RepairSmith

JULY 15, 2025

Consult a mechanic: Experts at AutoNation Mobile Service can provide the necessary assistance if you’re unsure. Dispose of the old oil : Pour the used car oil into a secure container and take it to a recycling facility or auto shop. While topping up your car oil is essential, knowing when to check it is also vital.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 15, 2025

Meta description: Discover why vehicle history reports are crucial for used car transactions, providing transparency, negotiation leverage, and peace of mind for both buyers and sellers. In the complex world of used car purchases, vehicle history stands as perhaps the most valuable tool for both buyers and sellers.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 9, 2024

It’s no secret that dealers are facing a complex set of challenges when sourcing used car inventory. While supply constraints have been a major focus, it’s also important to consider how demand dynamics are influencing the used car market and complicating dealerships’ ability to source inventory effectively.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 11, 2024

In my extensive years of service consulting, the phrase “money left on the table” has been a constant rallying cry for both consultants and technology products urging clients to optimize their revenue potential. To illustrate this point, I conducted an eye-opening exercise at a large Lexus store involving 45 technicians.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Meanwhile, Todd Caputo, president of Todd Caputo Consulting, sees a multifront storm potentially impacting the used-car industry, too, and not just in the Southeast. Some of the flood-damaged cars that aren’t rebuilt here in the U.S. But then, the industry consultant noted another storm brewing. “If

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 18, 2024

As the world gradually emerges from the shadows of COVID-19, a significant shift in the car retail landscape is becoming increasingly apparent, particularly in the electric vehicle sector. The pandemic has accelerated changes in consumer behavior and expectations, leading to a notable shortage in the new- and used-car day’s supply.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 14, 2025

As buyers hurry to lock in pre-tariff pricing on new models, that sense of urgency is starting to show up in used-car activity too. At the same time, some foreign-based carmakers have begun to pause or slow shipments to the U.S. as they reassess their pricing strategies and production.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 20, 2024

It’s a gauge of how many vehicles are trending to be sold that year and helps us compare sales volume against other points in history — or does it? Something the automotive SAAR doesn’t capture is the part that used car sales play in your store’s profitability. You don’t even have to give us your name if you don’t want to.

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 12, 2023

However, knowing the possible causes can help you decide between a DIY fix or consulting certified technicians. Use the OBD-II scanner to reset the CEL. Now, consulting a mechanic or Subaru service center for diagnosis comes with a price. So, what triggers it? And what steps should you take? Let’s review the estimates.

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Hollenshades Auto Service

JULY 21, 2021

In fact, it is extremely common for used cars to fail the first safety inspection. Seek Professional Guidance Consult with your local mechanic. If they believe the car is unsafe to drive, they will give you their professional opinion and you may have to make some big decisions regarding purchasing a new car.

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Auto Service World

MAY 16, 2025

Meanwhile, the average used car price has essentially doubled to $36,000 over the same period. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that transaction prices for passenger cars are averaging nearly $46,000 and light trucks are coming in at almost $55,000 on average.

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