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In the Passenger's Seat with Chris Taylor, Owner of Certified Auto Brokers NIADA 2025

ACV’s Matt Mitteldorfer puts a new guest in the passenger seat each episode to discuss what they are seeing in the automotive industry. This episode he meets with Chris Taylor, Owner of Certified Auto Brokers, to unpack why associations like NIADA are indispensable for independent dealers.

In the Passenger's Seat with Chris Taylor, Owner of Certified Auto Brokers NIADA 2025

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January 16, 2026

Best Cars for Teens: The Must Have Models Parents Want

When choosing a car for teen drivers, it’s perhaps no surprise that parents have their eye on safety. Insurance concerns also tend to rate at the top of their list. Consequently, cars with safety features that are less expensive to insure may be great additions to your inventory. As a car dealer deciding which models to stock, you’ll want to learn about the features common to the best used cars for new drivers. Learning about what parents look for will empower you to source the most reliable and safest cars for teens.

A close up of a car hood in a car dealer lobby.

January 9, 2026

Financing for Independent Dealers: A Smarter Way to Build Inventory

Discover how floorplan financing helps independent dealers strengthen cash flow and scale inventory.

A close up of a car windshield in a dealership

January 9, 2026

How to Know Your Dealership Is Ready for Floorplan Financing

Explore the critical questions dealers should answer before using floorplan financing to support inventory growth.

Used cars inside a dealership

January 6, 2026

Auto Bank Floorplans vs. Specialized Floorplan Financing for Dealers

Choosing a specialized floorplan provider over a traditional bank can give dealerships greater flexibility, reliability, and industry-specific support, helping them manage inventory more effectively and protect margins in a competitive automotive market.