Q3 Used-Car Market Remains Strong, Manheim Reports
Used-vehicle prices were up nearly 3% in the third quarter from a year ago, according to Manheim’s Used Vehicle Value Index, a measure of wholesale prices adjusted for mix, mileage and season.
Used-vehicle prices were up nearly 3% in the third quarter from a year ago, according to Manheim’s Used Vehicle Value Index, a measure of wholesale prices adjusted for mix, mileage and season.
Average wholesale used-vehicle prices fell modestly in December but remained up on a year-over-year basis, according to a report from ADESA’s Chief Economist Tom Kontos.
ADESA’s chief economist says off-rental program vehicles kept wholesale prices artificially high in October. They also masked softness in a market that is facing high incoming supply.
Manheim says the more than 2% decline in wholesale prices 'appears to be part of a healthy overall market.' It allows dealers to turn inventory more quickly, officials say.
The softening of wholesale prices in May could be a precursor to further softening, according to Tom Kontos, chief economist for ADESA Analytical Services.
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