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🔥Fixed Ops Managers🚙 🚙Used Car Managers🔥 🔥General Managers🚗 🚘Dealer Principals🔥 🔥Automotive Professionals🚖 The Fixed Ops Doc, Michael Barich shares the key metrics the best dealers in the country measure to recondition their vehicles with intesity. David Long’s All Things Used Cars... Every Friday morning at 9AM EST/6AM PST. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to the full episode replay of Recon Intensity. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales #cardealership

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🚙Used Car Managers🔥 🔥General Managers🚗 🚘Dealer Principals🔥 🔥Automotive Professionals🚖 David Long lists 18 non-negotiables for instant success in 5 minutes or less. 🤯 David Long’s All Things Used Cars... Every Friday morning at 9AM EST/6AM PST. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to the full episode replay of Non-negotiables For Success.. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales #cardealership

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🚙Used Car Managers🔥 🔥General Managers🚗 🚘Dealer Principals🔥 🔥Automotive Professionals🚖 Want to increase your chances of not making a costly mistake when you acquire a car? 💰💵💲🤑 Then you must listen to this episode of David Long’s All Things Used Cars… 👀 in the comments for a link to full replay of Appraisal Perfection. It is pure🔥🔥🔥 You can thank me later. #automotive #autodealers #automotivemarketing #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #leadership #communication #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer

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🔥🚙 🚀 Used Car Managers, General Managers, Dealer Principals, and Automotive Professionals 🚗🔥🚀 What are 6 Major Challenges facing car dealer’s today? Buckle up as David Spisak tells you what they are and how to overcome them! David Long’s All Things Used Cars... Every Friday morning at 9AM EST/6AM PST. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better immediately. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to the full episode replay of 6 Major Challenges. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales #cardealership #davidlong #allthingsusedcars #episode177

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"Used Cars: SOLVED" is TODAY, Wednesday 11/6 at 9 AM ET ✅ 22 EXPERT SPEAKERS ✅ 12 POWERFUL SESSIONS ✅ 1 MASSIVE ROI Designed to empower dealers with the tools to overcome the biggest obstacles to mastering the used car department in 2024, you're sure to gain insights on critical topics, including: ACQUISITIONS: Learn innovative strategies for sourcing inventory without relying on auctions. RECONDITIONING: Discover best practices to streamline processes and enhance quality. PRICING, SALES TURN, and PROFITABILITY: Drive revenue. This can't-miss virtual event is happening TODAY. Can't make the live event? Register anytime BEFORE the event ends today for the link to view "Used Cars: SOLVED," a Disruptive Forces in Retail Automotive virtual event ON DEMAND. I'll also share clips from individual sessions and curated content on #LinkedIn and YouTube after the event through NADA 2025. Find the speaker list, agenda, and registration here: https://lnkd.in/gGhQEZ2T See you soon! #automotiveindustry #usedcars #dealers

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🔥 Used Car Managers 🚙 🚗 General Managers 🔥 🔥 Dealer Principals 🚘 🚙 Automotive Professionals 🔥 Don’t let margin compression put the squeeze on you. This Friday, September 27th, starting at 9AM EST/ 6AM PST... Join David Long, Vasilios Lambos, Jasen Rice, Diego Vargas, John Ellis, Brian Kramer, Tommy Gibbs, Brian Miller, and other leading automotive experts as they discuss What It Takes To Be Profitable on David Long’s All Things Used Cars. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better immediately. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to RSVP. You'll be texted a reminder once the room opens up. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales

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🔥 Used Car Managers 🚙 🚗 General Managers 🔥 🔥 Dealer Principals 🚘 🚙 Automotive Professionals 🔥 Don’t let margin compression put the squeeze on you. This Friday, September 27th, starting at 9AM EST/ 6AM PST... Join David Long, Vasilios Lambos, Jasen Rice, Diego Vargas, John Ellis, Brian Kramer, Tommy Gibbs, Brian Miller, and other leading automotive experts as they discuss What It Takes To Be Profitable on David Long’s All Things Used Cars. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better immediately. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to RSVP. You'll be texted a reminder once the room opens up. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales

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🚙Used Car Managers🔥 🔥General Managers🚗 🚘Dealer Principals🔥 🔥Automotive Professionals🚖 Keep trusting the following 3 things and you’ll go broke. 😩☹️⛓️‍💥 Adam Arens breaks it down in this exchange with Darrell Steed on David Long’s All Things Used Cars. 🤯🫳🎤 Every Friday morning at 9AM EST/6AM PST… Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to the full episode replay of 2024 Appraisal Process. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales #cardealership

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🚙Used Car Managers🔥 🔥General Managers🚗 🚘Dealer Principals🔥 🔥Automotive Professionals🚖 If you’re not looking at customers this way you are losing money hand over fist!✋✊🤯 Larry Feldman of Career Changers USA shares this simple yet brilliant mindset on David Long’s All Things Used Cars. Every Friday morning at 9AM EST/6AM PST… Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to the full episode replay of Non-negotiables For Success.. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales #cardealership

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Hey, dealers—something that doesn’t get enough attention: talking risk. Service and sales teams are working with the same customers, but how often are we making risk a part of the conversation? I’m not talking about scare tactics—I’m talking about helping the customer see the problem so they trust us to solve it. For example, in service: A customer declined work during their last visit, and now they’re back. Do we just move on, or do we bring it up, show them the risk of waiting, and explain the benefits of taking care of it today? That’s where trust is built—and approvals happen. In sales, it’s no different. If we can’t help the customer see what they might be missing out on by hesitating, we’re not giving them the full picture. Risk has to be part of the conversation if we want to show value and guide them to the right decision. I break down how to talk about risk with real examples you can use today. These are the same strategies I teach live in dealerships every week—yes, I even work with customers right in front of the teams so it all makes sense. It’s about making the process real, relatable, and effective. Lots of customer touchpoints. Make sure the message is cohesive and that risk is part of the conversation. When you get this right, the results follow! Listen now and let me know how it helps! 🎧 https://bit.ly/3BK3kLF 🎧 https://spoti.fi/49TiESY Sponsored by automotiveMastermind Inc., CallRevu, Lotlinx, Inc. & Autosled

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🚙Used Car Managers🔥 🔥General Managers🚗 🚘Dealer Principals🔥 🔥Automotive Professionals🚖 The way you price your inventory will make or break your profitability. This Friday, May 10th, starting at 9AM EST/ 6AM PST... David Long leads an hour long conversation with automotive’s sharpest minds to bring you actionable strategies that help perfect your pricing strategy. David Long’s All Things Used Cars. Jump in the conversation or be a 🪰on the wall like me! Either way, you'll walk away with profit-boosting insights to grow your bottom line immediately. 💰💲💵💪🤑 Look in the comments for a link to RSVP. You'll be texted a reminder once the room opens up. But in the meantime enjoy this eye-opening exchange between Brian Kramer and David Long on how to Create Your Own Market. #automotive #autodealers #automotivemarketing #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer

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🔥🚙 🚀 Used Car Managers, General Managers, Dealer Principals, and Automotive Professionals 🚗🔥🚀 Brian Kramer shares the presentation he would give to every single new hire…and it is 100% fire. 🤯🔥 David Long’s All Things Used Cars... Every Friday morning at 9AM EST/6AM PST. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better immediately. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to the full episode replay of 2025 Hiring and Firing. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales #cardealership #davidlong #allthingsusedcars #episode184

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🔥🚙 🚀Used Car Managers, General Managers, Dealer Principals, and Automotive Professionals 🚗🔥🚀 David Spisak shares two burning desires that will change the way you look at your dealership forever. David Long’s All Things Used Cars... Every Friday morning at 9AM EST/6AM PST. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better immediately. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to the full episode replay of Used Cars Demystified. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales #cardealership #davidlong #allthingsusedcars

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For years, many independent dealers have stuck with the buy here, pay here model – where you finance the vehicle in-house and the customer makes payments directly to you. But the market is shifting, and we’re seeing an incredible opportunity emerge for dealers who want to take things up a notch. More and more independent dealers are exploring financing options through banks which has become a go-to for helping dealers offer financing for both good and special credit customers. It’s a smart move that turns your dealership into a one-stop shop – customers can buy, finance, and protect their vehicle all in one place. Think extended service contracts, GAP insurance, tire and wheel protection – the whole deal. The best part? This doesn’t mean walking away from buy here, pay here. It just gives you another way to add value and boost revenue. It’s about meeting your customers where they’re at and giving them more options. If you’re an independent dealer looking to expand and take advantage of these new opportunities, let’s chat. We’re helping independent dealers like you create new revenue streams and provide even more for your customers.

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Positive Outlook for Dealerships: Q1 2024 Sales Trends Show Industry Resilience The latest NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) Market Beat report for Q1 2024 offers some encouraging signs for the automotive industry. Despite a slight dip in the March SAAR (Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate) compared to February; the overall sales picture is positive: Increased Sales: The new light-vehicle sales SAAR for March 2024 hit 15.5 million units, a 3.8% increase year-over-year. First-quarter results are even stronger, with the SAAR at 15.4 million units, marking a 7% increase compared to Q1 2023. Improved Inventory: Crucially, shoppers now have significantly more vehicles to choose from. New light-vehicle stock on the ground and in-transit totaled 2.58 million units in March 2024, a substantial 40.2% jump compared to March 2023. Key Takeaways for Dealers These figures point towards a few key implications for dealerships: Affordability and Incentives: The combination of rising inventory and OEM incentives has led to a decrease in average transaction prices. While the average vehicle price in March 2024 came in at $44,186 (down 3.6% compared to last year), average incentive spending per unit reached $2,800, marking a significant 66.6% year-over-year increase. Dealerships should be prepared to leverage these incentives to attract buyers. Hybrids on the Rise: The alternative-fuel vehicle segment continues to grow, reaching an 18% share of total new vehicle sales in Q1 2024. Conventional hybrids are leading the charge with an 8.6% share and an increase of 2.4 percentage points year-over-year. This underscores the importance of adapting our inventory to meet growing demand for fuel-efficient options. Steady Growth Expected: While inventory might fluctuate over the next few quarters, the NADA anticipates that it will reach around 2.7 to 2.8 million units going into 2025. This, combined with rising sales figures, results in a positive outlook for the year, with a forecast of 15.9 million units for all of 2024. Adapting to the Market These NADA figures emphasize the importance of being malleable and nimble. By focusing on a diverse inventory that includes in-demand conventional hybrids, leveraging incentives, and anticipating a continued recovery in overall vehicle sales, dealerships can position themselves for success in the evolving automotive landscape. By: Delano Palmer Director of Training and Development Innovation Financial Services

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Major motor failure... so its getting a new one at Ocala Auto Repair #MillionMileWarranty #Ocala #auto #repair #mechanic #repairs https://lnkd.in/efbut5kS

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🚖🚗 Used Car Managers, General Managers, Dealer Principals, & Automotive Professionals 🚘🚙 When everyone rows in different directions the boat goes nowhere—and worse, it starts taking on water. The same is true In business. Misalignment can sink your time, money, and opportunities. 🚣🚣🚣 Join automotive industry superstars John Ellis, Brian Miller, David Long, Brian Kramer, Diego Vargas, and Paul Brobson as they reveal how alignment across teams ensures seamless execution, maximized results, and a smoother path to success. 🚀🧨💥 Black Friday, November 29th, starting at 9AM EST/ 6AM PST... David Long’s All Things Used Cars. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better immediately. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to RSVP. You'll be texted a reminder once the room opens up. P.S. From everyone at All Things Used Cars… Happy Thanksgiving! 🍗🦃❤️ #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales #davidlong #episode183

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