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.
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?
Available in-person only! Join us at the 2027 NIADA Convention & Expo in Nashville for a deeper dive into industry data with the top operators from across the country, and get a free hard copy of the 2026 Used Car Industry Report (for dealer attendees only). We hope to see you there!
Looking ahead to next year? The 2026 report will be published in March, 2027.
