Acquire More Cars
Give private-party sellers both Instant Cash and Consign-It options. More ways to say yes can help turn previously lost conversations into acquisition opportunities.
THE DUAL-PATH ADVANTAGE
More Opportunities.
Less Capital Exposure.
Reduced Overall Risk.
Acquire More Cars. Own Fewer of Them.
Expand your private-party acquisition strategy with a smart blend of owned and non-owned inventory. Keep buying the vehicles that make sense—and add Consign-It when a seller wants another option.
THE BIG PICTURE
Two Acquisition Paths. More Ways to Win.
The Dual-Path Advantage doesn't replace the way your dealership acquires vehicles. It expands your options—and helps you make more of every seller conversation.
PATH 01 · OWNED
Instant Cash
- Purchase the vehicle outright
- Control ownership and resale proceeds
- Deploy cash or floorplan capital
- Carry holding costs and market risk
PATH 02 · NON-OWNED
Consign-It
- Retail a seller-owned vehicle
- Earn agreed consignment revenue
- Avoid funding the vehicle purchase
- Reduce direct ownership exposure
One Seller Conversation. Two Possible Outcomes.
Offer immediate cash or the opportunity to net more through retail consignment. Show the math, let the seller choose, and acquire the vehicle through the path that works for both parties.
Why Dealers Are Making the Switch to the Dual-Path Acquisition Model
01Acquisition & Inventory
Get Inventory Without Buying Every Car
Accepted consigned vehicles can expand your retail selection without the upfront purchase price or floorplan expense associated with owned inventory.
Improve Inventory Mix
Access additional vehicle types—including hard-to-find, low-mileage, specialty, luxury, and enthusiast vehicles—when they fit your dealership’s selection criteria.
02Economics & Operations
Earn on Vehicles You Don’t Own
Generate agreed consignment commissions and applicable dealership revenue without first purchasing the vehicle. Results depend on the transaction and dealer fee structure.
Turn Recon Into Revenue
Offer seller-approved reconditioning, maintenance, and repairs through your existing service operations, creating additional service opportunities.
Reduce Market Volatility Exposure
Because the dealer does not own a consigned vehicle, it generally avoids direct inventory depreciation and floorplan exposure on that unit; contractual obligations still apply.
Improve Retail Turn Opportunities
Attractive, market-informed consignment pricing can generate buyer interest and help support faster sales—without guaranteeing a particular time to sale.
03Relationships & Growth
Increase Customer Retention
Help both the vehicle seller and retail buyer feel well served. A transparent, professional transaction creates reasons to return.
Generate More Referrals
Sellers who appreciate their outcome may recommend your dealership to family, friends, and neighbors—expanding your private-party reach.
Grow Brand Reputation
Differentiate your dealership through transparent options, clear economics, and a customer-first approach to vehicle acquisition.
BUILT AROUND YOUR DEALERSHIP
Your Team. Your Tools. Your Process.
Evaluate referred vehicles using your existing selection criteria. Set your acquisition strategy, pricing, and fees. Accept the opportunities that fit your dealership—and retail accepted vehicles alongside your existing inventory.
You Stay in Control.
Retail My Ride brings consign-ready seller opportunities. Your dealership evaluates the vehicle, shares the math, and works the deal.
Consignment rules, seller obligations, fee arrangements, and operating costs vary by state and agreement. Benefits described are potential advantages, not guaranteed financial outcomes.
Ready to Acquire More Cars and Improve Your Bottom Line?
Join the Retail My Ride ConsignPro network. Dealer signup is free; an applicable Vehicle Acquisition Fee is charged when a referred vehicle is accepted into inventory, whether purchased or consigned.
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