Used vehicle operational intelligence

USED.
UNDER CONTROL.

See what’s being missed. Know what needs attention. Take action.

LotHQ is a managed, independent operational intelligence and accountability layer for used vehicle departments. We turn available dealership reporting and public-facing inventory data into clear management priorities.

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Built by Canadian automotive industry professionals.

Inventory exception

Fictional demonstration data

Illustrative sample LotHQ vehicle-exception analysis for a 2022 Ford F-150 XLT

Illustrative sample analysis. Demonstration data only; not a dealership performance claim.

Decision required

Market position

At 104% of market after 71 days, pricing requires a deliberate review.

Capital at risk

$2,430 of recon requires a clear completion or correction decision, not an assumed profit outcome.

Retail response

Low engagement means the listing and market position need attention before the next review.

Merchandising

Photo and description coverage need completion before management evaluates the next retail response.

Recommended next actions

Review and complete required recon.
Adjust price to market if warranted.
Update photos and description.
Reassess market response in 7 days.

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90-Day Initial Pilot

$1,500/month Pilot Partner Pricing + $1,000 One-Time Implementation & Launch

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What LotHQ audits

The used operation, not just a report.

LotHQ adds an experienced second set of eyes, focused on exceptions that require management attention.

Explore what we look at

Inventory, aging and capital exposure

Pricing and market position

Reconditioning cost and time-to-front-line

Gross performance and inventory turn, when available.

Acquisition mix and wholesale risk

Live listings, photos and retail readiness

Vehicle-level exceptions and accountability

Observable retail readiness

WE DON'T STOP AT THE SPREADSHEET.

A vehicle can be listed without being ready for a proper retail opportunity. LotHQ reviews the public listing in operational context and identifies what management should verify.

Listing / photo audit

Illustrative sample data · Stock U2318

2023 Toyota Highlander XLE

Photo coverage

9 photos currently live

Key retail views are missing from the listing.

Rear seats missing

Cargo area missing

Wheel close-ups missing

Driver cockpit missing

Merchandising gap

Description incomplete. Key equipment and features are not adequately showcased.

Observable cosmetic flag

Potential wheel damage visible in listing photography. Verify vehicle condition.

Human verification required

Potential concern from listing photography. Physical verification recommended.

Listing imagery can show a potential issue, but it cannot confirm vehicle condition. Physically inspect the wheel and decide whether repair is warranted before the next retail review.

Action required

Complete the missing photos, improve the description and feature coverage, physically inspect the flagged wheel, then update the listing after any warranted correction.

How LotHQ Starts

A clear first 90 days.

A fast, structured start that turns available information into a practical management rhythm.

01
Launch
Start the 90-day Pilot Partner engagement.
02
Provide Your Data
Provide available inventory data from existing dealership systems.
03
Establish the Baseline
LotHQ analyzes the current inventory position and completes the initial inventory and merchandising audit.
04
Identify What Needs Attention
LotHQ surfaces prioritized inventory, pricing, aging, reconditioning and merchandising exceptions for management review.
05
Track & Measure
LotHQ monitors and reports through the pilot so management can see identified issues, actions and changes over time.

What management receives

An operating agenda for the week.

Vehicle priorities

Specific stock-level actions with the context behind each decision.

Department exceptions

Aging, capital, reconditioning and mix issues that require management attention.

Accountability

Prioritized actions, owners, due dates and follow-through checks.

No replacement system

LotHQ works from reports and exports your dealership already uses.

Live inventory review

Observable presentation standards reviewed alongside operational context.

A clear next decision

Keep, reprice, fix, monitor or exit review, stated in management language.

Structured management engagement