Car Dealership Guy Podcast How a Superbowl Champion Helped Cable Dahmer Crack The Code On Interstate Vehicle Shipping | Industry Spotlight
Apr 10, 2025
Tom Bear, the Platform Used Car Director at Cable Dahmer Automotive Group, and Frank Zombo, Vice President of Sales at Auto Hauler Exchange, share insights from the evolving used car market. They dive into strategies for navigating market volatility and the impact of rising prices on profitability. Their discussion highlights how Auto Hauler Exchange revolutionizes vehicle shipping, enhancing efficiency with reduced costs and faster deliveries. Listeners will learn about adapting to trends and optimizing logistics in a competitive landscape.
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Maximize Profit From Trade-Ins
- Begin used car profitability by accurately appraising trade-ins and identifying their best end users.
- Leverage service drives and lease portfolios to acquire profitable off-lease vehicles.
Stick to Core Brands
- Avoid acquiring vehicles like EVs and Cybertrucks with volatile or low demand currently.
- Focus acquisition on core brands with proven volume and resell value.
Tom's Shipping Time Transformation
- Tom Bear shared how before using Auto Hauler Exchange, it took 14-16 days to transport vehicles from California to Kansas City.
- Using the platform reduced that time drastically to four to five days with the same carrier.