Manheim Specialty Auctions Blog

For many dealers, both independent and franchise alike, flooring inventory is an important component for success.   It allows dealerships to effectively increase their working capital and expand their available inventory while providing customers with a larger selection of potential vehicles. 

Inventory selection of RVs remains strong at auction, and prices of units have remained consistent since February 2012.  It continues to be a great time to buy quality RVs at Manheim Specialty! 

In April 2012, we saw Motorcycle/PowerSports peak above 100% for the third consecutive year.  Historically, April has brought some of the highest prices at auction, and this year was no different.

Buying season continues to pick up the pace as more inventory becomes available at auction in time for the prime boating season. 

With the riding season well underway, motorcycle enthusiasts are jumping at every opportunity to get out and enjoy the open road.  It’s tough to beat a long ride on a beautiful day.  But there’s at least one way to enhance it, and that’s riding to help people in need.

 With just about a month to go before the Indianapolis 500, it’s a great time to talk about another rich tradition in the Hoosier state: our very own Manheim Indianapolis!  And right now, there’s quite a lot to be excited about, particularly in the world of heavy trucks. 

Did you hear that thunderous crackle? It’s not the forewarning sign of a hurricane. That resonating roar you hear is none only then our upcoming Thursday Thunder sale! Every month, we host a Thursday Thunder Online Event Sale, which features high-quality selections from our entire nationwide inventory. That’s right: our entire spread of pre-owned boats, RVs, motorcycles and powersports units, and medium and heavy-duty trucks and equipment all under one “digital roof” that is accessible through our Simulcast and OVE.com online channels.

If you read our recent blog about RV NADA values, you may have noticed that we are getting ready to enter the portion of the year where RVs have the strongest NADA performance.  You may also have recently read about our ongoing inspections promotion, where we will be offering 30 free standard inspections and unlimited half-price deluxe inspections at participating locations. We thought you might find it valuable to learn a little more about RV inspections and how they benefit both sellers and buyers.

Our friends at Motorcycle & Powersports News recently posted an article about basic web analytics.  We think it’s well-written and does a good job of quickly and clearly explaining a fairly complex but important topic.  Complex because there are a lot of different figures available and because HTML is not a second language for most of us; important because web analytics provide essential information on who is visiting your website, what catches their attention, and what they do about it.

Manheim Specialty is looking forward to this weekend’s NAFA 2012 Institute and Expo in St. Louis.  We are going to be in booth #1305 – so be sure to stop by and see us!  Ask us about our mechanical inspections promotion, a great opportunity for sellers to build buyer confidence and encourage higher bids.  Did we mention that we are offering free standard truck inspections and discounted deluxe inspections for a limited time?