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US Auto Dealership Group Rankings 2020 v 2021

List of the top 10 car dealership groups in the US by total units sold (PDF) AutoNation Inc. Total Units Sold in 2021 (New and Used ): 637,884  Lithia Motors Inc. Total Units Sold in 2021 (New and Used ): 618,585 Penske Automotive Group Inc Total Units Sold in 2021

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Car Market Insights – June 2021

A quick recap of Auto industry-related headlines for June 2021 Wholesale prices remain strong, however, there are signs of softening in the market this week, as prices of newer used vehicles seem to be hitting a ceiling. Cars segments at +0.75% are the lowest weekly gain in seventeen weeks and

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Car Dealer Express Service Stats 2020

Top 5 reasons why people take their vehicles to a dealership express service for basic maintenance Trust dealership-trained technicians, 44% The dealership is near where I work or live, 30% The price is reasonable, 11% I want parts made specifically for my vehicle, 8% I can make an appointment, 7%

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Auction Access now Charges $99 per User

Auction Access now Charges $99 per User Starting January 2020, AuctionAccess will start charging $99 per user for a service that was free for 20 years. Being a monopoly on dealer auction credentialing, AuctionAccess (owned by AutoTec, LLC in Birmingham AL) is now extorting dealers for a fee that usually

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Car Dealer Industry Labor Force

Below is a table outlining the number of employees in the U.S. motor vehicle and parts dealer industry from 2007 to 2018.   Year Employees x 1,000 Y/Y Change 2007 1,911   2008 1,871 -2.1% 2009 1,634 -12.7% 2010 1,625 -0.6% 2011 1,685 3.7% 2012 1,730 2.7% 2013 1,782 3.0%

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Vehicle Titling Requirements in Georgia

Q: What is a vehicle Title? A: To prove ownership of a vehicle, the Georgia Motor Vehicle Division issues a paper document called “Georgia Certificate of Title”. When a title is issued, it is mailed or an electronic notification is sent to the first lienholder or security interest holder. If

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Georgia Car Dealer Schedule of Fines

Georgia car dealers are assessed heavy fines if they violate certain rules and regulations including: Georgia Car Dealer Schedule of Fines (PDF) Failure to apply for a title in the retail purchaser’s name within 30 calendar days after the date of sale; $500 per violation; In possession of an open

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Georgia Secure Power of Attorney Form T-8s

What is the Georgia Secure Power of Attorney Form T-8s and when can it be used? Georgia Secure Power of Attorney Form T-8s (PDF) Secure powers of attorney can only be used, in rare instances, when the title is not available at the time of sale or transfer because the

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Car Sales Per Franchise Dealer December 2018

Below is a list of the average number of vehicles sold by franchise dealers in the US in December 2018. This list is broken down into Cars and Trucks. Highlights: Honda dealers sold the most number of cars: 58 Lexus dealers sold the most number of “trucks” (SUV’s): 109 Toyota

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Day Supply by Automaker – January 2019

What is day-supply? Day Supply by Automaker – January 2019 In the automotive world day supply is the number of days it takes for an automaker to run out of new inventory to sell.  In other words, if the factory shuts down and no new vehicles are coming off the

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