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Car Insurance Rates: What’s Behind the Rapid Increase and the Impact on Car Dealers?

Car insurance premiums have surged by 21% in the past year, with post-pandemic factors such as inflation, higher repair costs, and an uptick in severe accidents fueling the increase. As a result, consumers are finding it harder to afford coverage, leading many to opt for lower-priced vehicles.

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Other Articles

A Car Sales Associate shaking hands with a customer.

September 4, 2024

How to Become a Car Sales Associate

A car sales associate is responsible for assisting customers in selecting vehicles that meet their needs, while also managing test drives, financial aspects, and maintaining showroom readiness. But what does it take to succeed in the role? In this article, we’ll outline tasks and duties of a Car Sales Associate and what you should look for in candidates as you hire.

A car headlight stares into the camera

September 4, 2024

How to Sell Your Cars on Craigslist as a Dealer

Listing your used vehicle inventory on Craigslist can be a powerful tool for dealerships, allowing access to ready-to-buy customers with minimal lead generation efforts.

A row of used cars parked in a dealer showroom

September 3, 2024

How to Sell Cars on eBay Motors as a Dealer

eBay Motors offers car dealers a powerful platform to reach a national audience of eager buyers. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to set up your dealership account, create effective listings, and leverage eBay’s unique selling features to maximize your sales.

In the Passenger's Seat with Patrick McMullen and Tim Scoutelas of ACV MAX

August 30, 2024

In the Passenger's Seat with Patrick McMullen and Tim Scoutelas of ACV MAX

ACV’s Matt Mitteldorfer puts a new guest in the passenger seat each episode to discuss what they are seeing in the automotive industry. This episode he meets with Patrick McMullen and Tim Scoutelas of ACV Max discuss how critical it is that you have a consistent appraisal process based on data—not gut instinct—especially today when the industry and values are changing so quickly.