Glossary / General

stock number

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A stock number is basically the dealer’s ID for a specific car on their lot or in their system. If they won’t give it to you, it can be a red flag because you can’t easily confirm which exact vehicle they’re talking about.

Technical Definition

A “stock number” is an internal identifier dealers use to track a specific vehicle in their inventory system. If a dealer won’t provide it (or it’s “blank”), it can make it harder to verify the exact car and availability.

Hear It Discussed

"Well, it is. Based on the stock number. So there's two things that stand out here."
TERRIBLE TROUBLE AT TOYOTA | Episode 1081 CarEdge Live 15:34

"has a stock number with their first initials so we know what they're buying oh and and when they so so my finding even my finance manager it's rm and then that's the stock number of the car so we"
Cavender Auto on Used Dept, HIGHSTREET on Auto Risk, Pecoraro on Building Staff | Daily Dealer Live Car Dealership Guy Podcast 48:30

"ahead and communicate so hey where's the key to stock number whatever was that well they can say where's the key to stock number"
Grounds for Growth “The Second Cup” feat. Todd Katcher Car Guy Coffee 28:16

Cars Known For This

Hyundai Palisade Ford F-150 Hyundai Genesis Kia Carnival/Sedona Nissan Murano Toyota Sienna