Last Wednesday and Thursday, DAA Northwest was more than just an auction, it was transformed into an outdoor concert venue. During the auction’s 2011 Rock & Roll Sale, 2,000 of the 3,500 units offered were sold, according to the auction. “Given everything going on around us, we are proud to post these kinds of numbers […] [Read More]

To determine what vehicle buffs believe is the best muscle car, intake manifold and more, eBay Motors rolled out its second annual People’s Picks campaign. Now running through Sept. 30, eBay Motors explained People’s Picks gives car lovers the chance to vote on the best vehicles, parts and accessories with an international audience. Voters are […] [Read More]

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive announced Monday that it will be offering lender’s a new service that aims to minimize the risk of financing vehicles with major title problems. AutoCheck Market Review combines vehicle history report information with AutoCount automotive finance market share data to “provide lenders with an unprecedented view of the vehicle landscape.” […] [Read More]

LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services revealed Monday its choices for the top auctions for the second quarter. The title of Top Overall Auction went to Norwalk Auto Auction followed by Manheim Nevada — which had previously held the top spot for four consecutive quarters. Besides strong sale results, Norwalk was recognized for excellent service, Westlake […] [Read More]

DEARBORN, Mich. — In reporting its second quarter results, Ford Credit revealed that charge-offs have decreased significantly. For the quarter, total charge-offs came in at $41 million, compared to $86 million in the same period of 2010. Breaking it down even further, Ford Credit said retail installment and lease charge-offs were $41 million in the second […] [Read More]

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — NCM Associates is participating in a buy-here, pay-here dealer-geared Webinar tomorrow at 2 p.m. EST sponsored by Auto Remarketing and SubPrime Auto Finance News.  Brent Carmichael, NCM executive conference moderator, trainer and consultant to the BHPH industry, will lead participants through inventory, sales, collections and accounting fundamentals for BHPH, including the demographics […] [Read More]

Sometimes mixing together veteran repossession agents and forwarding companies can create a combative situation. But that’s not the approach Time Finance Adjusters’ executive director takes. In fact, Ron Brown told Auto Remarketing that he has “no problem with forwarders. I admire them as a matter of fact.” For example, Brown shared that he counts David […] [Read More]

Skip-tracing expert Alex Price is offering several chances this week to learn more strategies to find debtors and vehicles. In his role as national sales director and training manager of MasterFiles, Price is holding five free sessions titled, “Learn How to Turn Skip-Tracing into Skip-Collecting.” The first hour-long Webinar begins today at 2 p.m. ET.  […] [Read More]

In a Webinar geared toward credit unions and other auto lending institutions, NorthLegal Training and Publications plans to outline several questions that should be answered in order for a vehicle recovery to be processed legally. The session titled, “Repossessions: Before You Pick Up Collateral,” is set for Thursday at 1 p.m. ET. The agenda includes […] [Read More]

Late next month the National Auto Auction Association is holding its annual week for members to showcase their various achievements, be they in the business world or in serving the community. NAAA is asking its members to use National Auto Auction Week as a way to show their appreciation to customers and employees and engage […] [Read More]