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Dealer Playbook

Tactical guides and strategies for independent Canadian used car dealers. Covers appraisal frameworks, sourcing economics, margin optimization, inventory management, and operational best practices built around real market data.

Dealer Playbook May 3, 2026

Best Used Car Appraisal Tools for Canadian Dealers in 2026: Complete Comparison Guide

Most appraisal tools used by Canadian dealers were built for the US market with CAD adjustments. We compared the top 7 — TradeBasis, vAuto, Canadian Black Book, Lexen, Carbly, AccuTrade, and Laser Appraiser — across…

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Dealer Playbook Apr 14, 2026

The B.C. Dealer’s Spring Playbook: 5 Moves to Make Before July

Dealer Playbook | April 2026 Category: Dealer Playbook | Author: TradeBasis Team Spring selling season is here. For most of Canada, that means the usual seasonal bounce — warmer weather, tax refund money, and buyers…

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Dealer Playbook Apr 3, 2026

Why the Average Used Vehicle Price Is Lying to You — and How to Price at the Trim Level Instead

Dealer Playbook | April 2026 Category: Dealer Playbook | Author: TradeBasis Team The national average used vehicle price in Canada is approximately $34,000. You’ve seen that number in every market report, including ours. It sounds…

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