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Holding cost is defined as a vehicle's daily overhead

The best parts choice for many reconditioning jobs is

cost accumulating from when the dealership writes a

the one that enables internal technicians to get repairs

check for the car at auction, in trade, or as a private

done fast so the car can continue forward in its recon

purchase, until that vehicle is sold. NCM20 states that

cycle without delay. That " best part " might be OEM,

the average non-highline dealer spends $37 per day

second tier OEM, aftermarket, or in some situations,

per car to hold the inventory. Based on that, I say that

recycled. Recycled auto parts should be approved

" the cheapest part may not be the least expensive op-

purchases for internal parts professionals. When the

tion. "

deciding factor in parts availability is keeping reconditioning moving forward without delay, used parts may

If the vehicle is held up another day because you chose
to order the replacement part that is $28 cheaper than
a necessary part you currently have in stock (or can
procure that same day), even with a 24- hour turn on
your special-order part, your $28 " savings " just cost
you $9. 
Here is the math:
Additional one-day holding cost: $37
Cheaper part " savings " : $28 
Difference:  $37- $28 = $9
The bottom line of this is that internal parts to be used
for reconditioning should be handled by a parts pro.
These individuals can bring a different mindset to
sourcing parts from various resources to keep your
cars moving through recon.

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