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[![UCDP #86 – NIADA Denver Preview, Dealer Affordability, AI & Advocacy w/ Jeff Martin of NIADA](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/hubfs/Banner_UCDP86%20%E2%80%93%20NIADA%20Denver%20Preview%2c%20Dealer%20Affordability%2c%20AI%20%26%20Advocacy%20w%20Jeff%20Martin%20of%20NIADA.png) ](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/jeff-martin-niada-denver-preview)

### [UCDP #86 – NIADA Denver Preview, Dealer Affordability, AI & Advocacy w/ Jeff Martin of NIADA](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/jeff-martin-niada-denver-preview)

June 16, 2026

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[![UCDP #85 – Affordability Challenges, Inventory Trends & the Growing Shift from New to Used Vehicles with Dan Ingle of UsedCars.com](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/hubfs/Banner_UCDP85%20%E2%80%93%20Affordability%2c%20Inventory%20%26%20the%20New-to-Used%20Shift%20w%20Dan%20Ingle%20of%20(UsedCars.com).png) ](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/affordability-challenges-inventory-trends-the-growing-shift-from-new-to-used-vehicles-with-dan-ingle-of-usedcars-com)

### [UCDP #85 – Affordability Challenges, Inventory Trends & the Growing Shift from New to Used Vehicles with Dan Ingle of UsedCars.com](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/affordability-challenges-inventory-trends-the-growing-shift-from-new-to-used-vehicles-with-dan-ingle-of-usedcars-com)

May 18, 2026

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[![UCDP #84 – How AI Is Transforming Car Dealership Lead Handling & Sales w/ Monik Pamecha of Toma](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/hubfs/UCDP%20EP%2084%20Thumbnail.png) ](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/ucdp-episode-84-how-ai-is-transforming-car-dealership-lead-handling-sales-monik-pamecha-of-toma)

### [UCDP #84 – How AI Is Transforming Car Dealership Lead Handling & Sales w/ Monik Pamecha of Toma](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/ucdp-episode-84-how-ai-is-transforming-car-dealership-lead-handling-sales-monik-pamecha-of-toma)

April 17, 2026

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[![UCDP #83 – AI Inventory Merchandising for Dealers w/ Sanjay Varnwal of Spyne AI](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/hubfs/2025_Jose%20Zantua/Podcast%20Ep%2083%20-%20Thumbnail%20Optimized.jpg) ](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/ai-inventory-merchandising-for-dealers-with-sanjay-varnwal-of-spyne-ai)

### [UCDP #83 – AI Inventory Merchandising for Dealers w/ Sanjay Varnwal of Spyne AI](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/ai-inventory-merchandising-for-dealers-with-sanjay-varnwal-of-spyne-ai)

March 23, 2026

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[![UCDP #82 – Mobile Service, Recalls & Retention: The New Fixed Ops Growth Engine w/ Amit Chandarana of Curbee](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/hubfs/Selly%20UCD%20Podcast%20Banner%20(1).png) ](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/mobile-service-fixed-ops-growth-with-amit-chandarana-of-curbee)

### [UCDP #82 – Mobile Service, Recalls & Retention: The New Fixed Ops Growth Engine w/ Amit Chandarana of Curbee](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/mobile-service-fixed-ops-growth-with-amit-chandarana-of-curbee)

February 2, 2026

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[![UCDP #81 – Transparency, Omnichannel & AI The Future of Digital Car Buying w Paulo da Silva of Cox Automotive](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/hubfs/Banner_UCDP81%20%E2%80%93%20Transparency%2c%20Omnichannel%20%26%20AI%20The%20Future%20of%20Digital%20Car%20Buying%20w%20Paulo%20da%20Silva%20of%20Cox%20Automotive.jpg) ](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/transparency-omnichannel-ai-with-paulo-da-silva-of-cox-automotive)

### [UCDP #81 – Transparency, Omnichannel & AI The Future of Digital Car Buying w Paulo da Silva of Cox Automotive](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/transparency-omnichannel-ai-with-paulo-da-silva-of-cox-automotive)

January 2, 2026

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[![Why Every Used Car Dealer Needs an AI-Powered CRM in 2026](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/car%20dealership%20with%20dealer%20using%20a%20AIPowered%20CRM-2.png) ](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/why-every-used-car-dealer-needs-an-ai-powered-crm-in-2026)

### [Why Every Used Car Dealer Needs an AI-Powered CRM in 2026](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/why-every-used-car-dealer-needs-an-ai-powered-crm-in-2026)

November 19, 2025

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[![UCDP #80 – Inventory Management, AI & the Future of Used Inventory w/ Derek Hansen of vAuto](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/hubfs/Banner_UCDP80%20%E2%80%93%20Inventory%20Management%2c%20AI%20%26%20the%20Future%20of%20Used%20Inventory%20w%20Derek%20Hansen%20of%20vAuto.jpg) ](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/inventory-management-with-derek-hansen-vauto)

### [UCDP #80 – Inventory Management, AI & the Future of Used Inventory w/ Derek Hansen of vAuto](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/inventory-management-with-derek-hansen-vauto)

November 17, 2025

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[![UCDP #79 – Smarter Diagnostics, Data & the Future of Dealership Profitability w/ Cole Reiken](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/hubfs/maxresdefault.jpg) ](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/cole-bluedriver)

### [UCDP #79 – Smarter Diagnostics, Data & the Future of Dealership Profitability w/ Cole Reiken](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/cole-bluedriver)

October 2, 2025

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[![Why Independent Used Car Dealers Must Modernize Their Software and Buying Experience](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/hubfs/AutoManager%20Pop-Up%20(1).jpg) ](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/why-independent-used-car-dealers-must-modernize-their-software-and-buying-experience)

### [Why Independent Used Car Dealers Must Modernize Their Software and Buying Experience](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/why-independent-used-car-dealers-must-modernize-their-software-and-buying-experience)

September 19, 2025

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**Interview** Summaries

- [UCDP #86 – NIADA Denver Preview, Dealer Affordability, AI & Advocacy w/ Jeff Martin of NIADA](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/jeff-martin-niada-denver-preview)
- [UCDP #85 – Affordability Challenges, Inventory Trends & the Growing Shift from New to Used Vehicles with Dan Ingle of UsedCars.com](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/affordability-challenges-inventory-trends-the-growing-shift-from-new-to-used-vehicles-with-dan-ingle-of-usedcars-com)
- [UCDP #84 – How AI Is Transforming Car Dealership Lead Handling & Sales w/ Monik Pamecha of Toma](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/ucdp-episode-84-how-ai-is-transforming-car-dealership-lead-handling-sales-monik-pamecha-of-toma)
- [UCDP #83 – AI Inventory Merchandising for Dealers w/ Sanjay Varnwal of Spyne AI](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/ai-inventory-merchandising-for-dealers-with-sanjay-varnwal-of-spyne-ai)
- [UCDP #82 – Mobile Service, Recalls & Retention: The New Fixed Ops Growth Engine w/ Amit Chandarana of Curbee](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/mobile-service-fixed-ops-growth-with-amit-chandarana-of-curbee)
- [UCDP #81 – Transparency, Omnichannel & AI The Future of Digital Car Buying w Paulo da Silva of Cox Automotive](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/transparency-omnichannel-ai-with-paulo-da-silva-of-cox-automotive)
- [UCDP #80 – Inventory Management, AI & the Future of Used Inventory w/ Derek Hansen of vAuto](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/inventory-management-with-derek-hansen-vauto)
- [UCDP #79 – Smarter Diagnostics, Data & the Future of Dealership Profitability w/ Cole Reiken](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/cole-bluedriver)
- [🎙️ UCDP #78 – AI, Human Touch & Dealer Loyalty w/ Aaron Kleinhandler of Better Car People](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/aaron-bcp-ai)
- [🎙️ UCDP #77 – AI in Dealerships & EV Retail Innovation w/ Ross Tinkham & Alex Lawrence](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/podium-evauto-ai-ev-innovation)
- [UCDP #76 – NIADA Convention 2025, Dealer Advocacy & Market Shifts w/ Jeff Martin](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/jeffmartin-niada-2025)
- [UCDP #75 - Automotive Tariffs, Inventory & EV Trends w/ Kevin Roberts of CarGurus](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/kevin-roberts-cargurus-2025)
- [UCDP #74 – Modernizing Trade-Ins and Dealer Payments: Tim Zierden, TradePending](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/tim-trade-pending)
- [UCDP #73 – Real-Time Lot Management with Mike Hanna of TrueSpot](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/truespot-mike-hanna)
- [UCDP #72 – Automotive BDC & Fixed Operations with John Traver](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/john-traver-2025)
- [UCDP #71 – Modern Dealership Reconditioning with Randy Kobat](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/randy-kobat)
- [UCDP #70 – Driving Recall Accuracy with Mark Allen of AutoAp](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/recall-accuracy-mark-allen)
- [UCDP #69 – AI-Powered Recall Platform with Ryan Maher of BizzyCar](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/ryan-bizzycar-2024)
- [UCDP #68 – Revolutionizing Vehicle Appraisals with Brian Kramer of AccuTrade](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/brian-kramer-accutrade-2024)
- [UCDP #67 – Transforming the RV and Trailer Dealership Experience with Everlogic](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/mike-goodwin-2024)
- [UCDP #66 – Interview w/ Jade Terreberry and Micah Tindor of Cox Automotive](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/cox-automotive-2024)
- [UCDP #65 – Interview w/ Dave Sutton on Vehicle Reconditioning, Condition Report Writing, & the Recovery Industry](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/recon-2024)
- [UCDP #64 – Interview w/ Todd Smith on Identity Verification & Fraud Prevention in the Auto Industry](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/todd-smith)
- [UCDP #63 – Interview with CPO & CMO of Credit Acceptance on Auto Financing](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/credit-acceptance-2024)
- [UCDP #62 – Interview with Mary Bartlett, VP of Business Development at Montway](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/montway-auto-transport-2024)
- [UCDP #61 –Interview with NIADA CEO, Jeff Martin on NIADA 2024 & Used Car Market](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/jeffmartin-niada2024)
- [UCDP #60 –Interview with Bob Lanham, SVP of OEM & Marketing at CarNow](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/carnow-bob-lanham-2024)
- [UCDP #59 –Interview w/ Mike Trudeau, EVP of Business Development at Montway Auto Transport](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/montway-auto-2024)
- [UCDP #58 –Interview w/ Kanchana Sundaram Sr Director of Product & Innovation - Experian](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/kanchana-experian)
- [UCDP #57 –Interview with Luke Lunkenheimer - From Prison to Successful Owner of Multi Rooftop Dealership Group](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/luke-lunkenheimer-2024)
- [UCDP #56 – Interview with Jeremy Robb, Cox Automotive's Sr. Director of Economic and Industry Insights](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/jeremy-robb-2024)
- [UCDP #55 – Interview with Matt Watson, Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Vin Solutions](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/matt-watson-2024)
- [UCDP #54 – Interview with Amir Hever, CEO of UVeye: Pioneering MRI for Vehicles](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/uveye-2023)
- [UCDP #53 – Interview with Experian Expert Jim Maguire on Auto Dealer Fraud](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/jimmaguire2023)
- [UCDP #52 – Interview w/ Kieran O'Brien - Founder and CEO of Auto Repair SaaS ShopGenie](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/kieran2023)
- [UCDP #51 – Interview with NIADA CEO - Jeff Martin](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/jeffm/may2023)
- [UCDP #50 – Interview with Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/steveg/april2023)
- [UCDP #49 – Interview with ASOTU Founders - Paul & Kyle](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/asotumar23)
- [UCDP #48 – Interview w/ vAuto Founder Dale Pollak on Inventory Management in 2023](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/dalepollakmar2023)
- [UCDP #47 – Interview with Dennis McGinn of Rapid Recon](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/dennismcginn2023)
- [UCDP #46 – Interview w/ Adam Crowell of ComplyNet on FTC Safeguard & Compliance](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/adamcrowell2023)
- [UCDP #45 – Interview w/ Melanie Wilson of NIADA](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/interviewmelanie2022)
- [UCDP #44 – Interview w/ the Dealer 101 Team at Used Car Week](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/interviewdealer102022)
- [UCDP #43 – Interview w/ Bob Voltmann, CEO of the NIADA](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/interviewbobvnov2022)
- [UCDP #42 – Interview w/ Melinda Zabritski of Experian](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/interviewmelindazabritski2022)
- [UCDP #41 – Interview w/ Wendy Rinehart of OIADA](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/interview-w/-wendy-rinehart-of-oiada)
- [UCDP #40 – 2022 Interview w/ Bob Voltmann CEO of the NIADA](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/2022-interview-w/-bob-voltmann-ceo-of-the-niada)
- [UCDP #39 – Interview with Bob Hollenshead on wholesale market and more](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/interview-with-bob-hollenshead-on-wholesale-market-carvana-acquisition-of-adesa-and-more)
- [UCDP #38 – Interview with Chip Perry CEO of A2Z Sync](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/chip-perry-ceo-of-a2zsync)
- [UCDP #37 – Interview with Randy Kobat VP of Inventory Management Solutions at Cox Automotive](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/randy-kobat-vp-of-inventory-management-solutions-at-cox-automotive)
- [UCDP #36 – Interview with Jasen Rice President of Lotpop on Inventory and lot management](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/jasen-rice-president-of-lotpop-on-inventory-and-lot-management)
- [UCDP #35 – Interview with Bill Zadeits on Used Car Week and Auto Remarketing](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/interview-with-bill-zadeits-on-used-car-week-and-auto-remarketing)
- [UCDP #34 – Interview with Lissette Gole Head of Automotive Retail at Google on Used Car Sales](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/lissette-gole-head-of-automotive-retail-at-google-on-used-car-sales)
- [UCDP #33 – Interview with Joe McCloskey on 50 years in the used car business](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/interview-with-joe-mccloskey-on-50-years-in-the-used-car-business)
- [UCDP #32 – Inventory Management with Danny Zaslavsky of VinCue](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/interview-with-danny-zaslavsky-of-vincue-on-inventory-management)
- [UCDP #31 – Inventory Marketing with Chris Lentz of AutoSweet](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/inventory-marketing-with-chris-lentz-of-autosweet)
- [UCDP #30 – Auto Marketing with Ilana Shabtay of AutoLeadStar](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/auto-marketing-with-ilana-shabtay-of-autoleadstar)
- [UCDP #29 – Interview with Bob Voltmann, the CEO of the NIADA](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/interview-with-bob-voltmann-the-ceo-of-the-niada)
- [UCDP #28 – Justin Davis of BacklotCars on Online Wholesale and Used Cars](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/justin-davis-of-backlotcars-on-online-wholesale-and-used-cars)
- [UCDP #27 – Nathan Fox on Used Car Inventory and Merchandising in 2021](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/nathan-fox-on-used-car-inventory-and-merchandising-in-2021)
- [UCDP #26 – Dealership Social Media, Branding, & Customer-Buying Process](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/dealership-social-media-branding-customer-buying-process)
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**Automotive** Articles

- [Why Every Used Car Dealer Needs an AI-Powered CRM in 2026](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/why-every-used-car-dealer-needs-an-ai-powered-crm-in-2026)
- [Why Independent Used Car Dealers Must Modernize Their Software and Buying Experience](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/why-independent-used-car-dealers-must-modernize-their-software-and-buying-experience)
- [AI and Cybersecurity: Why Independent Dealers Can’t Afford to Ignore the New Threat Landscape](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/ai-and-cybersecurity-why-independent-dealers-cant-afford-to-ignore-the-new-threat-landscape)
- [From Missed Leads to Instant Conversations: How AI-First Automotive CRMs Are Changing the Game](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/from-missed-leads-to-instant-conversations-how-ai-first-automotive-crms-are-changing-the-game)
- [What a Modern Automotive CRM Should Actually Do in 2025](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/what-a-modern-automotive-crm-should-actually-do-in-2025)
- [What NIADA 2025 Proved: The Future Belongs to Dealers Who Modernize Their CRM](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/what-niada-2025-proved-the-future-belongs-to-dealers-who-modernize-their-crm)
- [The AI-Powered Automotive CRM Revolution: 5 Real Shifts Dealers Can’t Ignore in 2025](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/the-ai-powered-automotive-crm-revolution-5-real-shifts-dealers-cant-ignore-in-2025)
- [Automotive CRM Texting Playbook: How Top Dealers Use SMS to Close More Sales](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/automotive-crm-texting-playbook-how-top-dealers-use-sms-to-close-more-sales)
- [The Ultimate Buyer Checklist for Automotive CRM in 2025](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/automotive-trend-2025)
- [Is AI the Game-Changer Your Used Car Dealership Has Been Missing?](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/-ai-gamechanger)
- [Service-Focused Transport & Logistics with Kristen Campbell of Montway](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/service-focused-transport)
- [Are You Ready for 2025? Trends Every Used Car Dealer Should Be Aware Of](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/automotive-trends-2025)
- [Why Electric Vehicle Sales Are Falling Short of Expectations](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/ev-news-and-trends)
- [Navigating New Government Regulations: Text Marketing Strategies for Used Car Dealerships](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/text-new-regulations)
- [Protecting Your Dealership - Lessons from the June 2024 CDK Cyber Attack](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/cyber-attack-protection)
- [Best Practices for SMS Marketing in Used Car Dealerships](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/smsmarketing-bestpractices)
- [The Power of Text Automation in Your Used Car Dealership Marketing](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/text-automation)
- [Your First Steps to a Used Car Dealer License](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/dealer-license-guide)
- [Text Blast Marketing: The 2024 Revolution in Dealership Communication and Customer Engagement](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/text-blast-marketing-revolution)
- [Why Text Blast Marketing is a Great Channel for Your Dealership?](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/why-textblastmarketing-is-good-for-dealerships)
- [Embracing Change in Auto Industry Amidst Evolving Credit & Consumer Dynamics](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/used-car-industry-credit-consumer-dynamics)
- [Text Message Marketing For Car Dealers: Benefits, Tips, and Templates](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/text-message-marketing-for-car-dealers)
- [How Used Car Dealers Use AI to Enhance User Experience](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/use-of-ai-to-enhance-user-experience)
- [Exclusive Pre-Expo Interview with OIADA Director - Wendy Rinehart](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/oiada2023)
- [Importance of Integrating a Cloud-based DMS w/ Automotive Technologies](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/importance-cloudbaseddms)
- [Dispelling Myths: Unleashing the Power of Automotive CRM for Dealers](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/automotivecrmfordealers)
- [Driving Success w/ Automotive CRM: 5 Key Insights for Used Car Dealers](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/automotivecrm2023)
- [The Future for Auto Dealerships: Text Blast Marketing](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/textblastmarketing)
- [The Surprising Strength of Q1 2023 Used Vehicle Sales](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/q12023usedsales)
- [Navigating the Exciting & Challenging Trends in the Used Car Market](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/challengestrends2023)
- [Importance of Dealership Customer Retention during Inflationary Times](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/customerretention)
- [How Used Car Dealers Can Thrive During a Recession](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/usedcar-recession)
- [Why Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) Dealers Need a DMS](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/bhphdms)
- [3 Fascinating Trends in the Auto Industry for 2023](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/2023trends)
- [What Used Car Dealerships Must Do to Comply With New FTC Requirements](https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/what-used-car-dealerships-must-do-to-comply-with-new-ftc-requirements-a-blog-about-what-ftc-compliance-means-for-automotive-dealers)
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