IMPACT AUTO

Name

IMPACT AUTO

Legal name

Impact Auto Group, Inc

Website

https://impactautogroup.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Used Vehicle Sales: One-time transactions selling pre-owned vehicles from inventory. Vehicles range from economy cars to luxury brands. Revenue generated per vehicle based on negotiated selling price.
2. Vehicle Trade-In: Purchasing vehicles from customers as trade-ins, appraised and valued to offset vehicle purchases.
3. Financing Services: Facilitating vehicle financing through partnerships with multiple auto finance companies and banks, earning referral or origination fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Impact Auto Group is a used car dealership that sells pre-owned vehicles from a single Miami, Florida location. The dealership offers inventory across multiple brands and body styles, vehicle financing assistance via partner lenders, and a trade-in appraisal program. Operations are supported by an online inventory browsing and credit application platform built on the AutoManager dealer website system.

Product overview

Impact Auto Group, Inc operates as a used car dealership offering pre-owned vehicle sales across 16+ automotive brands (Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Cadillac, Kia, Mazda, INFINITI, Acura, and RAM). The product portfolio centers on a core inventory of pre-owned automobiles available in various body styles (sedans, SUVs, trucks, vans, hatchbacks, convertibles). Supporting services include vehicle financing assistance, trade-in appraisal programs, and online tools for inventory search, test drive scheduling, and loan calculations. The dealership emphasizes customer satisfaction through rigorous vehicle inspection and partnerships with multiple auto finance companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Sale of pre-owned automobiles across multiple brands including Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Cadillac, Kia, Mazda, INFINITI, Acura, and RAM. Inventory spans sedans, SUVs, trucks, vans, hatchbacks, and convertibles, with vehicle pricing displayed per listing. Customers can browse online and complete purchases in-person at the Miami dealership.
• Vehicle Financing Services Financing assistance connecting customers with multiple auto finance companies and bank partners to fund vehicle purchases. Includes a loan calculator, online credit application, and pre-approval options processed by the dealership's Finance Department.
• Trade-In Appraisal Program (Sell Us Your Vehicle) Program enabling customers to obtain a no-obligation trade appraisal for their existing vehicle, with the appraised value applied toward the purchase of another vehicle from the dealership.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutoManagercoreTechnology or IntegrationAutoManager provides the dealer website platform powering the online inventory management, vehicle listings, and credit application systems. The website is built on AutoManager's automotive dealer platform.
• ShipMyVehicle.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended vehicle shipping partner for customers who need to transport purchased vehicles to locations outside the Miami area.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoNation USA: Used car division of AutoNation, the largest automotive retailer in the US. Operates standalone used vehicle stores similar to Impact Auto but as part of a much larger multi-brand dealer group.
• Hendrick Automotive Group: Largest privately held automotive dealer group in the US, with both new and used vehicle operations. Comparable as a multi-brand dealer serving a regional consumer base, though at significantly greater scale.
• Berkshire Hathaway Automotive: Automotive dealer subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway operating franchised new and used vehicle dealerships across the US. Comparable as a multi-brand used vehicle retailer, though at significantly greater scale and capital backing.

Direct peers

• EchoPark Automotive (Sonic Automotive): Used-vehicle-only 'store within a store' and standalone hubs operated by Sonic Automotive. Comparable as a brand-diverse used car retailer with integrated financing and trade-in options.
• DriveTime: Used vehicle retailer that specializes in in-house financing for subprime and credit-challenged buyers. Closely comparable to Impact Auto's financing-inclusive model and similar customer base.
• CarMax: The largest used-car retailer in the United States, operating superstores that sell pre-owned vehicles across multiple brands with in-house financing. Directly comparable as a multi-brand used vehicle dealer serving consumers, although at vastly greater scale than Impact Auto.
• Carvana: Online-first used car retailer enabling fully digital browsing, financing, and home delivery. Directly comparable in the same multi-brand used-vehicle retail category with integrated financing, though with a fundamentally different (e-commerce) delivery model.
• Vroom: Online used-car retailer offering vehicle browsing, financing, and home delivery. Comparable in the online used-vehicle shopping and financing space, though recently restructured its operations.

Emerging players

• RumbleOn: Omnichannel powersports and used vehicle marketplace. Comparable as an emerging player in the used-vehicle retail space with both digital and physical presence, though primarily focused on powersports.

Others

• TradeRev: Online used-vehicle appraisal and auction platform for dealers. Adjacent to Impact Auto's trade-in business as a technology supplier that helps dealers source and appraise inventory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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