Join the Discussion: A Unified Platform for Dealer Inventory Needs

[Ryan Everson]

I've seen a few companies pitch something similar to your concept. From the acquisition side my main concern is going to be when a dealer purchases a vehicle through your platform and finds out there is something wrong with it that wasn't disclosed by the seller. Who's on the hook? Or is it entirely up to the dealer to perform an inspection at time of purchase? Inspections on purchase would significantly slow down the process, likely upsetting the customer, and also lead to offers being changed once dealer inspections are performed. This leads to poor a customer experience in the customer's eyes.

I generally like the idea of a private party auction space for dealers to buy vehicles from but there are too many variables when it comes to the everyday consumer listing their vehicle for sale.

Unless you're Carvana and can use shareholder money to pay over market for vehicles, all while not inspecting them or caring about condition.

 

[Jon Singo]

Unless you're Carvana and can use shareholder money to pay over market for vehicles, all while not inspecting them or caring about condition.

Or DriveTime, CarShop, or any other large corporate backed group.

Their wholesale channels allow them to get out of purchasing mistakes while likely making money in the process. They're doing significant damage to the little guy and I have no good solution for it.

My team buys 300+ a month and we've come to terms with the fact those groups are going to get theirs, and there's nothing we can do about it. Pick your battles and move on. But when I see a little guy going to war with DriveTime over a $10k unit selling for $15k, it hurts to see.

 

[EpiCar]

I've seen a few companies pitch something similar to your concept. From the acquisition side my main concern is going to be when a dealer purchases a vehicle through your platform and finds out there is something wrong with it that wasn't disclosed by the seller. Who's on the hook? Or is it entirely up to the dealer to perform an inspection at time of purchase? Inspections on purchase would significantly slow down the process, likely upsetting the customer, and also lead to offers being changed once dealer inspections are performed. This leads to poor a customer experience in the customer's eyes.

I generally like the idea of a private party auction space for dealers to buy vehicles from but there are too many variables when it comes to the everyday consumer listing their vehicle for sale.

Totally get your concern! At EpiCar, we're just the middlemen connecting you with sellers and managing the auction. Inspection are on the dealers, but we will think about this, thanks for your feedback. We're all about making connections smoother, but we definitely encourage checking out the cars you're interested in.

 

[EpiCar]

In an industry often dominated by giants like Carvana and Carmax, smaller dealerships can struggle to find quality inventory. Our team has decided to address this challenge by creating a platform that unites dealers and provides accessible inventory from private owners for all.

Would a unified platform interest you for sourcing inventory?
What features would make this platform more valuable to you?

We will be grateful for your feedback.

We're currently running a special promotion for dealers. Sign up now and your first vehicle purchase will be commission-free. You can register on the EpiCar's website.

 

[EpiCar]

In an industry often dominated by giants like Carvana and Carmax, smaller dealerships can struggle to find quality inventory. Our team has decided to address this challenge by creating a platform that unites dealers and provides accessible inventory from private owners for all.

Would a unified platform interest you for sourcing inventory?
What features would make this platform more valuable to you?

We will be grateful for your feedback.

EpiCar joined the New York Independent Automobile Dealers Association.

By collaborating with independent dealer communities, we aim to create a two-way dialogue. Dealers share their challenges, and EpiCar tailors solutions.

 

[EpiCar]

In an industry often dominated by giants like Carvana and Carmax, smaller dealerships can struggle to find quality inventory. Our team has decided to address this challenge by creating a platform that unites dealers and provides accessible inventory from private owners for all.

Would a unified platform interest you for sourcing inventory?
What features would make this platform more valuable to you?

We will be grateful for your feedback.

Great news, everyone!

We're thrilled to announce that EpiCar will be hosting our very first auction on June 17th! To make it even more exciting, your first purchase at this auction will be completely commission-free. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience how EpiCar can transform your inventory sourcing without any upfront cost.

Make sure to register at epicar.ai/dealer to participate in the auction. We can’t wait to see you there and help you find the perfect additions to your inventory!

Looking forward to an amazing auction day with all of you!

 

[EpiCar]

In an industry often dominated by giants like Carvana and Carmax, smaller dealerships can struggle to find quality inventory. Our team has decided to address this challenge by creating a platform that unites dealers and provides accessible inventory from private owners for all.

Would a unified platform interest you for sourcing inventory?
What features would make this platform more valuable to you?

We will be grateful for your feedback.

Hello everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that our alpha version of the auction functionality is almost ready to go live! Our team is hard at work on the final touches, and we’re currently in closed testing to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Stay tuned for updates and register to access our base of cars from private sellers. Link for free registartion: Section for dealers | Epicar

 

[Tallcool1]

Totally get your concern! At EpiCar, we're just the middlemen connecting you with sellers and managing the auction. Inspection are on the dealers, but we will think about this, thanks for your feedback. We're all about making connections smoother, but we definitely encourage checking out the cars you're interested in.

I wish you all the luck in the world and hope you make it.

Your above response is a problem. What is to keep sellers from just dumping garbage through your platform? Vehicles that look good, but maybe have an intermittent issue that is expensive to fix and requires a part that is on National Backorder. There is no recourse for the buyers.

I understand that your rebuttal is "well, they buyer should go look at the vehicle before they buy it". Unfortunately, that is not the way it typically works today. Sure you will find some buyers that will go inspect a vehicle in person if it is close. Many don't have time to do that.

Anyway, something that you may have to address in the future.

 

[EpiCar]

I wish you all the luck in the world and hope you make it.

Your above response is a problem. What is to keep sellers from just dumping garbage through your platform? Vehicles that look good, but maybe have an intermittent issue that is expensive to fix and requires a part that is on National Backorder. There is no recourse for the buyers.

I understand that your rebuttal is "well, they buyer should go look at the vehicle before they buy it". Unfortunately, that is not the way it typically works today. Sure you will find some buyers that will go inspect a vehicle in person if it is close. Many don't have time to do that.

Anyway, something that you may have to address in the future.

Thank you very much for your feedback. That's what we're looking for on this forum. We want to know what dealers need.

We have already heard the same from our dealer partners. So we are currently working on the condition reporting feature. I hope it becomes available soon!

 

[EpiCar]

In an industry often dominated by giants like Carvana and Carmax, smaller dealerships can struggle to find quality inventory. Our team has decided to address this challenge by creating a platform that unites dealers and provides accessible inventory from private owners for all.

Would a unified platform interest you for sourcing inventory?
What features would make this platform more valuable to you?

We will be grateful for your feedback.

Dear Dealers,

We are thrilled to announce that our auction feature is almost ready and will soon launch into beta testing! This new feature will allow you to participate in daily auctions with top-quality cars and make onboarding super easy for the dealers.

Why Join Us?

Early Access: Be one of the first to use our new auction platform.
Daily Auctions: Get access to a variety of vehicles every day.
Commission-Free First Purchase: Make your first purchase commission-free as a beta tester.

Do you want to participate?

Contact us at [email protected].