What is the difference between dealer plates and temporary tags? This guide explains how dealer plates and temporary registration are generally used, what dealers should know about test drives, customer sales, out-of-state buyers, expiration dates, recordkeeping, and plate security. Because requirements vary by state, learn why dealers should verify current DMV rules before using dealer plates or temporary tags.

How long should a used car sit on your lot? Learn how dealers can manage aging inventory, identify vehicles that aren't selling, evaluate pricing and market demand, control reconditioning and carrying costs, and decide when to reprice or wholesale a vehicle. This guide explains practical inventory-aging benchmarks and the key metrics dealers should monitor to improve inventory turn, protect cash flow, and make better buying and selling decisions.

Auto dealer pricing transparency is an important part of compliant vehicle advertising. Learn what the FTC says about advertised prices, mandatory dealer fees, document fees, discounts, financing offers, add-ons, online listings, vehicles in transit, representative photos, and third-party advertising. This guide explains practical steps dealers can take to review their pricing advertisements and better understand their federal and state compliance responsibilities.