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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

Other Articles

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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.

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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.

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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.

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January 5, 2026

Will Used Car Prices Drop in 2026?

As the used car market heads into 2026, prices are expected to stabilize rather than fall sharply, with elevated new-car prices, growing but balanced inventory, and shifting buyer behavior creating a more disciplined, segment-driven environment for dealers.