After reporting several all-time quarterly and yearly records for 2014, AutoNation has positioned itself to step boldly into the new year.

Mike Jackson, the company’s chairman and chief executive officer, fielded several questions during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call on Tuesday, painting a picture of a solid 2015 ahead for his crew, including a continued investment in its consumer-centered SmartChoice Express endeavor, which Jackson believes, in his five-year plan, will be seen as great money invested.

One question, in particular, provided a glimpse into just how confident Jackson is in his company while approaching the used-vehicle market. When asked what he thought about the used pricing volatility that many in the industry are anticipating, Jackson revealed that he sees a positive opportunity no matter which direction the prices go.

“Well, if we look at the chart of the vehicle return rate, it definitely increases in 2015,” Jackson said. “It hasn’t happened yet, but it will in 2015. What that does to valuations, we will adjust for; but here’s my point: let’s say used values come down, it causes more availability. My acquisition cost has gone down, and I have more of them to buy. If I look at our used-car capabilities that we’ve developed, that makes me even more optimistic about the used-car business.”

Jackson continued on to point out that he believes AutoNation has situated itself in a position where it can handle anything that’s thrown at them — although he doesn’t believe that anything extreme is coming.

“I think we’re really at a point where we can succeed either way,” Jackson said. “Now, could there be an adjustment period if it moves with a lot of volatility, quickly? Of course. There could be a quarter where that happens. But then you’re on a new level, and I have more margin space between used cars and new cars. So, we’re optimistic about the used-car business, and we think whatever’s coming, there won’t be extreme volatility to it. I think that’s the most important point, and we’ll be able to adjust to whatever the new circumstances are.”

Outside of the used market, Jackson also believes that the automotive segment should anticipate an eclipse of new-vehicle sales seen last year.

“As far as 2015 is concerned, I think the safest prediction I’ve ever made about industry unit volume breaking through 17 million, or being above 17 million, is one of the lowest risk predictions I’ve ever made,” Jackson said. “Seventeen million will happen in 2015; we’re very confident about that. And if I look at the pent-up demand, the economy moving at a better rate, there will be good years after that, too soon to say what the actual number will be.”