Used Car Affordability: What Illinois Dealers Can Do
Illinois independent dealers face record used car prices and tighter margins in 2026. Here’s what’s actually working… from smarter sourcing and the Illinois trade-in tax deduction to handling negative equity conversations that build trust instead of losing deals.
Illinois Independent Dealers Tax Season 2026: Mixed Results
Used cars arranged on a small Illinois independent dealership lot on an overcast spring afternoon with a handwritten Tax Season Specials sign in the office window
We need every dealer to join with us!
Illinois will soon tax trade-in car value, even for out-of-state purchases Due to a new broadening of the sales tax, Illinois residents won’t get as much back in value when they trade in their cars...
Dear Illinois dealers
As most of you are aware effective January 1, 2019 the state of Illinois is requiring used car dealers to process titles and registrations electronically. The grace period will end on February 1,...





