The Lot Report

Free dealer websites sound great until you see what you’re giving up. Here’s the real math behind “free” and a better alternative.

From licensing to lot setup to your first sale. Everything you need to know to open a used car dealership in 2026.

Generic CRMs weren’t built for car deals. Here’s what an auto dealer CRM actually needs and why most dealers are using the wrong tool.

Legacy dealer management systems charge too much and do too little for independent lots. Here’s what actually matters in a DMS.

Most BHPH software is built for mega-dealers. Here’s what small buy here pay here operators should look for and what to avoid.

The old way of closing a deal takes 45 minutes of paperwork. The new way takes under 10. Here’s how it works.

Average days on lot and gross per unit are just the start. Here are the metrics that separate thriving lots from struggling ones.

A practical migration plan that keeps your inventory, customers, and deal history intact — with zero downtime.

BHPH dealers lose thousands each month to missed payments. A simple automation workflow can dramatically improve collection rates.

72% of car buyers start their search online. If you don’t have a website, you’re invisible to the majority of your market.

Auction isn’t the only game in town. 5 proven strategies for finding better inventory at lower cost.