Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 12

60 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 12 prices to rise sharply. Although this did impact the overall used car industry, Emich believes the fact that they were a new store helped them adapt and pivot quickly to the new reality. “Our focus isn’t on one particular brand or car, so this broad focus made it easy to quickly shift to what was available in the market at the time,” says Emich. “While other dealerships were selling leases, rentals, and trade-ins to stay afloat, we were going all over the country looking for quality inventory to buy, and this helped when the market ran into a crunch.” Instead of celebrating this success alone, Emich Automotive chose to give back to the community, partnering with several oil companies to supply healthcare workers with free oil changes throughout the pandemic. Besides company- level CSR, Emich also participates in local initiatives like Denver Active 2030, which raises about a million dollars a year for underprivileged youth in the city. smartauction. for the car search, without the wheel spin. The Ally SmartAuction platform is a true help for dealerships everywhere. With the ability to quickly find the vehicles you’re looking for, save a specific search, access inventory 24/7, and bid on live auctions, you will be able to keep up-to-date with what’s in-demand, and stay on top of what your customers are looking for. Contact your local Account Executive today to learn more. ©2021 Ally Financial Inc. T:3.6" T:4.9"