Manheim Express Launches Nationwide: Mobile App Offers Dealers Fast, Easy and Self-Service Way to List and Sell Inventory
Dealers in pilot program say industry-changing app will make turns quicker and improve buyer confidence
ATLANTA, July 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Putting the power of the Manheim Marketplace™ in the palm of dealers' hands, the seller-focused mobile app Manheim Express SM is available nationwide following its NADA 2018 debut and a successful 8-market pilot. Another 24/7 option within the Manheim Marketplace, Manheim Express is a fast, easy and self-service way for dealers to list and sell inventory right from their lots or in-lane in the world's largest wholesale marketplace.
"We are enabling the future of the wholesale remarketing industry by launching Manheim Express nationwide today," said Grace Huang, president, Cox Automotive Inventory Solutions. "During the pilot phase, we heard great feedback from dealers who experienced the immediate impact that using Manheim Express brings to their dealership. This app offers the industry's only wholesale Guaranteed First Bid SM and 360-degree imaging, which are huge benefits to dealers who need to turn inventory quickly."
As the industry and dealers continue to trend toward upstream and digital sales channels, Manheim Express allows dealers to appraise and list vehicles into the Manheim Marketplace from anywhere, anytime and in any channel. After completing a few quick steps in the Manheim Express mobile app, which is free to download on Apple and coming to Android later this fall, dealers have all of the information they need to evaluate a vehicle. They can then decide to take a Guaranteed First Bid, list the vehicle in the Manheim Marketplace, order an inspection or consign it to a Manheim operating location.
Successful Pilot Leads to Nationwide Launch
Manheim Express was piloted in eight U.S. markets in order to make dealer-driven enhancements before launching nationwide. During the pilot, Manheim Express was downloaded by over 1,600 dealers. Dealers scanned over 2,500 VINs to immediately see the vehicle's value from Manheim Market Report, AutoCheck Snapshot vehicle history report data, and manufacturer build data (where available). Guaranteed First Bid offers were extended over 400 times. Using the app, dealers also created over 200 listings, which include 360-degree walkaround images, on OVE in the Manheim Marketplace.
When asked about Manheim Express during the pilot, Michael Dufour, sales manager – pre-owned, Weseloh Chevrolet/Kia in Carlsbad, California, said: "I think Manheim Express will impact our business. We will be able to get our vehicles up for sales faster, wholesaling them faster, which will help in relation to book values and getting the most for our vehicles."
Dufour also said that he thought the 360-degree imaging technology will add trust and transparency to the buyer. Simplifying the listing experience, Manheim Express allows dealers to quickly walk a car and create a listing complete with the industry's first and best-in-class, 360-degree images that can be uploaded into the Manheim Marketplace. Dealers can walk cars and create immersive, interactive 3D images using their smartphones, while also being able to apply smart tags to any damaged areas in under 3 minutes.
Manheim Express is one of several solutions that are being integrated into the Manheim Marketplace. Comprising Manheim.com and OVE as well as OEM-specific marketplaces, Manheim Marketplace is the largest and most active market in the used-vehicle industry.
Dealers can learn more about Manheim Express by attending a free webinar on CBT Automotive Network on Wednesday, August 1 at 2 p.m. EDT.
About Manheim North America (www.manheim.com)
Manheim® is North America's leading provider of end-to-end wholesale solutions that help dealer and commercial clients increase profits in their used vehicle operations. Through its physical, mobile and digital sales network, Manheim offers services for inventory management, buying and selling, floor planning, logistics, assurance and reconditioning. With its omni-channel approach, Manheim Marketplace enables wholesale vehicle clients more efficient ways to connect and transact business how and when they want. Approximately 18,000 team members help Manheim offer 8 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing nearly $58 billion in value. Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim North America is a Cox Automotive™ brand. For more information, visit http://press.manheim.com.
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling and owning cars easier for everyone. The global company's 34,000-plus team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, RMS Automotive®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with revenues exceeding $20 billion. coxautoinc.com
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