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.
An alumna of Wheels myself, I take great pleasure in wishing this fine company, birthing an industry in 1939, a Happy 75th Anniversary. After you have read our article in Fleet Milestones, check out their History, filled with fascinating “firsts.”
NAFA I&E is a short two weeks away. Just in case you haven’t yet registered, it is not too late! Scroll through the 2014 Detailed Program and you’ll see compelling reasons why you need to be in Minneapolis next month. Oh, and Networking! It doesn't get better than this!
Drive Safety,
Janice Sutton
Executive Editor
Registration Closes April 21st for the AFLA 2014 Mid-Year Forum
May 1, 2014 - 9 AM - 3 PM - The Enterprise Center at Burlington County College, Mt Laurel, NJ.