Question 1

Dealer Analytic (Product Enhancement)

Accepted Answer

| Product Update

Summary of Carketa Dealer Analytics Tool Update

This update focuses on the Dealer Analytics Tool, specifically the Weekly Insights feature, which provides data-driven insights updated weekly to help dealerships optimize their vehicle sourcing strategies. Key points include:

Feature Location: All new features, including Weekly Insights, can be accessed via the "Add More Products" section.

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Weekly Insights Overview:

Performance Insights: Highlights vehicles that performed well over the last 90 days (e.g., sold quickly) and those that performed poorly (e.g., took too long to sell).
Recommendations: Offers data-driven suggestions for sourcing and stocking strategies, including cautionary flags for underperforming vehicles.
Example:
2019 Nissan NV200s (quick sell: 13 days) and 2023 Kia Sportages (28 days) are high performers.
2019 Volkswagen Jettas and Honda CR-Vs are flagged as slow-moving vehicles.

Market Analysis Tool:

Explore any U.S. market by entering a zip code and radius.
Provides market-level insights such as:
Dealer count, vehicle inventory, average list prices, and market movement speed (e.g., 117 days averag

Question 2

Sold / Inventory Analysis

Accepted Answer

| Product Update

**Feature: **Dealer Analytics

Sold Inventory Analysis Summary

The Sold Inventory Analysis tab provides valuable insights into how vehicles are performing at your dealership and within the competitive market. This feature highlights the relationship between the number of units sold and the time it takes for those vehicles to sell, helping you identify trends and opportunities.

By analyzing which cars are selling quickly and in high volumes, you can determine the top-performing vehicles in your market. Additionally, comparing your performance with competitors allows you to better understand market demand and adjust your inventory strategy to stay competitive.

This analysis empowers you to make data-driven decisions on vehicle acquisition, pricing, and inventory management, ultimately improving your dealership's efficiency and profitability.

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Question 3

Using Book Values on buying and smart funding deals (Product Update)

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Carketa Appraisal Tool Update: Enhanced Functionality for Buying & Desking

We’re introducing key updates to the Carketa Appraisal Tool, designed to improve efficiency in both vehicle acquisition and deal structuring.

New Enhancements:

Seamless Book Value Access – Whether you’re buying on simulcast or structuring a deal, you can now pull book values instantly, regardless of the system you’re using.

Carketa Accessible by any "Vin Number" Anywhere!

Chrome Extension Integration – The Carketa Chrome Extension works anywhere a VIN is displayed on your screen, providing quick access to appraisal data.

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Effortless Documentation – Easily print book values or integrate them directly into your deals for streamlined funding.

Carketa is now available while desking and searching inventory!

Optimized Lending Strategies – Printable lending sheet to optimize lending capacity

Printable lending sheet

These updates make it easier to access key valuation

Question 4

Transportation (Customer Delivery)

Accepted Answer

| Product Updates

Exciting Updates to Carketa’s Free Transportation Product

Carketa is thrilled to announce powerful new updates to our free transportation product, designed to make vehicle logistics simpler, faster, and more profitable for dealerships. Whether you're managing a small team or a large dealership network, these new features ensure seamless transportation workflows and exceptional customer experiences.

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What’s New?

Unlimited Users We know collaboration is key to success. With this update, you can now add as many users as needed to your transportation dashboard. Empower your entire team to manage quotes, track shipments, and stay in the loop with real-time updates.
Real-Time Quoting with Price and ETA Gone are the days of waiting hours for a quote. Now, you can get instant transportation quotes that include both pricing and an estimated delivery time (ETA)—all at your fingertips. Whether you’re quoting for a single vehicle or multiple loads, this feature ensures that your team makes informed decisions, fast. Discounted Rates on loads over 6 Vehicles.

Real time quote with estimated ETA

Real-Time Status Updates Stay informed at every step

Question 5

Appraisal Layout Feb 12, 2025 (Product Update)

Accepted Answer

| Product Update Feb 12, 2025

The appraisal update introduces several enhancements across the mobile app, Chrome extension, and desktop versions. Key updates include:

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Condensed Vehicle Details Page: Users can expand and adjust market settings, including trim details.

Market Settings Adjustment

Customizable Data Tiles: Dealerships can now move data tiles up and down based on their preferences and add/remove different data sources.

Tile Adjustment

Real-Time Shipping Quotes: Users can generate instant transportation quotes by entering zip codes, streamlining the process for auction purchases.

Quote and Book transport directly from the appraisal page

Scatter Plot & Map View: New visualization tools allow users to see vehicle pricing trends and locations in a scatter plot, map, or list view.

Updated Data Visualization on Market Comps

View Tools Section: If any appraisal data is missing, users can navigate to "View Tools" to customize their appraisal page.

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Question 6

Manheim Market Report Introduction

Accepted Answer

Manheim Market Report User Guide

Introduction

The Manheim Market Report (MMR) is a trusted valuation tool that provides real-time wholesale market pricing data for vehicles. This guide explains how to interpret the report and leverage its insights for better buying and selling decisions.

Understanding the Manheim Market Report

The MMR provides vehicle valuation based on actual wholesale transactions across Manheim auctions. It helps dealers and buyers understand market trends and price vehicles competitively.

Key Factors in MMR Valuation

Recent Auction Sales – The report uses real-time wholesale data from thousands of transactions.
Vehicle Condition – Adjustments are made based on grading, reconditioning needs, and structural condition.
Market Trends – Seasonality, supply and demand, and economic conditions influence valuations.
Mileage Adjustments – Prices are adjusted based on odometer readings relative to similar vehicles.
Regional Pricing Differences – Market conditions vary by location and impact wholesale values.

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