Used Car Industry Report
For many years, NIADA has published the annual Used Car Industry Report, a standard for the independent dealer segment of the U.S. automotive marketplace. After a brief hiatus, the UCIR is back, all-new and revitalized for the 2025 data year. Featuring fresh statistics and perspectives as well as a unique section dedicated to the dealer landscape and employment numbers for the individual states, this report offers a carefully curated, unique view into the world of the independent dealer.
For a limited time only, all NIADA members can access the 2025 UCIR free of charge. Standard member pricing of $225 will resume on April 1, 2026, so don’t delay – access your free report today!
What’s inside
The 2025 UCIR contains valuable metrics for the independent auto dealer. Here are some highlights of what you can expect to see inside:
Independent Dealership Sales & Operations Metrics
- Number of Vehicles Sold
- Independent Dealership Metrics
- Top Selling Vehicles
- Used Listing Volume & Days to Turn
- Used Vehicle Valuations
- Franchise v. Independent: Avg. List Price, Mileage, Model Year, Vehicle Type
- NIADA Retail 20 Group Data
- Total Recalls by Year: Quantity and Vehicles Affected
Buy Here, Pay Here
- BHPH Combined Averages
- Risk Segments and the BHPH Share of Vehicle Financing
Independent Dealership Workforce
- Independent Dealer Workforce Data
- Average Weekly Wage by State
Used Vehicle Financing – Independent Dealerships
- Average Loan, Payment, Rate, Term & Score
- Risk Segment & Finance Source
Industry Insights
- 2026 Used-Vehicle Market Outlook
- Annual Wholesale Retention Value Analysis
- Useful Trends in the Used Car Market
- Dealer Sentiment Index
- Wholesale Prices Industry and Used Retail vs. Wholesale
- Independent Used Inventory Growth
- The Private Credit Market and Buy Here, Pay Here
- Used EV Insights
State Data
- State-Specific Information, from Alabama to Wyoming
- State Licensing Authorities
Interested in a hard copy?
Join us at the 2026 NIADA Convention & Expo for a deeper dive into industry data with the top operators from across the country, and get a free hard copy of the 2025 Used Car Industry Report (for dealer attendees only). We hope to see you there!
