During the pandemic, low interest rates and changing transportation needs drove a surge in car purchases. Flush with stimulus checks and savings from reduced commuting, consumers flooded dealerships, driving prices up due to high demand. However, as inventories have...
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Benchmarking Success in Customer Retention
by Dealerslink | Apr 1, 2024 | Inventory Management, Marketplace, Wholesale
Customer retention is more than just a metric; it's a testament to a company's dedication to its clientele. The benefits of retaining existing customers are abundant: increased revenue, reduced costs, heightened loyalty, and a competitive edge in the industry. At...
F&I Solutions That Streamline Your Dealership’s Operations
by Dealerslink | Mar 15, 2024 | Inventory Management, Marketplace, Used Car, Vehicle Pricing, Wholesale
Introduction to the Dealerslink F&I Tools – Brad Waller from Dealerslink demonstrates the exceptional capabilities of the F&I Calculator in a detailed video walkthrough. This essential tutorial highlights how F&I managers can optimize their financing and insurance workflow for superior outcomes.
Prepare Your Dealership’s Inventory for the Seasonal Surge
by Dealerslink | Mar 1, 2024 | Inventory Management, Marketplace, Wholesale
As the automotive industry gears up for spring and summer, dealers have begun stocking up on inventory, reflected in the growing vehicle listings and sales on the Dealerslink Marketplace, a premier platform for dealer-to-dealer transactions. More Units...
The Changing Landscape of Used Car Inventory and Logistics
by Dealerslink | May 3, 2023 | Inventory Management, Merchandising, Used Car, Wholesale
Travis Wise from Dealerslink and Will Morris from Pre-owned Auto Logistics, made a recent guest appearance on the renowned ATI Auto Business show. They brought their industry expertise and insights into the pre-owned auto market. With years of experience under their...
Dashboard Dialogues – The Wholesale Auto Market, 2022 Blue Book Value Drops and Cologne Talk
by Dealerslink | Oct 3, 2022 | Appraising, Dashboard Dialogues, Inventory Management, Remarketing, Used Car, Vehicle Pricing, Wholesale
In this Episode our host Jake Silveira discusses with dealer consultant Garrett Smith about the wholesale market, September Blue Book value drops, optimistic outlooks and what is the best cologne, Polo or Old Spice? Transcript 00:00:15:05 – 00:00:29:00 Jake Silveira...
Dashboard Dialogues Episode 6 – Vendor Relations and the Burrito King
by Dealerslink | Jan 28, 2022 | Dashboard Dialogues, Used Car, Wholesale
Who's ready for another episode of Dashboard Dialogues?! For this week’s podcast, we’re joined by Jake Silveira, Consulting Team Lead at Dealerslink, customer service wizard, and the notorious “Burrito King”. Watch as Jake and Sam converse on:- Dealer/vendor...
Dashboard Dialogues Episode 5 – How to Retain Customers and Get a Truck for $1
by Dealerslink | Jan 6, 2022 | Dashboard Dialogues, Used Car, Wholesale
2022 is finally here… and along with it, a new episode of the Dashboard Dialogues podcast! For the first episode of the year, we’re joined by Taylor Hollingsworth, a seasoned veteran in the world of automotive sales. Watch as Taylor discusses: • The power of customer...
Dashboard Dialogues Episode 3 – The Used Car Shortage and the “Frankenstang”
by Dealerslink | Dec 7, 2021 | Dashboard Dialogues, Remarketing, Used Car, Vehicle Pricing, Wholesale
Dashboard Dialogues Podcast host Sam Flecker chats with Travis Wise. One of the biggest characters in the Dealerslink office and an automotive industry legend Travis discusses his thoughts on the inventory shortage, the state of the automotive market and the legend of...
Are You Stocked with the Right Units?
by Dealerslink | Aug 30, 2021 | New Car, Used Car, Wholesale
Whether we like it or not, inventory is currently the most restricted we’ve seen it in years, and stocking a lot has become an even more challenging task. Traditionally, determining your inventory needs has been a time-consuming process, involving a large amount of...