Car sales can vary significantly throughout the year, depending on factors like seasonal trends and consumer behavior. We’re going to break down the 2 main seasons dealers should prepare for and the importance of each.

On Monday June 17th, CDK Global was the victim of a cyberattack, which led to a software outage affecting close to 15,000 auto dealers across North America. Here’s a breakdown of how this incident has impacted car dealerships and how you can protect your dealership.

There’s a saying that goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” This is true when it comes to viewing vehicles online. In fact, 82% of car buyers consider photos the most helpful piece of information when shopping for a car online.

Identity theft is a common crime in the United States. In 2023, more than 1 million reports of identity theft were made. Just as someone can steal an individual’s identity, dealers can have their identity stolen as well. However, Big Valley Auto Auction has a process in place to protect dealers from this situation.

On Tuesday, June 4th, Japan’s Ministry of Transport raided Toyota’s headquarters due to a scandal involving falsified safety test results. Toyota admitted to tampering with safety tests for airbag deployment, displaying incorrect crash angles for pedestrian safety tests, and using non-standard testing methods. Since then, the amount of carmakers in the scandal has expanded.

After Tesla successfully produced and sold their Model S electric vehicle in 2012, many other carmakers decided to produce their own electric vehicles in order to stay ahead of their competitors. However, breaking into a new market can be a big risk. If you’re a dealer who’s interested in investing in electric vehicles, you should be aware of the factors and costs that come into play.

In the business world, people use stock market data to see how businesses are doing. If profits for a business are going up, they will invest in those businesses and buy shares. If the profits go down, they might stay away from buying a share. This is similar to car dealers using auto market data when looking to buy vehicles.

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When someone’s heart stops beating, a medical official might use a defibrillator to shock them and restore their heartbeat. This is similar to jump-starting a vehicle when its battery is weak or worn out.

Do you remember the first time you invited a date to your place? More than likely, you cleaned up as much as you could, so your date wouldn’t think you lived a messy life. This is similar to Big Valley Auto Auction registered dealers requesting a premium detail for their inventory.