Used car inventory acquisition for dealers
The right inventory. Without the auction‑day workload.
Kevin Has Cars is a used car acquisition specialist, run by Kevin Buehler. We research, bid on and buy used inventory at auction on behalf of franchise dealers, and arrange transport, so your own sales and used car managers stay focused on selling, not sourcing.
In the car business since 1993 Independent buyer since 2020
- In the businessSince 1993. Manager of franchise domestic and import stores and owner of independent car dealerships. Independent buyer since 2020.
- Who it's forProgressive franchise and independent car dealerships, in addition to fleet vehicle needs for contractors and rental agencies.
- The fee"We invoice at the beginning of each month for the prior month's purchases and offer an affordable sliding-scale rate to fit your dealership's needs." How the fee works
A buying process built around your store
Research
We review auction lists every day against your store's specific needs: what you're short on, and what sells at your location.
Evaluate
We check condition reports and pricing guides against real wholesale scarcity and demand, not just book value.
Bid and buy
We bid and purchase at auction as your dealership's authorized agent.
Delivery
Our transporter network moves the car to your lot, with a goal of 2 to 4 days from purchase. The auctions and transporters bill you directly.
A sample auction run sheet
How to read it: each row is one car in an auction lane. The last column is our bid or pass call for one store, and the reason.
Bid we go after it Pass we let it go
| Lane, run | Vehicle | Miles | Grade | Announced | Our call, and why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, 14 | 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 4x4Hardtop | 34,880 | 4.2 | Clean | BidClean, good grade, fits the store |
| 3, 15 | 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x46.7L diesel | 41,300 | 4.0 | Clean | PassThis store doesn't want diesels |
| 5, 22 | 2023 Kia EV6 Wind AWDBlue | 18,900 | 4.4 | Clean | PassThe store already has three blue ones |
| 5, 23 | 2023 Kia EV6 Wind AWDWhite | 21,450 | 4.3 | Clean | BidSame car, a color the store doesn't have |
| 7, 41 | 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWDGray | 47,700 | 2.9 | Frame damage | PassFrame damage |
| 7, 42 | 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubRed | 29,100 | 4.5 | Clean | BidHard to find |
| 7, 43 | 2021 Honda Pilot EX-L AWDBlack | 44,020 | 3.8 | Title absent | PassNo title |
What Kevin Has Cars is, and isn't
It is a used car inventory acquisition service. We buy used vehicles at wholesale auction for franchise dealers and arrange transport to the dealer's lot.
It isn't a dealer, a broker or a marketplace. We don't sell vehicles to the public, and don't list cars for sale.
Looking to sell your vehicle without the hassle of dealing with the public? We can help!
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For all other vehicle types: Feel free to call, text, or email us directly, and we'll be happy to assist.
Let us help make selling your vehicle an easier, hassle-free experience!
Who this is for
We currently focus on new-car franchise dealers, and progressive independents, in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina, with the ability to service any dealership within the USA.
"Your sales manager at the front desk cannot be buying cars and selling cars at the same time. It is physically impossible."
Kevin BuehlerWhat we do
We find, evaluate, and buy used vehicles at wholesale auction sites and dealer-to-dealer sites for a dealer's lot, based on the store's needs and prior turn rate.
Why dealers work with us
In the car business since 1993. There is something to be said for on-the-street learning that adds value when it comes to making decisions. We feel strongly that sales managers should not be trying to buy cars other than the ones they have personally done a trade evaluation on. These are the most profitable source of cars for any dealership. Plus, on any given day, a sales manager has ten to twenty-five salespeople, hopefully more than a dozen deals in the works, customer interviews, follow-up on the prior day's leads, and there is always a deal that the banks still need something to get it funded. There isn't any time to do sourcing of inventory and do it without interruption.
Independent as Kevin Has Cars since 2020. We find the car that's hard to find, not the one sitting on every lot in town.
"More and more dealerships are getting more involved in sourcing from the public, and that is an excellent source. What we offer is the ability to also source from wholesale offerings and being able to locate specific vehicles very quickly. This is especially true for core products that are unique to your store. So, at the end of any given day, a dealership will have a good balance of sellable inventory from all sources."
Kevin BuehlerMore than a buyer
Beyond sourcing, we advise dealers on getting more out of what they already have:
"On a regular basis, we dive into a dealer's website to view their inventory from a buyer's perspective and look for missing or incorrect descriptions that could keep a vehicle from getting noticed. We recommend pricing for overpriced and underpriced vehicles based on options, mileage, and scarcity."
Kevin BuehlerNext step
Call 443-677-4506, text Kevin, or email Kevinhascars@gmail.com. We follow up a first conversation with an in-person meeting with the dealer and the accounting team. We get to know the individuals and the lay of the land of the stores we service.