In today’s automotive landscape, one challenge continues to rise to the top for independent and franchised dealerships alike: sourcing high-quality used stock. As major car-buying platforms tighten their grip on the market, dealers are increasingly finding themselves edged out of key stock acquisition opportunities. But change is in the air — and it’s being driven by AIME, the intelligent valuation engine from MotorTech.ai.
In recent years, large online car-buying platforms have transformed how consumers sell their vehicles. With slick apps, fast quotes, and massive marketing budgets, they’ve become the go-to destination for anyone looking to offload their car quickly. While this has made the process easier for the consumer, it has significantly disrupted how traditional dealerships source used vehicles.
Car dealers who once relied on local trade-ins, part-exchanges, and private sellers are now competing with centralized platforms that often scoop up inventory before dealers even get a look-in. As a result, the supply chain for used stock has become strained — forcing dealers to turn to increasingly expensive auctions or third-party suppliers just to keep their forecourts filled.
At MotorTech.ai, we believe dealers shouldn’t have to play second fiddle when it comes to acquiring quality stock. That’s where AIME’s part-exchange valuation feature comes in.
By integrating AIME into their online and showroom sales processes, dealers can now offer real-time, intelligent part-exchange valuations that are competitive with — and often better than — the offers from big buying platforms. More importantly, they’re offered in the right place at the right time: when the customer is actively engaged in the car buying journey.
This turns the traditional sales funnel on its head. Instead of losing customers (and their part-exchange vehicles) to car-buying platforms, dealers using AIME keep those vehicles in-house — boosting stock acquisition, increasing margins, and improving customer satisfaction all at once. Because this also cuts out the middleman, margins improve and so does the amount paid the customer!
What sets AIME apart is its AI-powered intelligence. It analyses live market data and vehicle condition to deliver ultra-accurate, data-driven valuations. This allows dealers to act with confidence — offering fair prices that protect their bottom line while appealing to price-savvy customers.
The result? A higher conversion rate on part-exchanges, a growing pipeline of quality used stock, and fewer missed opportunities.
In a market where competition for stock is fierce, AIME empowers dealers to take back control. By meeting customers with smart, trusted valuations at the point of part exchange, dealers can compete head-to-head with even the biggest platforms — and win.
If your dealership is feeling the squeeze from online buying giants, it’s time to level the playing field.
Discover how AIME from MotorTech.ai can help you turn part-exchanges into prime stock — and your stock challenges into sales success.