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Report shows Q1 used-car retail prices calm before a potential storm

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As the first quarter of 2025 ended, all was calm for used-vehicle retail prices. But, Cars Commerce reported in its Q1 2025 Auto Market Review , that might have been the calm before the storm. The report, based on data from the companys Cars.com, Dealer Inspire and AccuTrade platforms, showed used-car list prices fell 0.9%

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Unlock 40% of Your Market’s Used Cars

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used-car transactions already happen peer-to-peer, and NADA expects that slice to keep expanding in the next few years. vAuto) March 2020 – COVID and chip drought slash new-car output; wholesale values begin a record run (Used-car CPI +45% YoY by late 2021). used car news) Feb.

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The True Profit Potential of Reconditioning

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Rethinking Profitability in a Changing Market Most dealers operate in a reactive cycle buying cars to replace those sold without a clear strategy beyond basic profitability. Why Reconditioning Matters More Than Ever The used car market has undergone significant shifts. Gross profit: $2,000.

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Used-inventory trends top CarGurus’ 2025 Mid-Year Auto Market Review

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This week, CarGurus released its 2025 Mid-Year Auto Market Review, highlighting five primary points, including the impact of tariff uncertainty, shifting inventory dynamics and evolving consumer preferences on the new- and used-vehicle market. These pressures have amplified what car shoppers demand most: affordability and efficiency.

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Spring Optimism Boosts U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment

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This is just one point above the all-time low of 33 in Q1 2024 (excluding Q2 2020 during the pandemic) and has been weak for over two years. For franchised dealers, the profit index declined from 45 in Q4 to 41 in Q1, matching the low score set one year ago (excluding Q2 2020).

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Short supply of used cars a big issue in otherwise rosy 2025 outlook

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But when it comes to used-car inventory, though, the outlook is bearish. While the reduced production and inventory shortages of the COVID pandemic are long in the rearview mirror for the new-car sector, as Cox senior economist Charlie Chesbrough said, those issues are now front and center in the used-car industry.

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Cox Automotive dealer survey pinpoints 2 factors still holding back business

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Cox Automotive estimated February used-car sales made the largest jump seen in recent years. And the used-vehicle sales index segment of the Cox Automotives Q1 2025 Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) improved for the fifth straight quarter. Expenses (29%) and consumer confidence (26%) rounded out the top five factors.