The average fleet vehicle lifespan for cars used to be about 65,00 miles, and the average vehicle lifespan for trucks used to be around 85,000 miles — but average vehicle lifespans today are much greater.
As the fog starts to clear from the Great Recession, dealers are sharing some of their lessons learned in the used car space. New car sales grabbed most of the attention last year, but sales of previously owned vehicles are gaining significance for franchised dealers – as two large dealer groups have experienced.
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The average fleet vehicle lifespan for cars used to be about 65,00 miles, and the average vehicle lifespan for trucks used to be around 85,000 miles -- but average vehicle lifespans today are much greater.