Car manufacturers and the iPhone generation

628 More

Earning the right to be successful

609 More

Knowledge is power

713 More

Selling cars – it’s all about timing

1,005 More

Truemag

  • Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Archives
  • Contact
  • Subscribe

Car choice and price in April may not be bettered this year

The many and various bank holidays and Easter school break in the month of April mean that with only 18 days trading and many people taking a holiday it is likely to be a difficult month for car dealers. A difficult period in a market that many believe is getting harder.

The influx of part-exchanges from late March are still finding their way on to the wholesale market giving trade buyers more choice than they have had for some time and helping to cool prices considerably in the process.

The auctions are suddenly seeing more unsold and re-entered cars than for quite some time and sale conversions are falling.

Although the underlying picture is still one of cautions optimism, there is likely to be pressure on late plate cars as manufacturers offer their network much bigger financial incentives on new cars in order to try and stimulate the market. This will make late plate versions of similar models look expensive.

Dealers will be under major pressure to reduce their ageing stock profile and keep tight management of their stock in general with particular attention paid to ensuring their cars are priced to the changing market.

This situation is likely to be quite temporary as there are still likely to be a lack of quality retailable cars around.

For car buyers looking for a used or new car this month it is likely that both the choice and price may not be bettered at any other time this year.

Apr 11, 2011In51der
  • Used car market suffered “dramatic slowdown” in April according to CAP
  • Get in early in the new year as the choice may soon diminish
  • Late plate ex-rentals can definitely be a wise choice
  • Price swings – So how does a dealer price a used car?
  • Buying a new car – The choice is frightening
  • The choice is frightening but so is the profitability
  • Underlying nervousness affecting the car marketJust what is the price of a new car?
    In51der

    Motor Trade Insider - Bridging the gap between the customer and the Motor Trade

    11 years ago Blog, Car Finance, Consumernew car prices, used car prices74
    Most viewed
    Top 100 UK Dealer Groups
    39,742 views
    The car sales process and the “9 point plan”
    11,803 views
    webuyanycar review – They will buy any car but beware of the asterisk
    6,186 views
    Most commented
    Car sales and the power of silence…
    25 Comments
    Car dealers still not prepared to play the “we buy any car” game
    23 Comments
    A Traders Tale – Part Four
    22 Comments
    Win a pre-loaded Ipod Shuffle!
    19 Comments
    Bargain of the Week – StreetKa 1.6i Luxury
    14 Comments

    Auto Transport

    About MTI

    Motor Trade Insider
    is written by people working actively in the motor trade for people on the inside and people on the outside.

    Our aims
    Build a bridge between consumers and the trade, create Interesting and informative content, break down barriers and create better understanding, expose bad practices and rip-offs and promote outstanding products and service.
    Have something to say?
    We are always looking for experienced writers who can write good original quality posts on motor-trade-insider.com. Please contact us if you would like us to consider you. Make sure you give us details of your own blog or a link to some articles you have written.
    2017 © Motor Trade Insider
    Truemag theme by StrictThemes