Dealertrack by Cox Automotive

08/31/2026

The signs of a fraud ring targeting auto dealerships can be subtle: vehicle cost out of proportion to income, cash or third-party down payments, or out-of-state driver’s licenses.

Know what to look for to protect your deals: https://cox.auto/usucY

08/26/2026

Auto fraud losses reached a record $10.4 billion, and dealerships are increasingly being asked to absorb the impact.

Point Predictive reveals how fraud has changed over the last decade and why the risks facing dealers continue to grow.

Explore the trends, tactics, and warning signs dealerships need to know.

https://cox.auto/usqJL

08/24/2026

Want to know if your pricing strategy is actually working?

A simple sales analysis report can quickly reveal margin opportunities, pricing issues, and areas where profit may be slipping through the cracks.

Dealertrack's Darin Dearden explains what to look for. https://cox.auto/usn4w

08/17/2026

Repair Orders Defaulting to the Wrong Service Group?

Incorrect service group assignments can often be traced back to configuration settings. Watch this Quick Tip to learn how to identify common issues and update your service group defaults.

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08/15/2026

When your gut tells you a car buyer or co-signer isn’t acting the way you’d expect, you should listen. It’s a sign that you’re noticing a red flag that could signal identity fraud risk.

Read our red flags checklist for more ways to protect your dealership: https://cox.auto/useL3

08/13/2026

The goal of matrix pricing isn't just to mark up parts. It's to offset low-margin items and improve overall profitability across the department.

Top-performing stores are using smart pricing strategies to drive stronger parts margins and gross profit.

Here's what that looks like in practice: https://cox.auto/urQKX

08/11/2026

The trend toward improved auto credit access continued in July with narrower yield spreads and higher approval rates.

See the latest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index report to explore the factors driving these gains:

In today's marketplace, we are all looking for insights to help us plan more effectively. At Cox Automotive, our common goal is to partner, and provide data that may assist in your current planning.

08/07/2026

Are hidden profit leaks impacting your fixed ops performance?

From matrix pricing and inventory control to special-order parts management, learn practical strategies to improve efficiency and protect margins across your parts and service departments.

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Learn how to improve dealership parts and service profitability with matrix pricing, inventory controls, digital inspections, and better workflows.

07/30/2026

When you’re looking for signs of fraud risk, a customer’s documents can give away the game: stips that are too clean, numbers that are too round, or trade-in documents that don’t add up can all be red flags.

See our checklist for more warning signs: https://cox.auto/urQ01

07/28/2026

This quick tip video shows how to use Report Maintenance in any DMS application to:
✅ Update report distribution lists
✅ Change report schedules and frequency
✅ Adjust report end dates
✅ Remove reports that are no longer needed

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