More than 55.7 million recalled vehicles on the road today have not been repaired. That's a 5% increase from 52.7 million in 2019. In 2020, pickup trucks and cars are the vehicles most likely to have unfixed recalls. That information comes from annual CARFAX data, and the company on Tuesday released new recall information that […] [Read More]

This week, Dent Wizard International introduced a version of its popular AlwaysNu vehicle protection, specifically for leased vehicles. As one of the largest providers of automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products in North America, Dent Wizard explained that AlwaysNu Lease Protection provides protection during the lease as well as reimbursement for common turn-in charges […] [Read More]

Used-car inventory can be scarce for car dealers these days.  With that in mind, PureCars chief executive officer Jeremy Anspach joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss alternative routes dealers are taking to find used cars, including mining their existing customer base. To listen to the entire conversation, click on the link available below, or visit the Auto […] [Read More]

Used Car Week will be an all-digital endeavor this year, with content spread across four weeks this fall. Here’s how that shakes out. The action begins the week of Nov. 16-20, with the Auto Fin Con and the National Auto Finance Association’s Annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference, which will run concurrently.  Then, Dec. 2-Dec. 4 […] [Read More]

While still facing headwinds, recent information from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Conference Board and ManpowerGroup showed encouraging trends associated with jobs — a key indicator for potential dealership retail vehicle sales and finance company portfolio health. Acknowledging on Labor Day that “this has been a year of extraordinary challenges for American workers,” U.S. […] [Read More]

A musty odor in the interior. Damp carpets. Rust around doors. With the arrival of hurricane season and more waterlogged vehicles showing up around the country, CARFAX is releasing information on various aspects of the situation, such as telltale signs of vehicle flooding. CARFAX is also highlighting statistics such as the fact that 446,836 flood-damaged […] [Read More]

Experian identified leasing market penetration among the top 20 automakers that booked that kind of financing during the second quarter. Swapalease.com also pinpointed two factors that could enhance brand loyalty in the leasing segment; information that could be especially valuable since the site discovered nearly eight out of every 10 leaseholders would like to exit […] [Read More]

Tennessee and Vermont are polar opposites based on at least one statistic from Experian’s Q2 2020 State of the Automotive Finance Market report. Turns out the states well known for country music and maple syrup, respectively, are at the top and the bottom of Experian’s data set for the amount of used-vehicle financing originated during […] [Read More]

With Labor Day weekend straight ahead, experts and policymakers still view the economy like the vehicle that arrives at your dealership’s service drive with the customer saying it hesitates, despite stepping hard on the accelerator. At least two high-level federal officials see the need for more assistance to get the U.S. economic engine running smoothly […] [Read More]

In year six of Auto Remarketing’s annual Remarketing & Used-Car Industry’s 40 Under 40, you will find the current- and next-generation leaders of the business who are making big differences in the industry — and at their respective companies. Auto Remarketing is honored and thrilled to recognize these folks and celebrate their accomplishments. The list of this year’s honorees […] [Read More]