Archive for December, 2008
credit plus asked:
Buying a new car is likely to be one of the biggest purchases you make other than buying a house, therefore when buying a car it is important to take many issues into consideration.
The current economic climate has left consumers struggling with cash flow. Therefore it is important for consumers to make sure they consider their own situation in terms of being able to afford certain goods. Cars, being a large cost yet important in most people lives, are available to purchase either by a lump sum payment or available on finance.
“while registrations of new cars for fleet and small business users are both expected to decline, Mintel believes that the downturn will have most impact upon sales to private individuals, which are expected to drop below 1 millions units for 2008” (Mintel 2008).
This market downturn has possible implications of increasing prices from dealers who need to maximise on each sale. The future car market is not set to recover from this for a few years yet. With no growth, and inflation increasing each year, the car market could suffer.
“Mintel forecasts difficult times ahead for the value of the total car market, with growth remaining stagnant. From 2008-2013 we expect the market to grow and decline by one percent. Without the effects of inflation on motoring this equates to a drop of 10%” (Mintel 2008).
There are some who believe that buying a car is something that consumers should consider doing whilst the country is in this downturn as dealers will become more competitive to sustain sales figures. The marketplace could be seen as an attractive proposition to those who are not as affected by the credit crunch or economic downturn as some others.
“A potential slowdown in the economy, cost of fuel and road charging are some of the factors that will make it difficult for this market to sustain growth. Furthermore competition is likely to grow strong, as people become savvier and aware of prices through searching on the web” (Mintel 2008).
Buying a car on finance is therefore an attractive option for some consumers, who are able to see through the now acclaimed recession. If the payments for a car are split to small monthly manageable payments rather than one large lump sum then it is more feasible to sustain a good cash flow for most consumers through these harder times.
The economic downturn is has a large effect on the lending market. Due to current banking conditions, banks are less willing to lend finance to consumers. The implications of which for buying a car or sourcing a car on finance for consumers means it will be harder for them to obtain finance without applying for a secured loan and or those with solid credit history.
However, it is still possible to get the finance for buying a car for those with poor credit as there are some banks, more stable than others, that are able to capitalise on the poor market environment.
Consumers seem to be less interested in the notion to buy a new car. New car sales a set to decrease by 17% but buying used cars is set to rise to 14%.
Used cars that depreciate less have become a more attractive option when looking to buy a car than buying a new car.
In the long term cars will remain essential for many, and as the economy regains strength there should be no reason why this market cannot return to strong positive growth, particular as the new concerns such as being greener impact on new car designs” (Mintel 2008)
Buying a new car is likely to be one of the biggest purchases you make other than buying a house, therefore when buying a car it is important to take many issues into consideration.
The current economic climate has left consumers struggling with cash flow. Therefore it is important for consumers to make sure they consider their own situation in terms of being able to afford certain goods. Cars, being a large cost yet important in most people lives, are available to purchase either by a lump sum payment or available on finance.
“while registrations of new cars for fleet and small business users are both expected to decline, Mintel believes that the downturn will have most impact upon sales to private individuals, which are expected to drop below 1 millions units for 2008” (Mintel 2008).
This market downturn has possible implications of increasing prices from dealers who need to maximise on each sale. The future car market is not set to recover from this for a few years yet. With no growth, and inflation increasing each year, the car market could suffer.
“Mintel forecasts difficult times ahead for the value of the total car market, with growth remaining stagnant. From 2008-2013 we expect the market to grow and decline by one percent. Without the effects of inflation on motoring this equates to a drop of 10%” (Mintel 2008).
There are some who believe that buying a car is something that consumers should consider doing whilst the country is in this downturn as dealers will become more competitive to sustain sales figures. The marketplace could be seen as an attractive proposition to those who are not as affected by the credit crunch or economic downturn as some others.
“A potential slowdown in the economy, cost of fuel and road charging are some of the factors that will make it difficult for this market to sustain growth. Furthermore competition is likely to grow strong, as people become savvier and aware of prices through searching on the web” (Mintel 2008).
Buying a car on finance is therefore an attractive option for some consumers, who are able to see through the now acclaimed recession. If the payments for a car are split to small monthly manageable payments rather than one large lump sum then it is more feasible to sustain a good cash flow for most consumers through these harder times.
The economic downturn is has a large effect on the lending market. Due to current banking conditions, banks are less willing to lend finance to consumers. The implications of which for buying a car or sourcing a car on finance for consumers means it will be harder for them to obtain finance without applying for a secured loan and or those with solid credit history.
However, it is still possible to get the finance for buying a car for those with poor credit as there are some banks, more stable than others, that are able to capitalise on the poor market environment.
Consumers seem to be less interested in the notion to buy a new car. New car sales a set to decrease by 17% but buying used cars is set to rise to 14%.
Used cars that depreciate less have become a more attractive option when looking to buy a car than buying a new car.
In the long term cars will remain essential for many, and as the economy regains strength there should be no reason why this market cannot return to strong positive growth, particular as the new concerns such as being greener impact on new car designs” (Mintel 2008)
Jenny L asked:
I bought a used car privately, and the seller told me a mechanic told him it was safe to drive…specifically the brakes…and 2 days later I have failed brakes and ABS and nearly 1000 in repairs. We did not have a bill of sale….just a title…I’m in Ohio…can anyone shine some light on this for me?
I bought a used car privately, and the seller told me a mechanic told him it was safe to drive…specifically the brakes…and 2 days later I have failed brakes and ABS and nearly 1000 in repairs. We did not have a bill of sale….just a title…I’m in Ohio…can anyone shine some light on this for me?
MIND THE GAP asked:
On a range of 1 to 100 with 1 being the most trustworthy, how would you rate car sales persons?
On a range of 1 to 100 with 1 being the most trustworthy, how would you rate car sales persons?
Viv asked:
If sales taxes had already been paid when the car was new, do they need to be paid again? I know on used car sales between private parties no sales tax is assessed, but how about on a used car purchase from a dealership, i.e. Nissan, Ford, etc..
If sales taxes had already been paid when the car was new, do they need to be paid again? I know on used car sales between private parties no sales tax is assessed, but how about on a used car purchase from a dealership, i.e. Nissan, Ford, etc..
I have seen sales tax returns for car sales, and to my understanding, resale/wholesale is non-taxable, for sales tax purposes.
Thanks in advance for your help.
AND WHY DOES THIS APPLY FOR DEALERSHIPS???
demonhunter asked:
My father had stated to work for a car dealer as a sales man. he gets paid min. wage plus commission. the problem is if he makes more from his base pay than his commission they make him pay back the difference. so if he works 60 hours and lets say makes 500$ from his base pay and in sales he only makes 200$ the dealership makes him pay back 300$. i have a problem with this and i think its illegal. please any one with knowledge of this proffesion tell me.
My father had stated to work for a car dealer as a sales man. he gets paid min. wage plus commission. the problem is if he makes more from his base pay than his commission they make him pay back the difference. so if he works 60 hours and lets say makes 500$ from his base pay and in sales he only makes 200$ the dealership makes him pay back 300$. i have a problem with this and i think its illegal. please any one with knowledge of this proffesion tell me.
warddavenny asked:
The King of 1980’s Used Car Salesmen.
Clearly out of his mind..
LEADPILE’S worst salesman
optica00002 asked:
The car shipping services are gaining more and more customers as the world becomes almost entirely globalized. Anything from motorbikes to lorries or trucks can be shipped by the companies involved in this business! The online car sales and car auctions are also among the things that have had a positive influence on the demand for car shipping services. The outcome of all this is the fact that today there is a wide range of car shipping companies to choose from. However, picking a car shipping service that is suitable for your car is no easy task at all!
The first thing you must decide upon is whether your car needs to be enclosed in a container or not during shipping. The truth of the matter is that enclosed containers are more expensive. In this particular case, your car will not need to suffer from wind or rain during transportation. Therefore, should you be the proud owner of a luxury car, this is the only method to really protect your investment.
Another thing to keep in mind is the car inspection. Most car shipping companies will have a car inspection checklist before and after the car is shipped. You must absolutely go through that checklist and make sure your condition of the car is checked correctly before shipping.
The shipping routes are also important. Some of the car shipping companies can deliver it to your house. It may be to your disadvantage that some of them only deliver to major cities and certain pickup locations, after which you are expected to go there to collect the car yourself and at your own expense. There are also a number of car shipping companies, which will charge an additional fee to ship it to your house. Therefore, it is very important you check with the company before you make the shipping arrangement.
Last, but not least, you must know a few things regarding the car shipping insurance. You may want to check with the car shipping companies on the shipping insurance coverage on your car and the cost involved. Most car shipping companies include insurance in the total shipping cost. The ones, which do not include them at some point, will surely require an additional charge in the end.
To sum it up, it is very important to know the precise costs involved in any car shipping situation!
The car shipping services are gaining more and more customers as the world becomes almost entirely globalized. Anything from motorbikes to lorries or trucks can be shipped by the companies involved in this business! The online car sales and car auctions are also among the things that have had a positive influence on the demand for car shipping services. The outcome of all this is the fact that today there is a wide range of car shipping companies to choose from. However, picking a car shipping service that is suitable for your car is no easy task at all!
The first thing you must decide upon is whether your car needs to be enclosed in a container or not during shipping. The truth of the matter is that enclosed containers are more expensive. In this particular case, your car will not need to suffer from wind or rain during transportation. Therefore, should you be the proud owner of a luxury car, this is the only method to really protect your investment.
Another thing to keep in mind is the car inspection. Most car shipping companies will have a car inspection checklist before and after the car is shipped. You must absolutely go through that checklist and make sure your condition of the car is checked correctly before shipping.
The shipping routes are also important. Some of the car shipping companies can deliver it to your house. It may be to your disadvantage that some of them only deliver to major cities and certain pickup locations, after which you are expected to go there to collect the car yourself and at your own expense. There are also a number of car shipping companies, which will charge an additional fee to ship it to your house. Therefore, it is very important you check with the company before you make the shipping arrangement.
Last, but not least, you must know a few things regarding the car shipping insurance. You may want to check with the car shipping companies on the shipping insurance coverage on your car and the cost involved. Most car shipping companies include insurance in the total shipping cost. The ones, which do not include them at some point, will surely require an additional charge in the end.
To sum it up, it is very important to know the precise costs involved in any car shipping situation!
donimator1 asked:
what most car salesmen would like to say to thier customers
jabo asked:
Car sales in Australia are improved last year 2007, but this year its quiet flipped because of some global problems like the increase of fuel price in International market in the previous quarters of 2008. Australia have a more than 15 million motor vehicles on the road which is about 77% are passenger vehicles. Last year over 1 million vehicles are sold in Australia which is 60% of that was passenger vehicle cars and the remaining percentage are sold SUVs.
According to the car sales from November, 2007 to November, 2008, the car sold are seasonally adjusted depends on every month of the year. And it depends also into the car sales of every city in Australia. Because some of the cities have decrease each sales and some are increase. But In general, the sales are depreciate this year because of fuel price. But it doesn’t mean that car sales are totally lowered in percentage, there’s a little bit adjustment only. Because of this quarter of the year, the car sales are on the go for booming it again. Due to the lowering of fuel price in international market, many of car buyer are on the go again to buy some cars.
The most car model sold are Toyota which have an about 22.5 percent share. Next car model sold are Holden who has 14%, and Ford that has 10% market share in Australia. Because of the number of passenger cars in Australia, the most sold car are Toyota corolla which is often to be a passenger car. So, you can notice the depreciation of private vehicles sales. In that matter, the fuel turmoil during the previous quarters of the year is the main reason why the car sales are low. That’s why, car industry are still on recovery in this quarter.
About the sales of used cars versus the new cars, used cars are more sales than new cars. No wonder because all over the world. In car industry, used cars are most in retail because of the economical price of it. If you compare of the new cars, used car price are almost half of the price of the new car. When it comes to the quality of the engine, new car is advantage. But when it comes to the price, used car is advantage. But you need to check the quality of the used car you want to buy. Since it was used already, you are not assure of the quality of it. You need to check the parts of it (Engine, Body, Chassis). Unlike the new cars that you don’t need to check it because it was surely on the good condition. In Australia, used cars are greater in sales because of the lower price of it than the new cars. The best example or used cars great sales are this year 2008. Because or the fuel hike, car buyers are made their own choice to buy used cars in order to get a lowest price. In generalization, the win-win situation when it comes to the car sales this 2008 was in favor of used car dealers.
Car sales in Australia are improved last year 2007, but this year its quiet flipped because of some global problems like the increase of fuel price in International market in the previous quarters of 2008. Australia have a more than 15 million motor vehicles on the road which is about 77% are passenger vehicles. Last year over 1 million vehicles are sold in Australia which is 60% of that was passenger vehicle cars and the remaining percentage are sold SUVs.
According to the car sales from November, 2007 to November, 2008, the car sold are seasonally adjusted depends on every month of the year. And it depends also into the car sales of every city in Australia. Because some of the cities have decrease each sales and some are increase. But In general, the sales are depreciate this year because of fuel price. But it doesn’t mean that car sales are totally lowered in percentage, there’s a little bit adjustment only. Because of this quarter of the year, the car sales are on the go for booming it again. Due to the lowering of fuel price in international market, many of car buyer are on the go again to buy some cars.
The most car model sold are Toyota which have an about 22.5 percent share. Next car model sold are Holden who has 14%, and Ford that has 10% market share in Australia. Because of the number of passenger cars in Australia, the most sold car are Toyota corolla which is often to be a passenger car. So, you can notice the depreciation of private vehicles sales. In that matter, the fuel turmoil during the previous quarters of the year is the main reason why the car sales are low. That’s why, car industry are still on recovery in this quarter.
About the sales of used cars versus the new cars, used cars are more sales than new cars. No wonder because all over the world. In car industry, used cars are most in retail because of the economical price of it. If you compare of the new cars, used car price are almost half of the price of the new car. When it comes to the quality of the engine, new car is advantage. But when it comes to the price, used car is advantage. But you need to check the quality of the used car you want to buy. Since it was used already, you are not assure of the quality of it. You need to check the parts of it (Engine, Body, Chassis). Unlike the new cars that you don’t need to check it because it was surely on the good condition. In Australia, used cars are greater in sales because of the lower price of it than the new cars. The best example or used cars great sales are this year 2008. Because or the fuel hike, car buyers are made their own choice to buy used cars in order to get a lowest price. In generalization, the win-win situation when it comes to the car sales this 2008 was in favor of used car dealers.
Thomas Champeval asked:
A used Oldsmobile Bravada is a SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) that also seems to have elements of a sedan. The Bravada comes complete with the “OnStar.” system and when you climb into the driver’s seat and close the door; it certainly gives a feeling of protection from the outside world
What you can expect from a used Bravada SUV is a big, spacious pre-owned vehicle with good height in relation to the seats. If you’re looking to buy a used SUV with something extra, then give the Oldsmobile Bravada a test drive. You will be surprised to discover that it handles very softly owing to the suspension of a lighter-style more normal in a used car rather than an SUV. You will hardly feel the road surface when driving the Bravada and that it sticks to the road like glue and even with a very strong wind blowing it remains stable and aero-dynamic.
A used Bravada comes equipped with leather seats, the control panel instruments and controls are well accommodated. Buttons for radio /CD-changer with a capacity of 6 CD’s, controls and management have been added to the steering wheel, so that you do not have to let go of the steering wheel to make adjustments.
All four wheels are helped with disc brakes and an ‘anti-lock’ system, always a great added extra to consider when buying a used vehicle. The keys are remote control and work very well, making it easy enter to the quality used vehicle and secure it.
There is that used SUV feeling of being above the traffic, but only slightly, it does not almost give you vertigo like some SUV’s do, that is to do with the used car like SUV characteristics. Any passengers in the back seat will be comfortable throughout a journey with lots of available leg room. There is plenty of room for luggage in the rear of the used Bravada; and with a towing package, you can pull up to 5000 pounds.
The most common engine type found at used auto dealers will be the V-6, 4.3L providing 190 horsepower and 250 pounds of torque, the transmission will be a 4-speed electronic automatic with steering wheel and hydraulic power. What more could you ask when you buy a used auto that is mostly SUV but part used car.
The Bravada was first sold in Canada in 1992 and since then it has become a highly desirable used vehicle right across the country and across all kinds of used auto buyers. Its use of the remarkably successful Atlas engines has helped to propel this used vehicle to a higher level of popularity than just about all its rivals.
Rear wheel drive is another factor that appeals to many used vehicle purchasers across the nation. There are even used custom vehicle models available that have embroidered seats and the exterior spots vintage looking company badges and one off chrome wheel sets. This is a used car well worth enquiring about at you local used auto dealership.
A used Oldsmobile Bravada is a SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) that also seems to have elements of a sedan. The Bravada comes complete with the “OnStar.” system and when you climb into the driver’s seat and close the door; it certainly gives a feeling of protection from the outside world
What you can expect from a used Bravada SUV is a big, spacious pre-owned vehicle with good height in relation to the seats. If you’re looking to buy a used SUV with something extra, then give the Oldsmobile Bravada a test drive. You will be surprised to discover that it handles very softly owing to the suspension of a lighter-style more normal in a used car rather than an SUV. You will hardly feel the road surface when driving the Bravada and that it sticks to the road like glue and even with a very strong wind blowing it remains stable and aero-dynamic.
A used Bravada comes equipped with leather seats, the control panel instruments and controls are well accommodated. Buttons for radio /CD-changer with a capacity of 6 CD’s, controls and management have been added to the steering wheel, so that you do not have to let go of the steering wheel to make adjustments.
All four wheels are helped with disc brakes and an ‘anti-lock’ system, always a great added extra to consider when buying a used vehicle. The keys are remote control and work very well, making it easy enter to the quality used vehicle and secure it.
There is that used SUV feeling of being above the traffic, but only slightly, it does not almost give you vertigo like some SUV’s do, that is to do with the used car like SUV characteristics. Any passengers in the back seat will be comfortable throughout a journey with lots of available leg room. There is plenty of room for luggage in the rear of the used Bravada; and with a towing package, you can pull up to 5000 pounds.
The most common engine type found at used auto dealers will be the V-6, 4.3L providing 190 horsepower and 250 pounds of torque, the transmission will be a 4-speed electronic automatic with steering wheel and hydraulic power. What more could you ask when you buy a used auto that is mostly SUV but part used car.
The Bravada was first sold in Canada in 1992 and since then it has become a highly desirable used vehicle right across the country and across all kinds of used auto buyers. Its use of the remarkably successful Atlas engines has helped to propel this used vehicle to a higher level of popularity than just about all its rivals.
Rear wheel drive is another factor that appeals to many used vehicle purchasers across the nation. There are even used custom vehicle models available that have embroidered seats and the exterior spots vintage looking company badges and one off chrome wheel sets. This is a used car well worth enquiring about at you local used auto dealership.