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Auction Volumes To Stabilise In June
- June 17, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
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Auction houses expect to see volumes stabilise next month as the impact of reduced new car registrations in April and May and the fewer part-ex vehicles traded feed through to the supply of used stock. Many experts forecast that diesel values will continue their slide but those for petrol cars and vans will remain broadly
Second Hand Prices To Stabilise With Diesel Holding Strong
- June 13, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Prices in the used sector are going through a period of correction after petrol was boosted to a peak last summer but the market should stabilise going ahead and diesel becomes relatively more attractive, an analyst has said. Andrew Mee, head of forecast at cap HPI, said prices have been “volatile” for the past couple
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
