ARLINGTON, Texas -

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association launched a program Thursday to assist members in becoming more efficient and profitable when buying vehicles at auction through a partnership with Auction Genius. 

The association indicated more than 300 dealers already have signed up for the service from Auction Genius. In addition to the 10-percent NIADA discount, Auction Genius also offers a 30-day risk-free trial.

NIADA vice president of member services Scott Lilja emphasized that independent dealers rely heavily on auctions to acquire inventory since their monthly profitability rests on the ability to buy vehicles at wholesale prices that allow a strong markup for a retail sale.  

“The Auction Genius program puts all the necessary modules for used-vehicle buyers on one simple screen and provides viewing access to live auctions, valuation guides and vehicle history reports,” Lilja highlighted.

“Additionally NIADA members get 10-percent off the standard Auction Genius monthly subscription rates,” he added.

Todd Kinzle, president and co-founder of Innovative Dealer Technologies, which created the Auction Genius software, highlighted, “Auction Genius is transforming the online auto auction buying process.

“With access to instant information, dealers can quickly evaluate more vehicles from their computers in less time and participate in multiple auctions running at the same time,” Kinzle continued. “By putting these top tier industry tools on one screen, dealers see that knowledge really is power. 

“In today’s very competitive used-car environment our Web-based computer software helps dealers evaluate used vehicles to make smarter buying decisions at live or online auctions,” Kinzle went on to say.

Dealers can call (888) 526-9346 for more information and to set up a free trial.