The Deelary blog
The automotive world, decoded.
Auctions, buying guides, ownership costs and the numbers that decide whether a car makes money. No fluff, no affiliate links.
Auctions
Copart vs IAAI: which auction is right for your lot?
Copart vs IAAI compared for independent dealers and flippers: who can bid, how the auctions run, what the fees add up to, and how to set a max bid.
· 7 min read InventoryDays on the lot: the number that quietly eats your profit
Why a car sold in 20 days at a lower price can beat one sold in 90 at your asking price, and how to use holding time as a pricing signal.
· 3 min read MarginThe true cost of a car is never the purchase price
Transport, repairs, detailing, listings and holding cost. How used-car dealers should count total cost before setting an asking price.
· 4 min read