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vAuto Podcast

vAuto Podcast
Automotive Industry
Vauto
Inventory Management
Used Vehicle Lifecycle
Cox Automotive
Used Vehicle Turnaround
Used Car Sales
Online Vehicle Merchandising
NADA 2024
Used Vehicles
Digital Marketing Strategies
Customer Engagement
Vehicle Intelligence 360
Profitability
New Vehicle Market
Used Vehicle Market
Merchandising
Performance Management
Vin-Specific Rebates
AI In Automotive

vAuto helps today’s leading dealers run better than the competition. With a live market view and powerful inventory management tools, vAuto is the software, the people and the vision you need to achieve record success in any market.

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Latest Episodes

In this vAuto podcast, Mike O’Toole, used vehicle director at Mohawk Honda, and vAuto’s Patrick Janes go in depth on the best practices and process steps that help Mohawk acquire and sell nearly 40 vehicles a month from their service drive. O’Toole s... more

In this vAuto podcast, vAuto’s Dan Winchester highlights how appraiser Look to Book rates at some dealerships aren’t as good as dealers think. Winchester details the limits of LTB as a primary measure of appraiser performance, and why two new KPIs—ap... more

In this vAuto Quarterly Quick-Takes video, strategic planning director Bethany Johnson summarizes inventory and sales trends for Q3, and how dealers can maintain sales and profit objectives as the year closes. In new vehicles, Johnson share strategie... more

In this vAuto podcast, used vehicle director Drew Hall of Cloninger Automotive Group details how/why the group adopted a source channel-specific strategy for acquiring vehicles to reduce dependency on auctions. Hear how this strategy has reshaped the... more

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Recent Guests

Drew Hall
Used vehicle director for the Cloninger Automotive Group with over 27 years in the automotive industry
Cloninger Automotive Group
Episode: From Source to Sale: A Strategic Approach to Maximizing Used Vehicle Profitability
Josh Kor
Used car buyer for Richfield Bloomington Honda
Richfield Bloomington Honda
Episode: How AI Powers Service Lane Appraisals, Acquisitions
Rob York
Owner of York Automotive Group
York Automotive Group
Episode: How York Automotive Establishes, Executes its Used Vehicle Inventory Strategy
Dan Winchester
Long-time performance manager and director of customer program management for vAuto
vAuto
Episode: 5 Key Opportunities for Any Dealer Group
Bill Stanley
Assistant General Manager overseeing three stores for the Ryan Family of Dealerships.
Ryan Family of Dealerships
Episode: A Better Way to Optimize Your Group Performance
Josh Orthel
Director of Sales for the McGrath Auto Group
McGrath Auto Group
Episode: Goal-Minded: How McGrath’s is Meeting its 10 Percent Growth Objective
Brian Kurtz
vAuto Performance Manager
vAuto
Episode: Goal-Minded: How McGrath’s is Meeting its 10 Percent Growth Objective
Bethany Johnson
Strategic planning director for vAuto and Cox Automotive
vAuto, Cox Automotive
Episode: Making Sense of a Market That’s on the Move
Lee Segal
General Sales Manager at Rodland Toyota, with 34 years of experience in the automotive industry.
Rodland Toyota
Episode: How Rodland Toyota Makes Wholesaling Vehicles a Multi-Channel Priority

Host

Lance Helgason
Host of the vAuto Podcast, he discusses key trends and strategies in the automotive industry, emphasizing dealer performance and operational efficiencies.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • A fantastic resource!

    The vAuto Podcast is a fantastic resource for dealers. Tune in for actionable insights, strategies to improve operations, and an inside look into trends impacting the automotive industry at large!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States4 years ago
  • 🚙 CenturyAuto.ca 🚙 ❤️ show

    Great show V-Auto 🤟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael MacGillivray
    Canada4 years ago
  • Great

    I listened and learn a bunch

    Also required all my sales manager to listen

    They also learned

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    larryw3344
    United States6 years ago
  • Lousy

    This isn’t a podcast. Its a self promoting product advertisement. Terrible !

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kemna auto group
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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The discussions on current market trends and challenges resonate well with industry professionals.
Some feedback indicates a perception of promotional content rather than purely educational material.
Listeners appreciate the actionable insights and strategies shared for improving dealership operations.

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Going Beyond Look to Book to Measure Appraiser Performance
Q: How, as I think about this idea of making sure things are complete, all in the interest of improving my effectiveness and getting the number of appraisals done properly on a higher number of cars?
Dan emphasizes the importance of new reporting for dealers, which reveals insights on their appraisal processes to enhance their effectiveness.
Going Beyond Look to Book to Measure Appraiser Performance
Q: What are the chances that maybe they did do the appraisals, but they didn't save them so that some of them just aren't showing up?
Dan highlights that the lack of data usage in appraisals reflects indifference in their value, indicating a need for better data management and utilization in appraising.
From Source to Sale: A Strategic Approach to Maximizing Used Vehicle Profitability
Q: What's your expectation there, and why are you doing that?
We expect 70% alignment to profit time recommendations by 11 o'clock each day, allowing us to adjust pricing quickly based on market shifts.
From Source to Sale: A Strategic Approach to Maximizing Used Vehicle Profitability
Q: What do you find is better about that than say not having the customer in the car?
Having the customer with us during the test drive helps build trust and allows for open discussions regarding the car's condition, reducing friction.
From Source to Sale: A Strategic Approach to Maximizing Used Vehicle Profitability
Q: How does that balance look? So today, you know, 10 months into the year, what would you say for the group, the percentage of auction versus say direct from customer purchases looks like?
Originally, it was about 40% auction purchases, and now we have improved that to closer to 20%.

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Targeting professionals in the automotive industry, this podcast explores a range of topics related to vehicle appraisals, dealership operations, and inventory management. Key discussions emphasize the importance of data-driven decision-making, the evolving landscape of vehicle sales, and strategies for improving dealership performance and profitability. With expert insights from industry veterans, the content is tailored to those looking for actionable knowledge and strategies to enhance their business practices in a competitive market.

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Recent guests on vAuto Podcast include:

1. Drew Hall
2. Josh Kor
3. Rob York
4. Dan Winchester
5. Bill Stanley
6. Josh Orthel
7. Brian Kurtz
8. Bethany Johnson

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