A fair profit margin on a used car is up to five hundred dollars above the base price. You can look in Kelley blue book for the private and dealer price.
There are a number of reasons why a new car dealership may be less affordable than a dealership that sells used cars. The most obvious reason is that the perceived value and quality of a new car is greater than that of a used car. There may also be other reasons such as they want a higher profit margin or they may pay their employees more.
12+ years in car sales mangement, profit is all in the hands of the dealership. The last true purchase you the consumer can negociate. Get educated, be prepared and walk away with a fair deal. In my experience; in this area of the country, $5,500 mark up on a used car would be considered a nice profit, more or less depending on circumtances. New cars are different, there are many things to consider....floorplan interest, interest rates, trades or lease returns, loyalty programs, factory incentives, end-of model incentives, certain options, availability; all of these factors will determine what the profit margin will be. On average, $2,200- $1,500 would be expected. Just remember not only does a dealership make a profit on the car your purchasing, they also may make money in the finance office, and or with add ons to your contract.(life/disability insurance, bump interest rates, offer maintaince programs, sealant protection, etc., etc., etc......) Again, GET EDUCATED about buying a car.
Dealers can actually sell the car at cost and still make a profit. They get a kickback from the manufacture based on the number of cars sold in a year.Dealers can actually sell the car at cost and still make a profit. They get a kickback from the manufacture based on the number of cars sold in a year.
The average profit margin for a car wash business typically ranges from 10% to 30%, depending on factors such as location, services offered, and operational efficiency. Full-service car washes generally have higher margins compared to self-service or automatic washes due to additional services and upselling opportunities. Effective cost management and customer retention strategies can significantly impact profitability.
charging a commission on each share of stock that he or she buys or sells for a customerHow does a modern day car dealer really make money? - http://www.motor-trade-insider.com/index.php/2008/06/how-does-a-modern-day-car-dealer-really-make-money/
About $100 a car or 30% of the profit off of the used cars.
20-25% of payable gross profit
Yes you can make profit on the car if you buy it from the bank.
To check the value of your car and to compare it to others I recommend using Kelly blue book as it offers a fair value and it takes into account all aspects of the car for a fair appraisal.
If you buy and sell even 1 car for profit you need a dealers license. If you are selling a car and are not selling it for profit you do not need a dealers license. In essence this means if you sell your own car you will not make a profit so you do not need a license.
most used car managers are commission from either gross generated after all transactions are complete at the end of the month or a percentage of NET profit after the month is closed.
Legally, in Ky if you sell even 1 car for profit you are considered a dealer and need a license. In other words if you buy a car and are doing so for the express purpose of selling it for profit you are a dealer. If you were to sell a car you had owned for awhile and made a profit on the sale then you are not a dealer. It is all about intent.