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May-to-June declines followed historical patterns while F&I results set new June highs.

Repair costs have climbed nearly 54% since 2019, providing important context for rising F&I income as product attachment levels off. By Gregory Arroyo The cost of keeping a vehicle on the road has changed dramatically since 2019. The Consumer Price Index for motor vehicle maintenance and repair rose 53.6% between May 2019 and May 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Repair costs increased another 6.1% during the most recent 12-month period. That inflation d

Growing service warranty work brings reimbursement fights, audits, chargebacks, and new guidance.

Record May F&I performance offset softer sales and another decline in front-end gross.

F&I PVR reached its highest April level as volume eased.

The panel's most valuable AI advice had nothing to do with AI.

Front gross surged, collapsed, and may finally be finding its floor.

The first quarter of 2026 extended one of the strongest F&I PVR performance stretches in StoneEagleDATA, with F&I offices averaging $1,986 in F&I profit per vehicle retailed (PVR) — up nearly 8% year over year and roughly 50% above 2019 levels.

StoneEagleDATA shows dealers navigating fewer deals but stronger per-vehicle profits, as affordability pressures quietly reshape the industry landscape. By Gregory Arroyo New data from StoneEagleDATA — drawn from transaction-level insights across more than half of U.S. auto dealer rooftops — offers an early read on how the industry is navigating 2026. The picture is steady at first glance. But beneath the surface, the dynamics shaping dealer performance are beginning to shift

F&I PVR is up roughly 50% since 2019. StoneEagleDATA benchmarks help explain whether product performance, financing trends, or both are driving it.

Negative equity keeps rolling forward into the next purchase. And when you zoom in far enough — down to the transaction level — you start seeing dealership behavior shift under pressure.

Strong March volume meets margin pressure as F&I continues carrying the deal.

Front-end down, F&I strong as March becomes the inflection point.

Lower deal counts, but strong F&I kept deal profitability largely intact.

Press Release: Deal margins compressed, but F&I strength steadied profitability through year-end.

A transaction-level reality check on why 2026 forecasts are cautious.

Press Release: Partnership creates a foundational data and reporting layer for AutoTrust’s dealer-owned performance platform

Flex Story marks an evolution in how Pencilwrench helps technicians document repair work.

Front-end and total gross per deal hit 2025 lows in December.

Data-driven F&I empowerment anchors StoneEagle’s reimagined solutions debuting at NADA 2026.