Groupe PSA has created a new set of social distancing and hygiene guidelines for its retail network. These include demonstration videos, ensuring showrooms are ready to open safely to the public as soon as the Government lockdown restrictions lift. Since April, Groupe PSA retailers have been accommodating safe home deliveries, conducted in accordance with official… Continue reading Groupe PSA sets social distancing and hygiene guidelines for dealers
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“Not all bad news” for dealers as buyer interest holds up
Consumer interest in buying a car is holding during lockdown, with 84% of those who plan to buy in 2020 are actively researching now. A recent CarGurus survey revealed that only 4% who were planning to buy this year before the pandemic have now delayed their plans indefinitely, but many buyers are likely to return… Continue reading “Not all bad news” for dealers as buyer interest holds up
Jaguar Land Rover dealers expand delivery options for customers
Jaguar Land Rover UK is expanding its online and remote retail capabilities to deal with COVID-19 restrictions. Since May 2019, customers using its online configurator have been able to buy cars online. Jaguar and Land Rover retailers are now offering tailored services for vehicle deliveries Some have individual handover bays which have been prepared in… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover dealers expand delivery options for customers
Consumers wary of visiting dealerships once lockdown is lifted
The majority of consumers are concerned about visiting dealerships when the lockdown is lifted. That’s the conclusion of a survey carried out by Auto Trader in mid-April. It found that while 82% of consumers researching their next car are looking to buy now or as soon as they’re able to make a transaction, more than… Continue reading Consumers wary of visiting dealerships once lockdown is lifted
FCA helps dealers maintain links with customers
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK (FCA UK) has launched a video conferencing system to allow its retailers to maintain an essential link with customers and prospects. The CAR@HOME system allows retailers to help customers configure their car, send in videos and images for a trade-in evaluation and even send through finance offers. From next week FCA… Continue reading FCA helps dealers maintain links with customers
Nissan dealers to provide 100 cars to NHS workers
Nissan has announced that it will provide 100 cars for free use by NHS workers via it’s UK dealer network. More than 30 dealer sites, those still able to operate, are taking part in the initiative. The vehicles are provided at no cost and will include complimentary insurance and roadside assistance. Only fuel or charging… Continue reading Nissan dealers to provide 100 cars to NHS workers
The Bottom Line: Driving profitability with data
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Used car values slide -2.2% in March amid coronavirus restrictions
Overall used car values fell 2.2% in March. This was caused by a fall in retail and trade demand due to the Covid-19 crisis, according to cap hpi. It was a month of two-halves with trade values tracking at a -0.3% from the previous month on Friday 13 March. However, there was a dramatic effect… Continue reading Used car values slide -2.2% in March amid coronavirus restrictions
Demand down as customers avoid dealerships, says Cazana
Dealerships will have to reach out to customers differently to keep sales moving in a difficult market, Cazana has said. The market has seen a big reduction in the number of customers coming into the dealership, likely due to the social distancing being practiced in response to the spread of coronavirus in the UK. The… Continue reading Demand down as customers avoid dealerships, says Cazana
Glyn Hopkin opens three new MG dealerships
Glyn Hopkin has opened three new MG sites in Cambridge, Milton Keynes and St Albans. The trio of dealerships joins the group’s existing Glyn Hopkin East London MG franchise in Ilford. The new Glyn Hopkin sites will benefit from the group’s innovative ‘Buy Online’ service, which allows customers to browse the dealership’s full inventory at… Continue reading Glyn Hopkin opens three new MG dealerships