- Nov 19, 2025
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Looking for some insight from the group.
For dealers who acquire outside of trade-ins, what’s your process for deciding whether a vehicle is worth bringing into inventory?
Specifically:
• Where are you sourcing (auctions, private sellers, wholesalers, upstream feeds)?
• What are the checkpoints you run before moving forward—history, recon estimates, market data, profitability, or something else?
• Who on your team typically owns the evaluation?
• And if you’re using tools like vAuto, Vincue, or something custom, what part of the workflow do they actually improve (and what still feels manual)?
Curious how different stores are making these decisions, especially as margins tighten and inventories shift.
Appreciate any perspectives from the group.
For dealers who acquire outside of trade-ins, what’s your process for deciding whether a vehicle is worth bringing into inventory?
Specifically:
• Where are you sourcing (auctions, private sellers, wholesalers, upstream feeds)?
• What are the checkpoints you run before moving forward—history, recon estimates, market data, profitability, or something else?
• Who on your team typically owns the evaluation?
• And if you’re using tools like vAuto, Vincue, or something custom, what part of the workflow do they actually improve (and what still feels manual)?
Curious how different stores are making these decisions, especially as margins tighten and inventories shift.
Appreciate any perspectives from the group.
