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Considerations When Buying Ex-Demonstrator Vehicles

December 30th 2019 by Rene | Buying a Car, Pricing Issues and Practices

Earlier this year, the new car industry changed the method with which it reports some of its sales data. As a result, one of the consequences to come out of this is a reduction in the number of ex-demonstrator cars being sold in showrooms across the country. The changes are because of the way reporting obligations dictate stock transfer from manufacturers to dealers. You can read about the particulars in greater det...

Bad Motoring Habits that will Depreciate the Value of Your Car

December 26th 2019 by Rene | Buying a Car, Pricing Issues and Practices

By now you’ve probably done your homework into what is a reasonable price for the new car that you have your eyes on. While many motorists focus on the initial purchase price of a car, it’s also important to consider what its resell value might be. One of the biggest factors shaping the resale value of a car is depreciation. As soon as it departs the showroom floor, you’re already staring at a hair...

November 2019 New Car Sales Review - Part 2

December 7th 2019 by Rene | Car Sales Data

November 2019 New Car Sales Review - Part 1

December 7th 2019 by Rene | Car Sales Data

With November coming to a close, the data for new car sales once again points to a torrid time in the industry, with no respite in sight. The chief executive of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) summed it up best, calling it “a tough market”. Beyond that, he was also on record, quoted as saying, “The industry has been looking for a lift for some time now and has activated multiple...

Should I worry about the Record Number of Car Recalls?

November 17th 2019 by Rene | Buying a Car

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock these last few years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of cars being recalled. Many have been due to the Takata airbag saga. Others have been as a result of the Dieselgate fiasco that caught up some of the industry’s biggest names. In the case of reliable stalwarts likes Toyota and Mazda, they too have fallen foul to several recalls. It seems like every...

October 2019 New Car Sales Review - Part 2

November 10th 2019 by Rene | Car Sales Data

October 2019 New Car Sales Review - Part 1

November 10th 2019 by Rene | Car Sales Data

As another month goes by, we’re no closer to seeing a turnaround in the new car industry. The FCAI is now pointing to the effects “over-regulation of the financial sector” is having on vehicle sales. It’s worth noting however, while the housing market suffered from the same issue, we’re starting to see early signs there that things are on the bounce, so why is it worse here? As we do eve...

Will Combustion Engine Vehicles Get More Expensive?

October 19th 2019 by Rene | Next Generation Car Developments, Pricing Issues and Practices

A lot of publicity is emerging about the rollout of electric vehicles slowly creeping into the market. Future adoption rates are expected to accelerate at a rate of knots, with ongoing costs set to be the driving factor to encourage motorists to make the switch. While the above trend should help increase accessibility to mainstream audiences, what does it mean for our existing fleet of cars? With the majority of veh...

September 2019 New Car Sales Review - Part 2

October 12th 2019 by Rene | Car Sales Data

September 2019 New Car Sales Review - Part 1

October 12th 2019 by Rene | Car Sales Data

As pessimism takes hold of the new car industry, the penny has dropped that the lull in sales across the board is anything but a short term hiccup. In fact, in some quarters it’s being pointed to as a sign that the economy is in no great shape. So with that in mind, just how did new car sales fare during September? Was there any sign of a rebound, or did the record losing streak continue into yet another succes...

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