Author: Shane Marcum It’s no secret. If you want to improve your dealership’s bottom line, you need the right tools. There’s no tool more valuable to the modern auto dealer than a proper inventory management system. An automotive IMS, like VinMotion®, can help reduce risks that come with..
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When it comes to vehicle photos, shoppers are looking for authenticity and transparency. With the swift shift to increased online shopping and the need for more digital tools, we wanted to know how the basics of vehicle imagery were valued by today's consumers and what type of photos helped in..
The goal of the modern dealer should be to make the car buying experience as seamless as possible. And many people probably wouldn't think of your inventory software as being a key to customer satisfaction, but there are plenty of ways that efficient and innovative vehicle management tools can..
C.A.R.Score's Vehicle Condition Detail Reports Become More Integrated with Dealers, Online Auctions and Third Party Listing Sites MONROE, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- C.A.R.Score, a consumer-facing vehicle condition report created by Dealer Specialties, announced today the company has..
Saying “time is money” is cliche at this point, but that doesn’t mean it’s not accurate. Time IS money, and improving your dealership’s efficiency is key to improving your bottom line. If you’re looking to improve your dealership’s spending by increasing its efficiency, there are many ways to..
Retail vehicle condition details are growing in demand to consumers and companies. C.A.R.Score, a division of Dealer Specialties, LLC, announced today that their vehicle condition reports will now be available on the CARFAX Vehicle History Report. The vehicle condition details that C.A.R.Score..
Retail floor planning (aka floorplanning or inventory financing) is a line of credit that allows dealers to purchase automobiles using their retail inventory as collateral. It’s a common industry practice, but whether you’re a franchise or an independent automotive dealer, floor planning is..
Just like much of our lives, everything about car buying and selling is shifting significantly into the digital space. Dealers can now rely on a wealth of information at their fingertips to make better-educated decisions about their inventory and competition. Even if you’re experienced with the..
Shopping auction cars can be stressful. Worst case scenario, you bring in a used car that consumes your reconditioning budget and then sits on your lot, further decreasing its value and your potential profits. That’s not a situation any dealer wants to be in. A quick turnaround to score huge..
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Want to take your automotive business to the next level? Ready to go from just meeting the bottom line to turning in a profit month after month? Exceptional automotive inventory management is the critical piece missing from your business plan. There are a lot of moving parts that make up your..