Summer Is Here — And the Market’s Moving Fast
We’re officially in the summer selling season. Historically, it’s go-time — high traffic, high potential, and high pressure. But this year isn’t like years past.
Used inventory is still tight.
The Manheim Index closed May at 205.2 — down 1.4% from April, but still up 4.0% year-over-year. Supply remains low, with just ~24 days of wholesale availability, and demand isn’t slowing down.
In this kind of market, dealers who act fast and buy smart are the ones who win.
The 2020 Buyer Is Back — And They’re Underwater
During the peak of COVID, when new cars dried up, markups became the norm. Customers paid over sticker just to get a vehicle.
Now, five years later, those buyers are coming back — and they want to trade.
But here’s the problem:
- They're upside down
- Their mileage is high
- And they expect equity that isn’t there
This is where deals get tricky — and where most dealers either lose the customer or kill the gross.
Here’s What Data Driverz Does Differently
We plug directly into your systems — CRM, DMS, inventory, lead flow — and give you real-time visibility to move smarter, not slower.
We help you:
- See the trade position clearly and understand what you can really offer
- Identify vehicles that retail in under 30 days — not guesses, real data
- Track your team’s response time, close rate, and source performance
- Spot inventory that's sitting stale, missing photos, or poorly priced
This isn’t a spreadsheet. This is a control center for your operation — built to drive action, not just show numbers.
Coast and Close Is Over — This Summer, You Need Precision
Every trade. Every buy. Every lead. Every decision matters.
If you’re still trying to piece it all together manually, you’re already behind.
Contact Data Driverz or reach out to me directly for a fast, no-pressure walkthrough of your store's strategy. Book a quick strategy session
By Ryan Farina
Founder, Data Driverz
