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Insights from the UK’s #1 automotive marketplace
How to save time, money and effort with part-exchanges and deliver a brilliant customer experience remotely
In a time when physical contact must be limited for the foreseeable future, handling part-exchanges is understandably an obstacle to selling safely and efficiently. Discover how a simple solution can help you manage your part-ex process remotely now, and more effectively after reopening.
Latest buyer insight following this week's government announcement
Watch Data and Insight Director, Rich Walker, in an exclusive video update, as he shares the latest view of consumer behaviour following the recent government announcements.
Bring your buyers confidence: an update from Nathan Coe
There’s certainly been a shift in consumer buying behaviour as they look to perform more of their car buying journey online, which is a trend we only see increasing. We’d urge any of our customers who aren’t currently displaying their Covid safety measures on Auto Trader to do so now.
Your valuations and price indicator questions answered
On last week’s webinar, we held our first Ask the Expert session with resident data guru, Jim Stamp. Here’s a round-up of the questions Jim answered in the session, as well as those we didn’t get time for.
The ‘70s are back: Don’t miss out on sales this plate change
Given the wholly unprecedented context of 2020, a profitable September is more important than ever to all our retailer and manufacturer partners.
Retail’s back: new car response skyrockets in June
Many retailers are anxious to get back on track, keen to recuperate lost sales. But amidst the uncertainty, we’re seeing good signs. Signs that the demand for new cars is bouncing back - and some.
A Q&A with Chorley Group director, Adam Turner
In this week’s webinar, Marc was joined by Adam Turner, Sales and Marketing Director of Chorley Group, a multi-franchise dealership based across the North West. Find out what Adam and his team at Chorley Group are doing in order to get retail ready.
What’s happening with sourcing? Q&A with Dealer Auction CEO
Our webinar host, Stu Leatherbarrow, caught up with Le Etta Pearce, CEO of Dealer Auction, to discuss her unique view of the wholesale and auction marketplace. In this Q&A, Le Etta shares insight into the activity she has seen across the wholesale sector and what to look out for in the coming months.
Used car values vital to successful restart of car sales
Retailers have been patient and pragmatic on pricing during the lockdown. Whilst prices are still being corrected, adjustments haven't been made as often, or by as many retailers. Learn why maintaining price stability is key to restarting car sales.
Expert advice for distance selling
Back by popular demand, hear expert advice on this tricky subject from Trading Standards consultant, Peter Stonely.
How is pricing being affected during COVID-19 and what should my strategy be when trading resumes?
We’ve been getting a lot of questions on pricing trends and behaviour we’re observing, so our Franchise Brand Director did some digging and shares his commentary on what we’re observing, how this might relate to previous economic crises and offers his advice to those in the motor trade. A must read.
What happens on Auto Trader when the Queen is on TV?
As you might expect, we’re receiving lots of questions at the moment about what we’re seeing on our platform and how potential car buyers are responding to the current situation. Richard Walker, Data & Insight Director, shares his key insights into the market today.
A guide to distance selling
Distance selling will be uncharted territory for many retailers. But in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it’s one of the few options retailers have to continue operating. But what exactly is it? And are your current contract terms ready to operate in this way? Our webinar host, Stu Leatherbarrow, caught up with Trading Standards expert, Peter Stonely, to discuss the rules and regulations around distance selling.