With the auto industry going through so much change these days, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. We are seeing book value corrections, prices are starting to lag at some degree and interest rates are up. But if there's one silver lining to be found, it's that mass...
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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...
The Dealerslink Sold Report is ready to go
by Dealerslink | Aug 18, 2022 | Inventory Management, Support, Uncategorized
Dealerslink is proud to announce that the next step in our reporting evolution is here. This is the first time our dealers have access to sold data, all in one place. We want to provide our dealers with the analysis of their sold units to be able to help them...
Dealerslink’s Appraisal Offer is the Key to Increased Gross
by Dealerslink | Aug 1, 2022 | Appraising
The new appraisal offer form from Dealerslink provides a simple, elegant and quick way to present your customer with the most professional vehicle appraisal possible. This systematic approach allows for consistency in the valuation process and is one of the best keys...
Dashboard Dialogues Ep.11 – How to be a Tremendous Vendor and Where to get the Best BBQ
by Dealerslink | Jul 25, 2022 | Dashboard Dialogues
https://www.youtube.com/embed/lqbt4Y4tTaE In this Episode, Dashboard Dialogue’s new host, Jake Silveira, interviews Josh Thermos to talk about managing vendor relationships, vetting a new vendor for the dealership & the best BBQ is Saint Louis. Transcription:...
Is Your Dealership Ready for the EV Wave?
by Dealerslink | Jul 14, 2022 | New Car, Used Car
The world of tomorrow is here today. With electric cars on our minds, we should take note that EV’s have been around for quite some time now and their popularity isn't just growing by leaps-and -bounds either; it's exponential! Electric motors produce no pollution, so...
Dashboard Dialogues – How to Thrive in Challenging Times
by Dealerslink | Jun 27, 2022 | Dashboard Dialogues
https://youtu.be/ZxU03iqR5OU In this Episode, Dashboard Dialogue's new host, Jake Silveira, interviews industry veteran, Michael Wood, to talk about how to thrive during a challenging business climate ... and a little bit of golf too.
Dealerslink Unveils New Automated Inventory Reporting System for Auto Dealers
by Dealerslink | Jun 23, 2022 | Inventory Management, Press Releases
Dealerslink is excited to announce the development of an automated reporting system that allows dealers to get custom inventory reports delivered to their email inbox. This system is developed to allow dealers to use these reports in their custom dealership processes....
The Keys to Surfing the eCommerce Wave
by Dealerslink | May 5, 2022 | Appraising, Merchandising, New Car, Support, Used Car
It’s no mystery by now that the automotive industry is going digital. While traditional sales methods continue to remain prevalent within the automotive industry, consumers are increasingly shopping for cars from the comfort of their homes instead of in person at the...
Dashboard Dialogues Episode 8 – The Life of an Internet Director
by Dealerslink | Apr 29, 2022 | Dashboard Dialogues, Dealerslink News
Spring has sprung, and with it comes a new episode of the Dashboard Dialogues podcast! We were excited to welcome Olivia Nicholls, Internet Director of Schicker Ford St. Louis onto our podcast last week. Listen as Sam and Olivia...