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Sight unseen’ sales growing for trustworthy websites
- May 22, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry, News
No CommentsDealers whose websites lead buyers through the sales process from start to finish as if they were visiting the showroom are increasingly likely to get orders from buyers even though they won’t have physically seen or driven the vehicle. A new report from AA Cars which surveyed nearly 20,000 in-market people, revealed a fundamental shift
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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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Independent Dealers Set to Continue Battle For Used Stock
- May 13, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry, News
Independent dealers are facing a tougher challenge to source stock as demand grows from franchised retailers looking to make up ground with used sales as registrations of new cars slows. Market analysis shows that manufacturers are increasingly pushing more ex-lease cars and vans straight back into their franchised networks, taking them out of the open
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Condition of Ex-Lease Cars a Concern Says Used Car Sector
- April 18, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Used car dealers trying to source stock say they are facing growing numbers of ex-lease vehicles which have been badly repaired leaving them to deal with the cost of extra remedial work before they are fit for sale. Trade insiders say the problem is getting worse because of the growth of personal leasing in both
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Growing EV Demand Gives Dealers Sales Opportunities
- April 11, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Independents should be stocking electric and hybrid cars and vans this year to capitalise on growing demand for these vehicles as their range increases, the national recharging infrastructure improves and cities begin to roll out Clean Air Zones putting a renewed focus on cutting emissions. Auto Trader named the all-electric Nissan LEAF, the fastest selling
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What Challenges do Vehicle Dealers Face in 2019 and How are They Planning to Minimise Their Impact?
- February 25, 2019
- Posted by: Kari Jones
- Category: Automotive Industry, Tips For Dealers
2018 was an interesting year for vehicle dealers, bringing a surge in demand for used cars and reduced interest in new motors, but what does the year ahead have in store? A recent report by CarGurus investigates the biggest issues identified by dealers and what action they are planning to take in response. What will
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Which Stock Should Your Dealership be Acquiring This Year?
- January 21, 2019
- Posted by: Kari Jones
- Category: Tips For Dealers
New data from the Autorola Group’s used vehicle intelligence expert, Indicata UK, shows that the Ford KA was the fastest-selling used car between 6 and 36-months old sold by dealers in 2018. There was a total of 1.1 million used cars from this age group sold throughout the year that Indicata UK looked at, measuring
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If Electrification is the Future, What About the Present?
- January 10, 2019
- Posted by: Alex Baker
- Category: Automotive Industry
You may notice them as you drive along, or you may pick them out in their charging spaces at the supermarket, but EVs are by no means mainstream. In 2016 EVs made up 0.4% of new car registrations, by 2017 that number had risen to 0.5% and for 2018 it ended at 0.6%. This is
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Used Car Dealers Must Adapt as Stock Acquisition Becomes Increasingly Challenging
- December 12, 2018
- Posted by: Kari Jones
- Category: Automotive Industry, Tips For Dealers
With demand for used cars higher than it’s been in years, retailers are having to turn to alternative methods and adapt their acquisition strategies to compensate. Remarketing expert, Manheim has recently conducted a dealer sentiment survey, in which used car dealers have expressed their views about the current trends. Survey Findings In response to difficulties
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