Weekly Wrap: Spotlight on used vehicles

Last week, used-car values in the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased once again after a month of decline back toward normal seasonality. Used-vehicle values have squeezed some consumers on the lower end of the credit spectrum out of the market in the third quarter, according to Credit Acceptance Corp.’s Chief Executive Douglas Busk. CAC logged an 8.8% year-over-year decrease in originations last quarter. Meanwhile, competitive pricing is helping credit unions gain market share in the used-vehicle market.