But if you look around, used-car sales are down in a lot of cities.

There are some segments that do better in slower economic times, like used-car sales.

With new car prices continuing to spiral - the average new model goes for $19,800 - used-car sales have soared.

Republic, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has interests in waste management, electronic security and used-car sales.

So it includes their revenue from used-car sales, parts and service.

The beleaguered firm's three L.A. locations were concentrating on used-car sales in a frantic effort to stem the tide of loss.

Wal-Mart experimented this year with used-car sales in Texas.

Since 1993, new-car sales have grown 5.8 percent while used-car sales have jumped 25.8 percent.

Inflating residual values might have seemed like a low-risk idea during the mid- to late 90's, when used-car sales were robust.

Currently, certified used-car sales make up over 40 percent of all used-car sales.