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Question time with our CEO

Our CEO Nathan Coe joined our latest webinar to answer your questions and share our plans for 2022. Find out what he had to say.

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How we’re bringing more buyers to you

Our marketplace is going from strength to strength and is the number one choice for consumers looking for their next vehicle. Find out how we’re bringing more buyers to you.

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2021: The year that saw victory for voltage

2021 will be remembered for many reasons in the automotive industry. It was a year when we saw unprecedented consumer demand, a shortage of new cars brought about by the ongoing chip shortage and a year when we saw used car prices soar.

But of all the developments in our industry last year, none was so significant than the growth we saw in electric vehicles.

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A bright spark for new car sales

Despite 2021 ending with a drop in new car transactions, our Commercial Director Ian Plummer highlights that 2021 did see some encouraging trends that look set to continue into the new year.

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3 key areas for retailers to focus on right now

To make the most of the next few weeks, retailers must continue to ensure they’re able to deliver against the ever-increasing expectations of online consumers, delivering a seamless experience no matter where or how the buyer wishes to complete the transaction.

So, here’s our 3 top things to focus on right now.

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Planning for “Plan B”

The latest government announcement sees England moving to “Plan B” in order to tackle the rising number of Covid cases as the Omicron variant continues to spread. But what does this mean for retailers?

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December’s browsers turn into January’s buyers. Are you prepared?

Did you know that 42% of buyers in January this year did their research in December 2020?

Whilst the current market is far from predictable, it’s a safe bet that those buyers looking to make a purchase early next year are doing their research and looking at your adverts on our marketplace right now. So what do you need to do to prepare for January?

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