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Van Retailers Face Mixed Messages From The Market
- November 18, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
No CommentsUsed van retailers are facing difficult trading conditions as their customers hold back from buying decisions and the market gives out mixed messages, subdued in some areas but more buoyant in others. According to the latest report from Glass’s, wholesale auction activity in September slowed while businesses wait for the political and economic situation to
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City Centre Diesel Ban No Threat Says Dealer
- November 8, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Demand for diesel used cars and vans will continue just as strong as before says a dealer who believes the recent announcement by Bristol City Council to ban diesels within a central area from 2021 will have next to no effect on sales in the second-hand sector. The city council is to exclude privately-owned diesel
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Slow September Hits Supply
- November 1, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Prices have stabilised as the knock-on effect of a slow September for 69-plate cars and vans in the new sector ripples through into the used market restricting the supply of stock. Cap HPI says values in Black Book Live dropped 0.6% at the three year/60,000 mile point last month, the same as a year ago
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Used LCV Dealers Cautious As They Await Political Outcome
- October 29, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Dealers are wary of buying too much used van stock as the trade goes into the year-end and businesses await the outcome of the political situation. Glass’s says that the latest data shows more vehicles on the wholesale market than buyers. It says September’s sales figures were down 9% on the previous month and 15%
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Well-Filmed Videos Answer Buyers’ Questions
- October 25, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
A full and well-filmed video should answer at least 80% of the questions a prospective customer might have, making it easier to convert a viewer into a buyer. James Brown, Sales Manager at the Redgate Lodge dealership, said their award-winning videos typically last between three and five minutes per car and will have the full
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Is The Forecourt-Based Business Model on Borrowed Time?
- October 17, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
The founder of a multi-award-winning dealership says he can see the time just a few years from now when buyers will expect a fully digital journey from searching to delivery and dealers relying on a forecourt-based business will struggle to cope. Jacob Freshwater, who set up Fresh Motors in Norfolk three years ago, said he
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