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Auction Retention Index for the Top 10 Makes September 2020

Auction Retention Index – ARI The Auction Retention Index is a good indicator of market stability. Theoretical retention is at or around 100%, but with market turbulence, this index can greatly fluctuate.  If the index is under 100%, wholesale inventory is being transacted below the target price, meaning cars are

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Automotive Market Insights September 2020

Automotive Market Insights September 2020   Wholesale prices showed declines with the overall average market experiencing a negative adjustment. Full-Size Trucks continued to see strong prices for a 17th week in a row.   Overall wholesale sold volume was below 2019 levels, but the performance of different channels varied with some overperforming versus the previous year.  Retail listing prices increased again,

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Vehicle Bill of Sale by Owner Sample Document

Vehicle Bill of Sale by Owner Sample Document (word .docx) Vehicle Bill of Sale by Owner Sample Document (PDF)   THIS BILL OF SALE is executed on _______, by and between ________, residing at _____________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the “Seller”) and ________, residing at _____________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as

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Wholesale Used Car Prices Hit a Plateau in August

Wholesale Used Car Prices Hit Plateau in August   Wholesale used-vehicle prices soared back this summer after dropping in April following the start of the pandemic. However, signs of this price increase slowing down are starting to appear. Pre-COVID levels (Benchmark) Retail used-vehicle prices up 7% Wholesale auction prices up

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