Glossary
Days to sale
Days to sale (or days on sale / stock ageing) measures how long a retail unit spends from “ready for sale” until it is sold — definitions vary slightly by dealership, but consistency matters more than the exact label.
Why dealers track it
Longer days-to-sale often correlate with carrying cost, price reductions, and missed opportunity. It is a practical weekly metric for independents, especially when capital is tight.