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Notes from the AB Imperial data team: wholesale market practice, valuation methods and integration guides for the automotive trade.

How to read a vehicle auction history

What the fields in an auction record actually mean — condition grades, announcements, lane and run numbers — and which patterns deserve a second look before you bid.

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How comparable-sales valuations work

The mechanics behind a defensible vehicle valuation: picking comparables, adjusting for mileage and condition, and why the comparable count matters as much as the number.

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Portfolio monitoring for auto lenders

Why floorplan and lease portfolios need scheduled re-valuation, how threshold alerts work, and what a monitoring statement should contain for a credit file.

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