Nearly 80% of dealers have seen growth in fraud-related activities in past 24 months, according to new eLEND survey, with nearly half losing 4 or more cars to identity fraud in the past two years 

Las Vegas, NV – February 2, 2026 – Identity and fraud-related activities have increased…

Car Pros Kia Glendale leads the nation for the sixth consecutive year, while three other Car Pros dealerships (Kia Moreno Valley, Honda El Monte, and MINI of Downtown Los Angeles) place among the top 50; results reflect continued investment in employees, customer experience and modern…

Dealers will get an up-close look at how Revive helps sales teams re-engage closed-lost shoppers when they return to the market, transforming missed opportunities into renewed sales conversations

DETROIT (January 29, 2026) — Lotlinx,  the auto industry’s first and only VIN Performance platform built to help dealers maximize profitability, announced today the launch of…

Leading Through Benevolent Brainwashing

Consistency Is the Key to Bringing Out the Best in Those We Lead:

When we’re in a position of leadership in a company, an organization, or even in raising our children there’s one philosophy we must master if we expect to truly be successful: we must be consistent. No matter how much we know about the field we’re leading in,…

Leading Through Benevolent Brainwashing

Consistency Is the Key to Bringing Out the Best in Those We Lead

When we’re in a position of leadership  in a company, an organization, or even in raising our children  there’s one philosophy we must master if we expect to truly be successful: we must be consistent. No matter how much we know about the field we’re…

7,500 square foot addition doubles service capacity, expands EV capabilities, enables next-day appointments, and features locally commissioned mural celebrating the Moreno Valley community

Glendale, CA – January 27, 2026 – Car Pros Automotive Group today announced…

More dealers are positive than negative as valuation and earnings expectations improve, driving a rise in acquisition activity; Toyota and Lexus continue lead as the most sought-after franchises, while domestic franchises see greatest valuation improvements, according to the recently released 2025 Kerrigan Dealer…

The transportation industry is undergoing a transformative shift as electric vehicles (EVs) move from niche markets to mainstream adoption. As the global community grapples with climate change, air pollution, and rising fossil fuel costs, EVs present a promising solution by offering cleaner, more sustainable mobility. With advancements in technology, infrastructure, and consumer awareness, electric vehicles are redefining how we think about personal and…

Sale of one of Chicago’s highest volume and most valuable Toyota franchises marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 39^th Toyota franchise sold in 10 years, and 26^th sale in Illinois, leading the industry

CHICAGO – December 18, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor…

Our experience with Vettx was poor.

Based on our market, Vettx estimated we would be able to purchase 17 vehicles per month through their program. In reality, we purchased 2 vehicles last month and 1 the month before. The profit generated by the program did not come close to covering the cost.

The program did not perform as it was represented to us. We initially signed up for 6 months, believing the agreement…

If you have an old, unwanted, or broken car, you might have heard terms like cash for cars, car removal, and wreckers. Many people get confused about these because they sound similar, but they are actually different services. Understanding the difference can help you make the best choice for selling or getting rid of your vehicle. In this blog, we will explain the difference in simple terms.

What is Cash for Cars?

Cash for…

Car Pros BMW and MINI of Downtown Los Angeles and Kia Moreno Valley partnered with KLAX 97.9 La Raza and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help families this Thanksgiving holiday

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Sale of leading Tacoma and Renton Kia and Hyundai dealerships by top auto group, marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 322^nd dealership and 32^nd Kia and Hyundai franchise sold since 2015

Seattle, WA – December 8, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor and thought…

Trailers are more than just vehicles for transporting goods or equipment—they are an extension of efficiency, convenience, and sometimes even lifestyle. Whether for hauling camping gear, motorcycles, livestock, or construction materials, the perfect trailer strikes a delicate balance between design, functionality, and durability. Crafting such a trailer requires a combination of engineering insight, material science, and practical experience, ensuring that…

Are your weekly managemnet meetings "Production KPI-Goal Focused", or "Asset Management KPI Focused"?



Or (hopefully) a combination of both?



While production KPIs focuses on the immediate impact on revenue, asset management KPIs focus on long term financial health.



Concentration on both produces long-term sustainable profitability.



For meeting time allocation, consider focusing 60%-70% on production KPI-Goals and 30%-40% on asset management…

An unprecedented 445 transactions were completed through September, according to Kerrigan Advisors’ Third Quarter 2025 Blue Sky Report®, as the strength of the affluent consumer drew publics toward luxury brands, and sustained demand for in-market acquisitions reinforced regional scale; AI continues to influence buy/sell market…

Sale of premier Baton Rouge, Louisiana dealerships represents the 2^nd largest completed transaction in 2025; marks 80^th franchise sold since 2024 in the South by Kerrigan Advisors pushing client proceeds past $10 billion since 2014

Baton Rouge, LA – November 19, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Louisiana-based All Star…

For decades, the dealership service model has been largely reactive: a vehicle breaks down, the customer brings it in, and the dealership service team performs the repair. This break/fix mentality has been a stable, but ultimately limited revenue model. However, the combination of today’s advanced vehicle telematics and cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now fundamentally changing this dynamic, promising to transform the service department from a reactive repair center into a…

Dealers are losing sales, F&I penetration and gross profit because of initial quote-to-final terms gaps, according to a new eLEND Solutions survey, with most final lender monthly payments decisions much higher than initial dealer finance quotes 

Foothill Ranch, Calif., November 4,…