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THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING DATA AND THE BEST ADVERTISING CHANNELS TO MAXIMISE YOUR MARKETING PART TWO
- August 6, 2019
- Posted by: Josh Locke
- Category: News, Tips For Dealers
No CommentsWe’re doing our part as the industry’s leading dealership performance partner by offering some simple and easily implemented marketing tips, to save you time and maximise your profits and efficiency. This is part two of our tips list, filled with some helpful advice so that you can navigate the relentlessly changing marketing side of the
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Family Holiday Cars Top Sellers In June
- July 8, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Families and summer holidays seem to be dominating the thoughts of car buyers at the moment as MPVs, SUVs and estates were the fastest-selling used cars last month – with a few optimistic buyers perhaps believing our summer will continue pushing convertibles up the sales charts too! A low mileage, 2018 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
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Do Hybrids Pose Dangers For Dealers?
- July 1, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Dealers 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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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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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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