In today’s used car market, where speed and efficiency often make or break profitability, reconditioning has emerged as one of the most critical—yet overlooked—parts of the sales cycle.

Dealers who shine a spotlight on their recon process aren’t just checking boxes; they’re actively reducing waste, speeding up time to frontline, and ultimately putting more gross on the board.

Reconditioning can be messy. Vehicles go from service to detail to photos, often with no clear accountability or real-time visibility. That’s where tools like iPacket Recon play a quiet but important role. By structuring each step of the process and tracking it in real time, dealerships gain clarity on where every car is, what’s holding it up, and who’s responsible for moving it forward. The goal isn’t to micromanage—it’s to remove guesswork.

One key differentiator of iPacket Recon is its ability to silo teams so they only see what’s relevant to them. Service doesn’t need to be bogged down with cosmetic detail updates, and sales doesn’t need to track which car was dispatched to which technician. This reduces distractions and keeps each department focused on their part of the puzzle—without losing sight of the bigger picture.

The impact is tangible:

• Fewer cars stuck in limbo
• Faster approvals
• A tighter loop between purchase and sale

It’s not just about operational efficiency—it’s about preserving margin. Vehicles that get to the frontline faster are less likely to suffer price drops, and more likely to retail at peak market value.

At a time when every day counts, improving reconditioning visibility isn’t just good practice—it’s good business.

– Dan Anton

Director of iPacket Recon