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November 2020 New Car Sales Review - Part 1

December 10th 2020 by Rene | Car Sales Data

Finally, the new car industry has seen a turn in fortunes, showing its first sign of recovery after what seems like an eternity. The 31 month losing streak is officially over, providing much-needed optimism to dealers, while also giving some reason for hope as far as the broader economic recovery across Australia goes. FCAI chief executive Tony Weber had this to say in the wake of the results – “With the...

Weekly Dealer Car Enquiries: Sunday December 6

December 8th 2020 by Rene | Buying a Car, Dealerships

New Car Warranties for Every Brand

December 5th 2020 by Rene | Buying a Car, Car Ownership

One of the biggest differentiators when buying a new car compared with a second-hand vehicle is that you’re certain to be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, to the maximum extent permissable. This will generally cover mechanical failures arising from defects or issues relating to the car’s design or the parts used. In addition, you are usually covered for the provision of a loan car and roadsi...

Why Your Car Isn't Worth As Much As You Think!

December 3rd 2020 by - | Buying a Car, Pricing Issues and Practices

Currently most people have an overinflated idea of the value of their existing car and what they are going to get if they trade it in. In my opinion, this is largely due to the easy access to classifieds sites where similar cars listed for sale are mistakenly used to benchmark the market value. Let me explain... It's called Carsales not Carsold. The prices you see advertised are anything but the actual sales price....

Will the Fixed-Price Agency Model lead to Higher Prices for New Car Buyers?

December 2nd 2020 by Rene | Buying a Car, Dealerships, Pricing Issues and Practices

Late last month, in Canberra, there was a Senate Inquiry discussing the plan put forward by Honda and Mercedes-Benz to introduce fixed pricing across their dealerships. Honda has already committed to roll out a fixed-price agency model from the middle of next year, whereby its showroom numbers will be slashed dramatically to cater to the move. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz intends to make the switch in early 2022. What...

Weekly Dealer Car Enquiries: Sunday November 29

November 30th 2020 by Rene | Buying a Car, Dealerships

Why You Could be about to Pay More to Use that Electric Vehicle

November 24th 2020 by Rene | Car Ownership, Next Generation Car Developments

While governments around the world apply their best efforts to increase the uptake of electric vehicles, something different is happening down under that many might come to question. Over the last week or so, we've had news that the populous states of South Australia, New South Wales and now Victoria will be looking to charge electric vehicle owners a road user charge starting from the middle of next year. The lang...

Weekly Dealer Car Enquiries: Sunday November 22

November 23rd 2020 by Rene | Buying a Car, Dealerships

October 2020 New Car Sales Review - Part 2

November 19th 2020 by Rene | Car Sales Data

October 2020 New Car Sales Review - Part 1

November 18th 2020 by Rene | Car Sales Data

Against all the odds, the new car industry showed remarkable resilience in October, almost reversing the market’s losing streak, while coming in well ahead of expectations. The change in momentum was best summed up by FCAI chief executive Tony Weber, who said that “after a very challenging year, we are seeing ‘green shoots’ in the Australian new vehicle market”. Total new car sales La...

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