Press Releases

Manheim experts share industry insights at the 2012 buy here, pay here national conference and dealer academy

ATLANTA – As it has for more than a decade, Manheim continues to support the National Alliance of Buy Here, Pay Here Dealers (NABD), and this year Manheim has a team of industry experts ready to share insights and perspective with attendees at the May 14-16 Dealer Academy and May 16-18 annual conference in Las Vegas.

 

  

 

“Manheim is an avid proponent and long-term supporter of the Buy Here, Pay Here National Conference and Dealer Academy,” said Ken Shilson, NABD president and founder. “Having some of Manheim’s leading experts participate and share their knowledge is always welcomed and appreciated by the dealers. Helping dealers understand how to find and take advantage of valuable services that can benefit their business is vital in today’s changing industry.” 

 

 

 

Manheim presenters and panelists will address issues of importance to independent dealers striving to succeed in the evolving remarketing industry. Programs include:

 

 

 

 

Acquiring and Financing Your Inventory will be presented May 15 from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. during the Dealer Academy. Kathy Decker, vice president of Manheim Financial Services, and Chris Hill, manager of Manheim Customer Development, will showcase the newest technology being used by the automotive industry and highlight ways to acquire the best vehicles nationwide at competitive costs.

 

 

 

 

 

Finding the Capital You Need will be presented May 16 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. during the Dealer Academy. Kathy Decker will participate on a panel, sharing best practices about how to find and acquire monies to support dealer needs ranging from vehicle floor planning to receivables funding to working cash required to sustain business operations and growth.

 

 

 

 

 

Technology and Tips to Find the Best Inventory will be presented May 17 from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. during the national conference. Susie Heins, vice president of Manheim Dealer Sales will participate on a panel providing practical tips and best practices for using technology in today’s highly competitive wholesale marketplace.

 

 

 

 

In addition to conducting educational presentations and participating on expert panels, Manheim will demonstrate -- at booth #807 -- its latest digital products and services including Simulcast Everywhere, myAccount and myMobile.

 

About Manheim (www.manheim.com)

 

Manheim is the world’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services. Through its 113 worldwide wholesale operating locations and digital services, Manheim influences every stage of a used vehicle’s life cycle, helping commercial sellers and automobile dealers maximize the full value of their vehicles. Drawing from its auction transaction volume, Manheim Consulting publishes the annual Used Car Market Report, the definitive source of data for the used car industry. Manheim Consulting offers a wide range of services including custom analytics, business optimization and macro economic analysis.

 

Manheim is the online vehicle remarketing leader, connecting buyers and sellers to the world’s largest, most comprehensive wholesale marketplace through its extensive in-lane and digital offerings. Manheim.com receives nearly 900,000 visits each week.  

 

Additionally, Manheim offers services including reconditioning, certification, inspections, dealer financing, title management and marshaling, among others. Through its wide array of services and technologies, industry publications, customer support and educational offerings, Manheim gives its customers maximum control over how they buy and sell vehicles, helping them to conduct business in the most efficient way possible. Worldwide, the company handles nearly 8 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions worth more than $50 billion in value.

 

Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, a leading communications, media and automotive services company.