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Part-ex prices crucial for profit says auction boss
- June 10, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
No CommentsUsed car valuations could be heading for their biggest drop in a decade this month and dealers are being advised not to pay over the odds for part exchange and then plan to recoup their money at auction. Andy Conde, of Manheim Auctions, says that cars which were force-fed through the new car sector by
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Used Estates Coming Back Into Fashion
- June 6, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Estate cars knocked SUVs off the top seller’s list last month as space and value became a priority among buyers in the used car sector and the chances of a dealer selling one were especially strong if it was a Ford. A 2012 petrol/manual Focus estate was the fastest selling used car last month, taking
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Vehicle Health Checks Are Important to Build an Ongoing Relationship With the Customer
- June 6, 2019
- Posted by: Josh Locke
- Category: Automotive Industry, Tips For Dealers
Communication is key when it comes to building a loyal customer database. You can bridge the gap between services or new car purchases by inviting customers in for a free vehicle health check. Not only can technicians identify work that needs doing which can help you generate additional profits, but they also allow you to
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Click Dealer Leading the Charge in Online Retailing of Used Vehicles in the UK
- June 4, 2019
- Posted by: Jamie Baker
- Category: Automotive Industry, News, Tips For Dealers
Since its launch in January 2018, Click Dealer’s revolutionary online vehicle retailing platform, ClickEngage, has taken the automotive industry by storm, processing a huge £47.6m worth of sales from enquiries generated through the platform. ClickEngage™ can be utilised on any dealership’s website, franchise or independent, through the use of technology integration and the forward-thinking development of
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Shortage of retail ready stock forces up prep costs
- June 3, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Used car dealers should be prepared to invest more in valeting staff or be ready to pay sub-contractors more money, as a shortage of quality stock forces traders to get more competitive to put retail ready vehicles in their showrooms. A new report from the Vehicle Remarketing Association – which holds its AGM in Birmingham
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Research Claims Car-buyers Want To Spend More Time With Salespeople
- May 29, 2019
- Posted by: Josh Locke
- Category: Automotive Industry, News, Tips For Dealers
So it turns out that the commonly held belief that consumers can’t stand car salesmen, is a load of rubbish. Research has shown that your typical car buyer wants to spend more time with their salespeople, and it demonstrates that prolonged absences by those salespeople during the purchase process lead to poorer satisfaction with the overall
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Meet the Clickers – Paul De-Ath
- May 24, 2019
- Posted by: Ben Wood
- Category: Meet the Clickers
Meet the Clickers returns once again for Episode 74 and this week, we’re joined by Click Dealer stalwart and all-round DMS wizard, Paul De-Ath. Paul took his place in the hot seat to discuss everything from his trusty Morris Marina to his love for egg and chips. Here’s what he had to say… Hi Paul,
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Auctions see sector value uplifts in April
- May 21, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry, News
Dealers need to present well prepared and accurately described stock which has full documentation and a realistic reserve to sell at auction as a new report reveals some market hot spots. A leading auction house said that there was strong demand in some sectors last month with fleet and lease, dealer part-ex and nearly new
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Government’s New EV Approval Scheme Open to Independent Dealers
- May 17, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry, News
Independent car dealers and auctioneers can apply to be audited and recognised as an Electric Vehicle Approved retailer if they meet the standards of a government-backed nationwide scheme unveiled this week which aims to boost buyers’ confidence in EVs and the garages selling and servicing them. The standard for electric vehicle dealer accreditation has been
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Dream Start for Trade Price Cars Racing at Brands Hatch
- April 11, 2019
- Posted by: Josh Locke
- Category: Automotive Industry, BTCC
Trade Price Cars Racing team celebrated an exhilarating start to the new Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season with a podium finish first time out at Brands Hatch. Rising star Jake Hill and former F1 racer Mark Blundell didn’t have the easiest of starts in the Audi S3s, but overcame a difficult starting grid
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