The enforcement division of the Texas DMV has closed its case against CarGurus after the vehicle-shopping site made revisions to its used-car advertisements. In April, the department threatened enforcement actions because of the way the site listed used vehicles for sale.
The tablet-driven, fixed-price F&I process at Asbury’s Q Auto stores didn’t perform as well as the traditional F&I process employed at the group's core stores, but officials said they are happy with the new format’s progress.
ADM profiles three independent dealers who take a hands-on approach to running their operations.
Concerns over GM and other recalled vehicles drove shoppers to Asian and European models in June, according to data from CNW Research.
The average price of a used vehicle dipped slightly in May, according to Black Book. Analysts with the firm said they expect higher depreciation between now and the end of the year.
Most car shoppers don't fixate on a rock-bottom price, especially if they can avoid long and tense negotiations with fair upfront pricing, according to a report from Edmunds.com.
Despite the harsh weather, used-vehicle sales continued to motor along in the first quarter of the year. Keeping demand high were insurance vehicle replacements and tax refunds.
Setting up a process to handle subprime customers takes a serious commitment starts with the dealer and extends all the way through the store.
