As transaction prices rise, customers bring larger down payments to the table

Retail and wholesale used-vehicle prices have surged as a result of production disruptions and supply shortages. At auctions such as this Manheim Houston site, vehicle values are expected to rise again this spring.

February 14, 2022 05:00 AM

Today's rising vehicle values aren't destined to lead to underwater customers and a stalled market for car-buying and lending.

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