Early Stay-at-Home States Showing Positive Signs for Auto Dealers
PureCars has released a COVID-19 report for auto dealers, filled with data, tips and trends..

PureCars has released a COVID-19 report for auto dealers, filled with data, tips and trends..
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PURECARS – PureCars has released a COVID-19 report for auto dealers, filled with data and insights that show the continued impact the pandemic is having on the industry, tips to help dealers make the right decisions for their business, and trends that show where dealers in some of the earliest and hardest-affected states are now showing positive signs.
“In the last week, we’re also seeing shopper activity increase in West Coast states, those that have been in lockdown for the longest period," said PureCars CEO, Jeremy Anspach. "These are signs of hope and the beginning of recovery. No doubt we have a long way to go, but to see some light at the end of the tunnel is a welcome reassurance.”
The report includes special sections on:
Sales and engagement trends
Import brands starting to show weekly increases
Positive value dealers are seeing with social
And a special case study spotlight on where one Florida dealer is having success
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