Related: Truck Values Decrease Slightly
Used Vehicle Values Fall in Back-to-Back Months
The two months of falling vehicle values may be an indicator of what depreciation might look like in 2019.
February 7, 2019
January's Used Vehicle Retention Index of 115.4 represented a 0.7% drop from the previous month.
Image courtesy of Black Book.
1 min to read
Used vehicle values were down for the second month in a row in January, according to Black Book's Used Vehicle Retention Index for January.
This back-to-back decline, according to Black Book, may be an indicator of what depreciation might look like in 2019.
"After a strong performance in 2018, the Index has now declined for two straight months. We believe this could be a pre-cursor to a 2019 market that may show slightly larger depreciation overall compared with that in 2018," said Anil Goyal, executive vice president, operations for Black Book.
No particular segment was to blame for January's decline, according to the Index, as values were down across the board for nearly all vehicle segments.
The only two segments to see a gain for the month were compact and midsize cars, which saw values improve by 0.11% and 0.03%, respectively.
January's Used Vehicle Retention Index of 115.4 represented a 0.7% drop from the previous month.
Originally posted on Vehicle Remarketing
More Remarketing
Used Vehicle Prices Climb Higher As Sales Pace Slows
The higher prices at used retail reflect strong wholesale values earlier in the spring, particularly for older, more affordable vehicles.
Read More →
Wholesale Used Vehicle Market Sustains Moderate Rise In Values, Prices
Trends continue to normalize after a strong start to the year, as consumers contend with higher gas prices in the coming summer months.
Read More →
Commercial Fleet Sales Still Lead Sectors Despite May Mini Dip
The U.S. economy's continued growth and positive business investment are creating a favorable environment for fleet vehicle demand.
Read More →
How Connected Vehicle Data Is Lifting Fleet Resale Values
A vehicle health score could improve the value of fleet vehicles at remarketing. The path to a universal standard is forming, and fleets that understand the process early will be better positioned when it arrives.
Read More →
Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Slightly Up In April
The Iranian conflict and rising gas prices inject much uncertainty into the future wholesale used vehicle markets, as higher gas prices soak up spendable income from vehicle buyers.
Read More →
CAR2026: James McKinley Wins Value Champion of the Year
James McKinley of City Rent a Truck was named the inaugural Fleet Value Champion at the CAR Conference for his data-driven approach to fleet lifecycle management and vehicle remarketing.
Read More →
CAR2026: Eric Autenrieth Wins Remarketer of the Year
Eric Autenrieth was recognized at this year's CAR Conference as the Remarketer of the Year.
Read More →
CAR2026: Lawrence Knapp Wins Consignor of the Year
Lawrence Knapp won the Cosigner of the Year award at this year's CAR Conference.
Read More →
2026 CAR Awards Celebrate Industry Excellence
CAR’s annual Fleet Remarketing Awards opened a reimagined 2026 conference designed to bridge the worlds of fleet management and automotive remarketing.
Read More →
Inside the CAR2026 Awards: Leaders, Legacy & What’s Next
Here's a look inside the awards ceremony at the CAR Conference, where industry leaders reflected on the growth, impact, and future of automotive remarketing.
Read More →