Tagged used vehicle sales
By Chris Brown, July 2009 in Remarketing
Low dealer consignment levels and a 30 percent drop in off-rental volumes have kept used vehicle prices afloat.
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By Ashley Willis, May 2009 in Remarketing
The new fuel extraction unit from Extreme Fuel Transfer Systems Inc. uses patent-pending technology to simultaneously remove fuel from up to six vehicles at a time.
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By Chris Brown and Ashley Willis, March 2009 in Rental Operations
While rentals are down 10-15 percent, operators are aggressively adapting to new market conditions and reaping the rewards.
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By Dave Funston, March 2009 in Fleet Acquisition
With fewer program cars and a cap on financing limits, it’s time to consider “fleeting up” with used vehicles.
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By Jim Hallett, February 2009 in Remarketing
Jim Hallett of ADESA shared his insights on the future of the remarketing industry, in particular, the impact of technology.
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By Chris Brown, November 2008 in Remarketing
Wholesale auction prices have begun to stabilize, though the recent financial crisis could throw a monkey wrench into gains.
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By Chris Brown, September 2008 in Rental Operations
The majors say most SUVs are bought as program cars, protecting them from the drop in the used car market.
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By Andy Batchelor, July 2008 in Rental Operations
Auto By Rent, a Springfield, Mo.–based RTO operation, says its licensees can maintain a 20 percent net profit before taxes when the business is in full swing and can expect a reasonable minimum net profit of $200,000 a year.
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By Dave Funston, March 2008 in Remarketing
When it’s time to “down fleet” or turn your rental vehicles over for the new model year, which vehicle preparation strategies can improve resale value? Further, what actions only break even or potent...
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By Chris Brown, May 2007 in Rental Operations
Owning a used car sales franchise will deliver a better return on your off-fleet vehicles. But do you have the money to get in, can you play by the franchise rules and do you have an appetite to open a new business?
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