{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Profit Or Peril: Why The Final 1% Of Vehicle Condition Makes Or Breaks The Deal | Industry Spotlight","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/profit-or-peril-why-the-final-1-of-vehicle-condition-makes-or-breaks-the-deal-industry-spotlight","audioUrl":"https://chrt.fm/track/C6AG88/traffic.megaphone.fm/CREUR3442832319.mp3","description":"In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, we dive into why used car success in 2026 is no longer just about the purchase price, but about the high-stakes ability to acquire and articulate a vehicle's complete story. \n\nJoining host Sam D’Arc is Doug Horner of General Sales Manager at Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted and Tyler Astorg, Vice President Sales at iPacket to discuss how precision data—specifically knowing the exact options and trim levels—serves as a dealer's ultimate superpower. \n\nThey explore the fine line between profit and peril, demonstrating how missing even the smallest detail in a vehicle's history or condition can make or break your market advantage. \n\nBy leveraging full data sets to acquire cars at the correct competitive price and sharing that transparency with consumers, top-tier dealers are proving that the final 1% of effort in vehicle presentation is what truly secures the deal.\n\n\n\nThis episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by iPacket Value.\n\n\n\n @iPacketOfficial  - Founded in 2012 in West Virginia, iPacket is the leading provider of digital vehicle presentations in the automotive industry. 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