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Do Hybrids Pose Dangers For Dealers?
- July 1, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
No CommentsDealers handling hybrid or electric vehicles either on their forecourts or workshops have been advised that they should not face higher insurance premiums – but have been issued with a health and safety warning about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries catching fire. The Independent Garage Association says it has heard that some members are being
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AFV Shortage Means Good Profit Chance For Dealers
- June 27, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Used car dealers can make a good margin on second-hand hybrids or electric vehicles with a new report showing their values accelerating into the fast lane with a growth of nearly 5% as demand far outstrips supply. The latest Auto Trader Retail Price Index shows that Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) are seeing spectacular rises and
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Tech To Transform Used Car Business In Next Five Years
- June 21, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Used car retailers will see online auctions overtake physical sales, franchised dealers will take an even bigger part of the market, sales systems will have to be far more integrated and digital-only dealerships will begin to replace forecourts – all within the next five years. These are some of the predictions from NextGear Capital, part
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New Car Buyer Secrets Exposed To Help You To Adapt In 2019
- June 12, 2019
- Posted by: Josh Locke
- Category: Automotive Industry
A recent survey conducted by Carwow, focusing on the car buying public shows that certain assumed knowledge about automotive retailing might not be based on reality. To gain a better understanding of how consumers make their new car buying decisions, extensive research and data were analysed and from it, Carwow head of manufacturer partnerships, Phil
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Part-ex prices crucial for profit says auction boss
- June 10, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Used 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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The Motor Ombudsman not trusted by users
- May 30, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry, News
The Motor Ombudsman has more than doubled the number of staff in its Customer Service section after getting a rating of just 1/10 on the Trustpilot user review website following scores of complaints about the scheme. TMO, which acts as a go-between in a dispute between a dealer or garage and a customer, says it
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