recon
Recon is short for reconditioning, which means getting a used car ready to sell. This can involve fixing any problems and making the car look nice.
'Recon' is short for reconditioning, which refers to the process of preparing a used car for sale. This can include repairs, cleaning, and ensuring the vehicle meets safety standards.
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"We were kind of getting burned on the servicing of them and the recon of them because we're expecting the break job to be, you know, a little bit more than what a Corvette would be."
7 Critical Tactics for Dealership Growth in 2026 (& How to Apply It) | Nick LaSorsa, Director at LaSorsa Auto Group Car Dealership Guy Podcast
"So, you know, I was buying cool cars that didn't really need a lot of recon and and you know, it was kind of keeping that going. It was a profitable used car department."
The Vincierge - Raul Tomsa Gave Up Sales Manager To Go Back To The Sales Floor The Doug Horner Show
"They're not used to it. Different processes, different challenges, different recon, different sales process."
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Episodes Mentioning "recon"
7 Critical Tactics for Dealership Growth in 2026 (& How to Apply It) | Nick LaSorsa, Director at LaSorsa Auto Group
Car Dealership Guy Podcast
Gingrich on CDP Push, Thomas on Affordability Tracker, Malloy on Chevrolet | Daily Dealer Live
Car Dealership Guy Podcast
#438 - How To Buy Out Your Dad (And Your Biggest Competitor)
The Independent Dealer Podcast
#437 - When Recon Goes Sideways
The Independent Dealer Podcast
#436 - The Dealer who Delivers Cars in Pajamas: How Red White & Blue Went 97% Digital
The Independent Dealer Podcast
Stein on 3Xing His Rooftops, Benstock on Driving BYD in Kazakhstan | Daily Dealer Live
Car Dealership Guy Podcast
#20 - Monday Minute | You Can't Make Money in Recon
The Independent Dealer Podcast
The Chinese Auto Invasion: AI, Lawsuits & the Truth Problem in Retail Automotive
Automotive Informants
Walton on Rural Dealerships, Zombo on Reconditioning Clock, Cain on AI in F&I | Daily Dealer Live
Car Dealership Guy Podcast
“We’re Buying Deeper!” How AI-Powered Sourcing Is Solving Used Car Acquisition (+ Scaling Secrets) | Sam Hatch, General Manager at JRR Motor Sales
Car Dealership Guy Podcast
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