Buyers visiting dealerships want freedom to look at cars without salespeople present, finds eBay Motors Group study
Three-quarters of buyers visiting dealerships want the freedom to browse unaccompanied by showroom staff.
Owners favour dealers over online buying services when part-exchanging, finds eBay Motors Group research
Despite the emergence of high profile online used car buying services, most owners would rather trade-in their vehicles with dealers when making their next purchase, preferring the convenience of transacting in one place.
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eBay Motors Group finds pricing beats brand loyalty for car buyers
Despite the massive investments made by car makers to nurture brand loyalty, the starting point for most buyers using car search websites is price, according to the latest Consumer Insight Panel study by eBay Motors Group.
Used car demand stable in June as supply shortage continues to bite, reports eBay Motors Group
Dealers saw welcome stability in demand in June but continued to battle with limited supply, according to eBay Motors Group
eBay Motors Group joins with [M]enable to launch Wellbeing Winners accreditation scheme for all dealerships
eBay Motors Group and [M]enable have joined forces to launch Wellbeing Winners, a new accreditation scheme to improve the mental wealth of employees in car retailers across the UK.
Used EV sales slow in May as stock volumes drop 10% month-on-month, reports eBay Motors Group
Sales of used EVs slowed in May as stock volumes dropped, with franchised dealers feeling the squeeze, according to the latest eBay Motors Group Market View.
More women and over-45s expect their next car to be an EV, finds eBay Motors Group study
When it comes to choosing the fuel type for their next car, one in two buyers expect to purchase an EV or hybrid, with women buyers more likely to make the shift than ever before, according to new research by eBay Motors Group.
Quarter of buyers will spend longer searching for next car due to rising prices and affordability, finds eBay Motors Group
Concerns over affordability will prompt more than a quarter (27%) of car buyers to spend longer searching for their next vehicle, according to eBay Motors Group’s latest Consumer Insight Panel research
Nearly a third of owners planning driving holidays this year expect to buy more suitable cars, finds eBay Motors Group
Car owners planning to upgrade their vehicles this year, ahead of staycations and driving holidays in Europe, could prompt additional sales opportunities for dealers, according to research by eBay Motors Group.