Last year, dealerships across Canada were forced to adapt as buyers were suddenly unable to visit their showrooms and service areas. A shift into digital sales and customer service took place overnight, turning a long-predicted future into instant reality. CarGurus quickly rolled out our contactless services feature, allowing dealers to promote their offerings and how […]

Inventory acquisition has long been a pain point for dealers. It requires a combination of data, precedent, and dealer’s intuition to keep a lot stocked with in-demand vehicles that will move. And that’s before you consider other factors that fluctuate like changing consumer behavior, economic trends, and unanticipated events that affect supply and demand. Dealers […]

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, car dealers were already facing questions about what the future of the industry would look like. With consumers’ preferences changing and advancements in digital retailing strategies continuing to be made, many have been at least starting to think about tactics like online financing and home delivery. But the current health […]

Whether it’s due to a vehicle breaking down, a new commute, a growing family, or any number of reasons, a vehicle purchase is essential for many. That’s held true even during the current health crisis: 71% of those planning to buy this year cited the purchase as necessary, according to the CarGurus COVID-19 Sentiment Study […]

As consumers emerge from lockdown, change travel plans, and reconsider what mobility will look like in the long-term, vehicles are becoming even more vital to everyday life, according to our latest COVID-19 Sentiment Study in Canada. In fact, nearly a third of those surveyed said they expect to use their car more going forward than […]