Anngow Marketing Dunedin News and views by Joel Anngow – Anngow Marketing

How many cars has your website designer sold ?

This may seem like a very unconventional question and you may think how does this have any relevance to making a new website for your car yard, However this question is very important for example if they have never sold a car in there life both over the internet or face to face how do they know what works and what does not? how do they know what information customers are looking for when they buy a car and how to cater to that need?

So before deciding to get a new website you must think why do you want a new website if that answer is to drive extra sales , service and parts business then you must think very carefully about the structure and content of the website.

Marketing online is now a important part of any industry including the Automotive industry this will only grow going into the future.

Below I want to go through something’s that may help you when buying your next car.

Buy from a registered motor vehicle trader as there are many benefit’s to you buying from a registered car dealer like

1. The car must be sold to you with a clear title

2. The car must be sold with a current Warrant of fitness

3. Car dealers can offer the best advice on servicing ( They may even have a service department )

4. Car dealers can offer tailored finance packages

I spoken about this in more detail on my benefits page if you wish you can read this by visiting the link below

Benefit’s of buying from a car dealer

If you are not buying from car dealer then I would suggest that before you purchase you buy a Vehicle History Check there are many company’s out there that offer this service like VIR and others.

you can check to see if there is money still owing on the vehicle and if there is a current Warrant of Fitness and Registration.

When you are buying your next car think about the car you are buying and whether it will suit your purpose is it a good car on fuel and do some research on it or ask someone else who has had one like it.

Buying a car is big process thats why it is always good to spend some time researching.

Note this page is only a guide to car buying in New Zealand.

Buying a car can be a stressful process however you should no that you can reduce that stress by researching online. Researching Online is much easier due to the large amount of information provided compared to looking in your local Newspaper.

For most people buying a car will be there second largest purchase besides property so when you are looking to buy a car make sure you know 1 the place that you are purchasing it from.2 your budget. 3 What car is best going to suit your needs. 4 Type of purchase is it going to be Hire Purchase , No Deposit car finance , Vehicle lease or cash etc. 5 Because New Zealand is small compared to the United States of America or Australia it will be much easier to purchase from other areas of NZ. 6 Know your rights it is always best to buy from a Car Dealer to find out more about this view our benefits page. 7 Research the vehicle and do buyers checks there are many suppliers that can help with information on a vehicle like VIR and there are many more resources for when you are about to purchase a vehicle. 8 Arrange Insurance and check with the dealer about servicing etc.

There is a myth about purchasing a car with cash will be better and give you more buying power

A buyer with a good credit history etc is just as important as a customer if not more important than one with cash.

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By Joel Anngow

Carbuying.co.nz

One aspect of vehicle servicing that is often overlooked is the replacement of your brake fluid.

Cars brake fluid has many qualities and these qualities have improved over the last few years.

However one drawback is that brake fluid has is that it attracts moisture on an ongoing basis right from when your vehicle was new.

Moisture can be corrosive on your cars brake components and have a detrimental effect on your cars braking performance.

It is advisable to refer to your cars franchise agent to find out what fluid replacement intervals they recommend to use.

They will also advise you on what brand or grade of brake fluid you should use in your car.

If you cannot find this information out I would recommend you replace your brake fluid in your car every 2 years regardless of the mileage you have done.

You need to refer to the cars service manual if your car has ABS or stability control as how to flush out the used old fluid and replace it with the new fluid.

Carbuying.co.nz your New and used car buying guide

Joel Anngow

A few years ago it did not matter what oil was used in cars as the engine technology was not as advanced as today.

The late model cars today need the right grade and the right brand with the necessary additives and properties.

If you are in doubt what brand and grade to use it would pay to check with the manufacturer before settling on an oil to use.

Some owners that use their cars for only short trips need to change their oil at regular intervals regardless of the mileage their cars are doing.

By changing their oil they prevent moisture build up and possible damage in their cars engine.

Some cars today also need the right engine coolant/antifreeze.

It can be very harmful to use the wrong type of coolant in some cars.

Borates and silicates can block some cars aluminium radiators and hot spots can damage you cars head bring about cracking and head distortion.

It is also important to change your coolant at the manufacturers recommended intervals to retain all the properties that coolant/antifreeze has.

These properties will protect all the parts your coolant system comes into contact with your cars mechanical components.

Avoid quick acceleration and unnecessary heavy braking.

Plan your trip to avoid heavy traffic congestion.

Sometimes the shortest route is not the best for your fuel usage.

Do not take luggage in your car that is not needed with you.

When possible turn off your air-conditioning.

Use your air-conditioning instead of opening your windows.

Keep your car’s tyres inflated to the correct pressure.

Replace your car’s air filter on a regular basis.

Tune and service your car on a regular basis.

Remove ski racks/luggage capsules and attachments on your roof when not in use.

Do not use your cruise control (if fitted) on undulating roads.

Avoid unnecessary idling your car.

Use the octane petrol ratting designed for your car.

Keep your car clean and free of under body mud.

Monitor your car’s trip computer if fitted.

This post is all about what influences people in carbuying some media look at reviews on new cars but do they cover the things that are most important to buyers?

Do people when researching cars look at what also comes with the car like road side assistance.

Is Price the most important factor?

Here are some other factors that people consider when looking to purchase a new or used car. Safety , Fuel Economy , Reliability , After sales costs , looks , design , style , features and much more

However these factors will be different depending on the person

Let’s look at a very important area and that is where you purchase from. Purchasing your next new or used car from a Car Dealer rather than a private sale will give you more peace of mind and security.

Many Car Dealers offer Free Warrantees with their vehicles or have them AA Checked. If you are looking to purchase a new car then most come with a Factory Warranty.

The most important thing to do when considering purchasing a new or used vehicle is to research about what you are looking to buy and there is no where better to do it than on the Internet.

The international oil price went down by over 10% over the past 30 days.

This will relieve the prices at the pump slightly but the decrease will not change the people’s new “think before taking the car” philosophy.

The traditional Sunday family drive could be a luxury of the past while the pump prices remain high.

Public transport patronage is increasing at a rapid rate to soften the cost of running the family car.

The drop in demand for fuel over the last 3 months has been as a result of a decrease in the general car usage.

Motor vehicle retailing has been affected from April this year but from a consumers point of view now is a great time to buy with the low prices out there.