Car Segment Decline Continues

Welcome to this week’s edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full report. This week’s Market Insights Rep
Dec 18, 2018

Bridging the Gap to the New Digital Wholesale Vehicle Marketplace

Physical auctions have long been the life-blood of a wholesale used vehicle marketplace that now accounts for vehicle sales valued at more than $100 billion annually, according to National Auto Auction Association estimates. However, a transformative
Nov 19, 2018

How do you Ensure the Trade-In isn’t a Deal Breaker?

AutoLoop VP, Front End Solutions Russ Beckenstein shares advice on how dealerships can avoid a customer’s trade-in becoming a deal breaker. About the Author A finance-savvy expert in business relations, Russ Beckenstein has conquered the roles
Nov 16, 2018

How do you Overcome Discrepancies with Appraisal Tools?

AutoLoop VP, Front End Solutions Russ Beckenstein shares advice on how dealers can overcome valuation discrepancies between appraisal tools with customers. About the Author A finance-savvy expert in business relations, Russ Beckenstein has conquered
Nov 2, 2018

Navigating the Damaged Vehicle Flood Waters Post Hurricane

Flood-related catastrophic (CAT) events such as what happened in the Carolinas in September create significant challenges for managing the disposition of vehicles damaged by flood waters. For the manager of an auto dealership, fleet managers, insuran
Oct 25, 2018

Retail Hazard Ahead: Vehicle Purchases Experiencing Some Delays

The good news? To date, automotive sales have remained stronger than many analysts originally predicted, with customers of all ages continuing to buy both new and pre-owned vehicles. Considering some of the earlier ominous forecasts, it’s no wonder
Oct 24, 2018

Find Cars at Auctions with Profit Potential

It’s crucial in today’s market, to spend your money and time wisely. With only so many hours in the day to find and source cars at auctions, sometimes those profitable vehicles slip away from you. And it’s no surprise that auction prices keep c
Oct 5, 2018

To Trade or Not to Trade?

AutoLoop VP, Front End Solutions Russ Beckenstein explains the importance of acquiring a customer’s trade-in in this video blog. About the Author A finance-savvy expert in business relations, Russ Beckenstein has conquered the roles of Senior V
Oct 4, 2018