New light-vehicle sales (SAAR) decreased in the third quarter of 2024. Total vehicle registrations were up 3% through Q3 2024 compared to 2023 levels. We relied on the excellent Experian report/data for much of this information.

Selling F&I products with new and used vehicles is a proven path to increasing dealer profits. The total Vehicles in Operation (“VIO”) in the F&I sweet-spot grew 2.3% in Q3 2024.

There was 1 2024 Q3 M&A transaction in the F&I products industry.