Daniel Byers

Joined: April 1, 2026
Articles: 48

A row of modern electric vehicles parked on a clean lot with charging stations behind them representing the wave of EV lease returns in 2026

June 12, 2026
For Dealers

EV Lease Maturities Hit 300,000 in 2026: How Dealers Should Prepare for the Wave

A small local used car lot with vehicles arranged in two rows and visible space on the lot representing constrained used car inventory in 2026

June 12, 2026
Car Selling Tips

What Is Causing the 2026 Used Car Inventory Shortage and How It Affects Sellers

Three used vehicles arranged side by side on a dealership lot representing different acquisition channels for dealer inventory comparison

June 11, 2026
For Dealers

Used Car Acquisition Cost in 2026: Auction vs Trade-In vs Direct Sourcing Compared

A person looking at a smartphone with a focused skeptical expression while holding car keys representing caution about scam buyer messages

June 11, 2026
Car Selling Tips

How to Spot Scam Buyers When Selling Your Car Privately in 2026

A silver SUV being inspected on a dealership service drive with a clipboard and tablet on a nearby vehicle hood representing tactical sourcing inside the store

June 9, 2026
For Dealers

Street Sourcing in 2026: The Tactical Playbook for Building It Inside Your Dealership

A person taking handwritten notes in a notebook with a calculator and smartphone displaying a dashboard on a wooden table representing the trade-in value calculation workflow

June 9, 2026
Car Selling Tips

How to Calculate Trade-In Value Before Walking Into a Dealership in 2026

A used Honda CRV parked alone in the back corner of a dealership lot with leaves on the windshield representing aged inventory that has not sold

June 5, 2026
For Dealers

The True Cost of Aged Inventory: Why 60+ Days on Lot Erases Front-End Gross in 2026

A person standing next to their parked Subaru looking at their phone with a local car dealership visible in the background representing the comparison between online offers and local dealer visits

June 5, 2026
Competitor Comparisons

Carvana vs Local Dealer in 2026: Which Actually Pays More for Your Car?

A clean local car dealership lot in morning light with a salesperson visible at a distance preparing for the day

June 4, 2026
For Dealers

How Independent and Franchise Dealers Can Compete with Carvana and CarMax for Used Inventory in 2026