Recently we asked for feedback from this Rebuilder community. We are still tallying the results and will share those with you. But, some feedback or questions we did get revolved around Insurance Auctions. To help you make informed decisions and optimize your purchases at auctions like IAA and Copart, we have compiled valuable tips and […]
Category: Rebuilder Insights
Help Me Help You
As Jerry Maguire once said to Rod Tidwell, “Help Me, Help You.” If you haven’t seen the ’96 classic, Jerry Maguire, consider it homework. All kidding aside, we appreciate the responses, feedback, and input from recent emails and users on the AutoSavvyRebuilders.com site. We want to continue to provide content and material that is helpful to your business & […]
Tacos & Tundras are a staple of our diet
“What vehicles are you trying to buy?” is a prevalent question that our Purchasing team gets asked when they begin working with new rebuilders. The answer is simple, we are trying to buy the cars that are hot right now – we call them our ‘desired vehicles’. For example, a builder recently asked me this […]
“Paying” For Mistakes – Holding Techs Accountable
Recently I was asked about holding technicians more accountable. The Rebuilder I was talking with told me about how he had some issues with a few cars lately that clearly came back to the quality of the repairs from one of his technicians. He explained that when a sale (retail or wholesale) comes back to […]
How to Make BIG Money
Running your business on a cash basis likely means you’re limited in the inventory you can buy (unless you’ve got infinitely deep pockets). Limiting your inventory means you’re limiting your customer base and a limited customer base means limited cash. Sometimes it can feel like an endless loop or cycle you can’t get out of. […]
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Rebuilders pay close attention when rebuilding a vehicle: we double-check if the body lines are straight, if the panel gaps are even, if the paintwork looks seamless, & we even test drive our rebuilds & listen for wind shear. However, one area that is often overlooked or treated as an afterthought too often is Tires. […]
Which Cars You Should Build
At AutoSavvy we are constantly working with our retail team to determine the vehicle that we want to buy, and more importantly the cars we don’t want to buy. If you’re not familiar with AutoSavvy, let me quickly introduce us. AutoSavvy is the largest retailer of branded title vehicles in the United States. We have […]
The Real Cost of Aged Inventory
Aged Inventory One of the major concerns for rebuilders, regardless of the size of their operation, is aged inventory. Simply put, you’re not making money if you’re not selling the car. As we travel to meet with prospective AutoSavvy rebuilder partners from around the country, we often see vehicles that have been sitting for 6 […]
Avoid That Failed Motor Just After Selling
My name is Matt Sweatfield and I’m the VP of Purchasing at AutoSavvy, the nation’s largest retailer of branded title vehicles. In my position, I work with a lot of rebuilders. I’ve been thinking back on last year and wanted to share some avoidable, yet common pain points. The biggest pain… a lot of people […]