Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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As delinquency continues to rise, consumers’ view on buying vehicles deteriorates, too
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 10:21 AM

Auto credit availability improves slightly again in September
Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, 11:52 AM

Top 10 states where rates on auto financing are rising most
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, 11:46 AM
PureCars CEO Lauren Donalson
Lauren joined PureCars in 2015 as a sales associate, later serving as regional manager, national director and senior vice president before moving up to chief operating officer in January 2023. She was promoted to the new role of president in ... Listen Here
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 03:53 PM
CarMax CMO Sarah Lane on Company’s Journey from Used-Car ‘Challenger’ to ‘Leader’
CarMax chief marketing officer Sarah Lane joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to talk about the company’s new “Wanna Drive?” branding, its omni-channel buying and selling experience, putting the customer in control and how CarMax sets itself apart in an era ... Listen Here
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 02:15 PM
Regulation like vacated CARS Rule rises in California
Many dealers likely cheered when the CARS Rule from the Federal Trade Commission was vacated by a federal court at the beginning of the year. But long-time Arizona independent dealer Ace Christian believed it wouldn’t be long before similar regulations ... Listen Here
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 02:00 PM
Dissecting potential ‘rough road’ in auto finance
Thursday, Jul. 21, 2022, 03:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
After recently releasing its monthly indices, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) asked a question that your finance company might be pondering, too. Considered through the prism of the auto securitization market, KBRA titled a new report, Auto Loan ABS: Rough ... [Read More]
Recommendations when collections departments contact third parties & references
Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2022, 04:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Ignite Consulting Partners directed one of its recent tips of the week at collection departments and their staff. When touching on third parties and references, Ignite asked the question many collectors might, too. “What can you say and not say?” ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals
Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents
As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)
Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance
Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos
Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI
The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner
In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Veros Credit to open service center in Texas
Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2022, 03:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Veros Credit said it still is enjoying exponential growth while navigating through today’s challenging macroeconomic landscape. To enrich its footprint in Texas, Veros Credit announced last week that it is slated to open a dealer and customer service center in ... [Read More]
CFPB reiterates position on repos & SCRA
Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2022, 03:46 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A trio of officials from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reiterated their position about repossessions and Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). Earlier this week, Patrick Brick, Ryan Kelly and Chris Kukla published a blog post on the bureau’s website recapping ... [Read More]
Auto defaults now sit 32 basis points higher than all-time low
Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2022, 02:46 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps your portfolio is experiencing a bit more turbulence, but overall auto defaults are just 32 basis points higher than the all-time low set a year ago. That metric surfaced on Tuesday when S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released ... [Read More]
CPS & UACC enhance financial flexibility
Monday, Jul. 18, 2022, 03:44 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Consumer Portfolio Services (CPS) and United Auto Credit Corp. (UACC) each made moves to shore up their flexibility to book more paper. Beginning with CPS, the company announced that it renewed its two-year revolving credit agreement with Citibank, N.A., and ... [Read More]
EFG Companies shares recommendations & second-half outlook
Monday, Jul. 18, 2022, 03:41 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealerships and finance companies currently might be encountering unique circumstances, but EFG Companies recommends that they approach the current automotive retail and financing landscapes with a strategy that’s likely worked for decades. The provider of consumer protection programs for vehicles ... [Read More]
Protective unveils new professional training curriculum program for dealers & F&I staff
Friday, Jul. 15, 2022, 02:46 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Protective Asset Protection believes that professional development is crucial to the success of every dealership today. So, the provider of F&I programs and services announced this week that it has created new training opportunities for F&I professionals across the country. ... [Read More]
Dealertrack Credit Availability Index sags again from record high
Thursday, Jul. 14, 2022, 02:48 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While declining now for two months in a row, Cox Automotive reiterated that the streak connected with the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index began with the measurement at its all-time high. A Cox Automotive Data Point distributed this week showed the ... [Read More]
CFPB ‘makes clear’ credit report usage under FCRA
Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2022, 03:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) turned its attention back to credit reports. The bureau said it issued a legal interpretation to ensure that companies that use and share credit reports and background reports have a permissible purpose ... [Read More]
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