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Millennials most likely to spread car repair costs with BNPL

Motor Trader

Millennials (people born between 1981-1996) are the most likely to use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services to cover repairs, servicing and MoT bills, according to Bumper. 43 is the average age of customers using BNPL. These owners choosing to spread their costs rather than pay upfront or use credit cards.

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How to Get Better Car Dealer Ratings and Repair Bad Reviews Online

AutoRaptor

In this article, we will explore the importance of online ratings and reviews, strategies to improve your car dealer ratings, how to address and repair bad reviews, and the key steps in maintaining your online reputation. Positive reviews can build trust and credibility, while negative reviews can deter potential customers.

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New dealer sign-ups help Bumper reach £500m sales

Motor Trader

Glyn Hopkin, Yeomans, Sinclair and Ancaster are among dealer groups who are now offering interest free loans to customers for car servicing through Bumper. Bumper said it was seeing “rapid growth” in Europe and forecasts a doubling of its repair volumes in Germany, Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands. years and £765. years and £768.

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2024 Ford E-Transit Custom electric van review: International first drive

Drive.com

Ford has brought electric power to its top-selling van, the Toyota HiAce-sized Transit Custom. The latest entrant is the Ford E-Transit Custom , the electric version of Ford’s new-generation rival for the Toyota HiAce, Hyundai Staria Load, LDV G10 and other ‘mid-size’ or ‘one-tonne’ vans. How much is a Ford E-Transit Custom?

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Glyn Hopkin offers interest free monthly payments for aftersales

Motor Trader

Glyn Hopkin is aiming to boost its aftersales business by teaming up with Bumper and offering customers interest free monthly payments for services and repairs. It will also be offered to owners booking cars in for services and repairs through the group’s contact centre.

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Cost of living crisis has changed consumer attitude towards vehicle maintenance

Motor Trader

The majority (90%) plan to keep their cars longer, 51% were exploring independent garages for affordable servicing, 38% are choosing not to authorise advisory repairs, and 15% reported skipping vehicle servicing because of costs.

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Dealer margins come under pressure with aftersales discounts

Motor Trader

Dealers offering discounts on servicing and repair work to gain business in a tight market risk trading customer retention for eroded margins and long-term damage to their businesses. The research also identified that over a quarter (27%) of customers spent between 500-1,000 on servicing and repair work in the last 12 months.

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