraising, Dealerslink News, Used Car
Retail sales have shifted primarily to online for nearly every industry during the Coronavirus pandemic, including America’s franchise and independent auto dealers. Shoppers are getting accustomed to retailers’ willingness to come to them and many won’t want that to...
Three Ways to use Dynamic Photo Overlays: Set Your Dealership Apart from the Competition
by Dealerslink | May 15, 2020 | Merchandising, New Car, Used Car
'Tis always the season for a sale. Most of us who work in the retail industry recognize that any time of year there is a reason to have a sales event centered around it. This month it might be the "December to Remember" or the "Red Tag Event." Next month it is going...
CloudCam 360° Provides an Opportunity for Car Dealers to Continue Engagement
by Dealerslink | Apr 15, 2020 | Inventory Management, Merchandising, New Car, Used Car
“For car dealers looking to reach consumers during COVID-19, online merchandising is now more important than ever,” said Matt Childers, Dealerslink Performance Manager.
Dealerslink Helps Dealers Thrive Amid Uncertainty
by Dealerslink | Apr 3, 2020 | Dealerslink News, Inventory Management, New Car, Used Car, Wholesale
Firm Remains Open, Works Remotely To Keep The Lights On For Its Clients Unique Approach Lets Dealers Cut Cost And Increase Sales Broomfield, CO -- As more companies are tightening their belts, some even closing their doors, Dealerslink remains open at full capacity,...
Competitive Contract Reviews Save Dealers 25% – 50%
by Dealerslink | Apr 1, 2020 | Appraising, Dealerslink News, Inventory Management, Merchandising, New Car, Remarketing, Used Car, Vehicle Pricing, Wholesale
In response to recent economic developments, we are launching the Competitive Inventory Software Contract Review. This is a free service with a Dealerslink representative who will review your current inventory management software solutions with you in detail and help identify opportunities to consolidate and reduce monthly software vendor costs dramatically.
Turn Expenses Into Profits
by Dealerslink | Mar 16, 2020 | Inventory Management, New Car, Used Car, Wholesale
Evidence of auto sales slowing down due to the Coronavirus is starting to appear in forecasts. Analysts are predicting 2020 auto sales for the U.S. could drop as much as 20%. As the virus spreads, however, its negative impact will be felt in the auto industry, said...