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If you thought that the effect of the financial crisis on consumers was just scare mongering by the Government or the media then you were wrong. If you thought that the effect of the financial crisis on consumers was just scare mongering by the Government or the media then you were wrong. A study carried out this week shows that 1 in 3 people will not be buying a new car this year Wholesale John Miller Jersey , or until the financial situation clams down.
Research from the automotive market consultancy GfK Automotive found that 鈥淥ne in three motorists are looking to keep their used cars in Guildford longer before purchasing a replacement鈥? The research was carried out amongst 4,000 British motorists and shows a unified shift in approach to car buying and ownership.
With fuel prices rising, insurance premiums increasing and surging inflation, UK motorists are looking for any way they can save some money on their motoring bills. According to the survey more than a quarter of us have changed our insurance companies to reduce premiums. Quite worryingly one in 20 of us are cancelling our breakdown service plans 鈥?I believe that there are some things you have to bite the bullet with and just accept Wholesale Shaq Lawson Jersey , and breakdown cover is one of them.
17% of those surveyed say they no longer service their car at a franchised main dealer, opting instead to get it done at a local independent garage, thinking it is cheaper. 1 in 10 of those questioned also said that they now 鈥渃ar share鈥?to help minimise their use of the car.
Francisco Lopez the GfK Automotive managing director, said: 鈥淭he long economic recovery is changing the way people approach all aspects of car ownership and this is having serious consequences on the sector. It is no longer the case that people will simply purchase a second-hand car instead of a new one 鈥?many consumers are putting off all major car purchases altogether. Additionally Wholesale Dion Dawkins Jersey , they are looking to reduce their car budgets in associated areas such as insurance premiums. All of these things take money out of the sector, further weakening it and threatening jobs.鈥?br > Francisco Lopez the GfK Automotive managing director, said: 鈥淭he long economic recovery is changing the way people approach all aspects of car ownership and this is having serious consequences on the sector. It is no longer the case that people will simply purchase a second-hand car instead of a new one 鈥?many consumers are putting off all major car purchases altogether. Additionally, they are looking to reduce their car budgets in associated areas such as insurance premiums. All of these things take money out of the sector Wholesale Zay Jones Jersey , further weakening it and threatening jobs.鈥?
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Being the Internet geek that I am, I spend lots of time online looking at websites and collateral materials of various kinds of businesses. Almost unfailingly what I notice is that if I compare all the marketing materials of businesses in a particular industry, they all appear relatively the same. My eyes then start to glaze over in boredom because I haven't found anything particularly compelling about any business that is different enough to stand out and grab my attention.
How good are you at being different and articulating your USP (Unique Selling Proposition)? Why would a potential client want to do business with you instead of your competition?
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For example, what company comes to mind when you hear the phrase Wholesale Tremaine Edmunds Jersey , "It's so easy a caveman can do it." GEICO is quickly becoming a household name in the car insurance industry. Notice that GEICO doesn't even promise the lowest prices, just that someone might save about 15% with them, and that it's very easy to begin using them for your insurance needs.
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