Wholesale buyers using smartphones to access AuctionSimplified.com are just as likely -- if not more likely -- to engage in serious bidding behaviors then visitors shopping using a desktop, according to a recent study by Dealer Simplified, LLC from West Seneca NY Even though smartphone app users typically spend less time than office users, the company [...]
AuctionSimplified.com Auction Fees Buy Fee's from $50-150 Seller Fee $0 Auction Features Online Silent Bid (bid sale) Online Dealer Internal Bid (for dealer groups to hold an internal auction Online Lane sale pre-listing with starting bid Online Open Bid Make an Offer Buy it Now Free to sellers Robust Condition Report Integrates to existing inventory tools Unlimited [...]
Sporty cars and trucks were the only segments to withstand stronger downward pressure on wholesale prices at auctions. These two groups remained ahead for price retention, while most other car values experienced steeper declines. In fact, car prices fell by 0.76 percent or $94, which is the largest decline seen in 52 weeks, according to Black Book’s [...]
A quality condition report will allow off-site buyers an inside view of the car. Online auctions and dealer bid sales with online bidding are seeing over 50% of their bids coming from distance buyers. In other words buyers that have not actually seen and driven the car in person? Wholesale buyers and independent dealers will find your online [...]
Having a profitable and well maintained used car inventory can make a huge difference when it comes to the speed, also known as Velocity, in which you turn your used car inventory. Before I begin, you will need a inventory scoreboard. It goes without saying that a professional inventory tool, such as Dealer Track's Inventory+ or vAuto's [...]
Adding accessories to an already distressed or aged car can actually backfire on the dealer. In my opinion the return is only equal to the value of the added item and in most cases lowers your SRP’s (Vehicle Search Results Pages) because it raises the price above other similar cars in your market. Dealers like to add [...]
