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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 11, 2008

Economic Slowdown Causes Fleet Resale Values to Decline

Most fleet vehicles are purchased by subprime buyers; however, these buyers are now finding it increasingly difficult to qualify for used-vehicle loans. The slowdown in the construction market is dampening demand for used pickups, and full-size vans.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2008

CAR Conference Program Announced

LAS VEGAS – The Conference of Automotive Remarketing reports a strong lineup of speakers for the upcoming conference, March 26-27 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2007

16 Tips to Maximize Residual Value

Follow these common sense strategies before the acquisition decision, during ownership and prior to resale to help you hold the line on residual values.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2007

Value of Inspecting Vehicles Prior to Remarketing

Before out-of-service vehicles are remarketed, they must be inspected so potential customers know exactly what they are getting. Professional vehicle inspection companies do the job quickly, easily, and accurately.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2006

eBay Motors - A Viable Remarketing Option for Fleet?

Some claim average returns of $1,000 over wholesale. The tradeoff is the time spent researching pricing, managing listings, and building a reliable reputation.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2006

Rental Companies Favorably Weather Used-Car Trends

Manufacturer retail ‘employee-pricing’ promotions caused a downturn in the used-car market, but car rental companies held cars and weathered the worst of it. Overall, rental companies say they had a positive year in 2005.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2006

Fleet Residuals Model Projects Used-Vehicle Values

Automotive Lease Guide’s Fleet Residuals model provides fleet managers with accurate used-vehicle value projections based on historical auction resale trends, seasonality depreciation rates, and incentive levels.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2005

It's Time to Diversify Your Remarketing Plan

A balanced remarketing plan features multiple disposal channels — not solely auctions. Don't overlook direct sales to local, and not so local, dealers.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2004

Identifying Policy Changes that Reduce Costs

Implementing proactive fleet policies can often produce significant cost savings in the long run. Examine every aspect of fleet operations to uncover expense-cutting opportunities.

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Articlesby Ed BobitMarch 1, 2003

Ed Bobit: You've Come A Long Way, Baby ...

I'm reminded that the word "remarketing" continually gets red-lined by my spellchecker via computerese; so apparently, it's not a Webster-type accepted name generally speaking. Odd in that it's in very common use around here.

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