Glossary / General

flip

13 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

'Flipping' a car means buying it and then selling it soon after, usually to make money. People do this when they think they can sell it for more than they paid.

Technical Definition

In automotive terms, 'flipping' refers to buying a vehicle with the intention of selling it quickly for a profit. This practice is common among dealers and individuals looking to capitalize on market demand.

Hear It Discussed

"...shop for some cars to use for the summer at parades, flip and make a little money on."
TMCP #646: Ask Rick – Memorial Day Muscle, Summer Flip Strategy, and Parade-Ready Classics The MuscleCar Place 00:14

"All right, why flips, whips, by the way? I'm just curious about that. Yeah, so it's a little bit of a slang term. So Russ, obviously, I am Russ."
LIVE From Final Day of NADA 2026 | Daily Dealer Live Car Dealership Guy Podcast 42:28

"...you used to trip that I didn't sell the R wb. 'cause when it started to go up and you're like, like, I don't know how you could, like, that's the flip of the century."
Vin Anatra tells Scotto to sell his cars, and more. VERY VEHICULAR EP008 Very Vehicular 31:21