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  1. bringles

    I need a replacement for AccuTrade...Any Suggestions?

    Hi, As most of you already know cars.com bought AccuTrade, packaged it with some other features and jacked up the price to $1500 (from base price of $199). I really only used AccuTrade for the Google plug in and in person appraisals. I currently use Stockwave for sourcing inventory from...
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    Using AI To Purchase Wholesale Inventory At Auction

    Hi, I am hearing a lot about using AI during the sales process but has anyone heard of any AI software solutions to help with acquiring inventory at auctions? I have searched online but can't find anything. I imagine some company is already working on this.
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    Is there a way to import auction run lists into Vauto?

    Hi, I have been in contact with a rep at Vauto and the person I spoke to was not aware of a way to do this. I also searched online but didnt come up with anything. Does anybody know of a way to import auction run lists into Vauto?
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    Recommendations For A Website Landing Page To Buy Cars

    Hi, I am looking for some ideas or recommended vendors to use for a website landing page. The emphasis will be on buying private party cars. I am open to a tool that generates an offer range based on car info or just something that captures the info and then calling the customer to give them an...
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    Anyone using Vincue?

    Hi Guys, I just did a quick demo with Vincue. It looks very impressive but is quite expensive for a small independent dealer. If it really works as well as they say it could be valuable. There is a min 6 month contract at $1500-2500 per month then month to month after that. I am currently...
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    Thoughts On KAR Folding Carwave Into Backlot?

    This is the first week of carwave auctions being run on backlot car's website. KAR purchased carwave last year for $450M. They had previously purchased and shut down traderev, moving traderev dealers over to backlot in the process. I was surprised that KAR shut down carwave and keeps pushing...
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    Appraisal & Auction Sourcing Website / App Recommendations?

    Hi, I am on the hunt for a new apprasial tool that also has a good auction search feature as well. I hope this forum can help with the search for the right one. I have used 5 companies so far and I am trying to find one that has all or most of the following features. If anyone can offer some...
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    Suggestions For A Good Car Insurance Affiliate Program

    Hey Guys, I am looking for a good solution for a car insurance affiliate marketing program. It seems like a logical add on to f & i. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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    Having A Problem With AFC, Does Anybody Have A Connection There?

    Hey Guys, I am having an issue with AFC, my flooring company and hoping that somebody on this forum might know someone at AFC with some pull to get things done. I am in California and just renewed my dealers license. My occupational licensing office issued a temp dealers license like they...
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    Gateway One Lending & Finance Just Closed - Help, I Need A Replacement Bank!

    I searched the forum and didn't see anyone talking about this yet, so if you don't know Gatway One Lending & Finance just shut down on Monday. My manager was submitting a deal on Dealertrack yesterday and noticed they had disappeared in the portal. He called our rep and was told that they got...
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    Small Used Car Dealer Hiring Detailer / Assistant

    * This job is located in San Diego, CA * A small, but growing used car dealer is seeking an assistant to help the owner in various automotive related tasks which will include, but are not limited to the following: Tasks: Detailing Cars (detailing, paint touch up, etc) - This is physically...
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    SureSale - CPO Program 4 <15 Years <150k Mile Cars - Anyone used It?

    I had a demo yesterday with Suresale. For those you don't know the program it basically a cpo program for cars 15 years and newer and under 150k miles. You enter the vin into the program and if the car has no brands on the title you can activate the car for $150. Then the car goes through a 125...
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    Trying To Decide Between Insurance Claim Or Paying Out Of Pocket

    I bumped into someone in one of my dealership's cars. I am trying to decide between paying out of pocket or sending it through my insurance policy. I have been licensed for about 6 years with no prior cliams. Here are the two options. I would appreciate any advice on the best course to take. My...
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    Appointment Setting Software Recommendations

    I am a small, independent dealer who works by appointment only. I am trying to find an appointment setting software that would work for this industry. I am sure some of the big auto industry CRM have this function, but I am on a budget and I probably don't have use for all of their added...
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    California Dealer Looking For Accountant & Lawyer Recommendations

    I am small, independent dealer in San Diego looking for a good lawyer and accountant familiar with the used car business. I figure it would be best to find someone located in California so that they are familiar with state laws and regulations, but not necessarily located in San Diego. Any...
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    Used Car Inspection Checklists

    I am small independent dealer who thinking of using a formal inspection checklist on all of my inventory. In the past I would thoroughly look over the car and make a list of items that need attention. The mechanic would also alert me to any other issues that I may have overlooked. It has worked...
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    Problem With Dealercenter Website & Credit App Integration

    I recently signed up with westlake financial for auto loans and they are partnered with dealercenter. Here is the problem: 1. My website has westlake's credit app on it and I can import all customer info into the dealercenter dashboard very easily and quickly without having to enter all of the...
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    Idea Sharing Groups For Independent Dealers?

    I have heard of the 20 groups, but they seem to be for new car dealers and automotive groups. I am a small, independent used car dealer looking to join an internet group of dealers in non-competing markets. Has anyone heard of what I am looking for? I can't seem to find any and have decided...
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