trade cycle
The trade cycle is how long people usually keep their cars before getting a new one. Many people change their cars every few years.
The trade cycle refers to the average time period that a person keeps a vehicle before trading it in for a new one. This cycle can be influenced by factors such as vehicle depreciation, warranty expiration, and personal preferences.
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"…let's encourage the OEMs to create leases that help increase the trade cycle so that customers can come back in and buy more frequently…"
CDG In The Wild | Daily Dealer Live Car Dealership Guy Podcast
"accelerate the equity in the vehicle and that will also help the dealers with that, you know, stretched out trade cycle."
May 15th, 2026 | Toyota eyes $2B Texas plant; AutoPayPlus CEO on affordability Automotive News Daily Drive
"...the average person trades cars every, well, I don't know what it's been skewed because things have gotten so expensive, but you know, somewhere between 36 and 48 months, that's the average trade..."
Attack of the Toyota lovers...a story about a simple Facebook post that goes a little awry My Car Guru Podcast
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Episodes Mentioning "trade cycle"
CDG In The Wild | Daily Dealer Live
Car Dealership Guy Podcast
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Automotive News Daily Drive
Attack of the Toyota lovers...a story about a simple Facebook post that goes a little awry
My Car Guru Podcast
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