Increasing inventory continues to be a challenge for some used car dealerships.

"Normally, these spots would be filled, with a row of cars here and the garage packed," said Omid Khalili of Marin Motors, a used car dealership in San Rafael.

Khalili has been selling cars for 17 years and says the numbers aren't where they should be. His co-worker Don Davis is in his 47th year.

"Every car sale is unique. It's one of a kind," said Davis.

They both say the inventory at online auctions is relatively low.

"It's slim pickings. It's not the same anymore. The inventory is not there," said Khalili.

The latest data from CARFAX shows that average used car prices have climbed to their highest point in 18 months to just under $25,000.

That means shoppers are paying around $1,300 more for the avera

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