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Dealer Solutions removes PPSR confusion
13/12/2011 - Posted by Chris Vening

In the second PPSR practical example video we follow the processes when buying a vehicle.
The changes that PPSR will bring are really apparent in the buying process. After watching this video you will have a clear picture of what you will need to change when buying or trading a vehicle.
Key Takeaways:

Never buy any vehicle for ...
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12/12/2011 - Posted by Chris Vening

Hope you enjoy the Most Viewed Vehicle statistics for the last 60 days.
This graph shows you the most viewed vehicles by Make and Model across our national network.
Click HERE to view the results, we hope you enjoy them.


08/12/2011 - Posted by Chris Vening

The latest Used Car Activity Index figures are out!
We hope you enjoy this trend graph and that it confirms what you think is happening in your part of our automotive world.
You can see a larger image HERE.


Dealer Solutions removes PPSR confusion
22/11/2011 - Posted by Chris Vening

Today started early with a major fleet company finally spelling out how they want to transact with Dealers when PPSR starts and how they plan to protect their interests in dealing with Dealers
Now Dealers will have to decide if they can accept the risk in offering trading terms to this part of the market. We ...
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Dealer Solutions removes PPSR confusion
22/11/2011 - Posted by Chris Vening

We hope that you have enjoyed the videos of the Brisbane PPS (Act) seminars. If you haven’t they are  AVAILABLE HERE.
During the seminars we presented some practical and very popular examples of life with PPSR. These are now available for yor viewing pleasure HERE. We hope they help you and your people translate the legal ...
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Dealer Solutions removes PPSR confusion
17/11/2011 - Posted by Chris Vening

As promised we will be keeping you up-to-date with all things PPSR as we move closer to the commencement date in early 2012.
The Australian Government have put together some information sheets to help Motor Dealers get a basic understanding about the PPS Act.
The commencement date for the PPS (Act) remains at 1st February 2012.
Preparations are currently being ...
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17/11/2011 - Posted by Chris Vening

Ignore the content in this study and you will fall behind.
We haven’t seen a more comprehensive study of Automotive buyers and you can download a PDF HERE. The key findings offer Australian dealers a clear path forward with their internet strategy and how they should be attracting suspects, prospects and customers.
One standout change that drew our ...
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09/11/2011 - Posted by Chris Vening

Thanks to Colin Barnard of Google Australia for the invitation and for the permission to share the content of this years Google Thinkauto event in Sydney.
Once we recovered from the amazing venue we quickly realised how serious Google are about the automotive internet space and we starting thinking about what our industry and our dealers ...
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09/11/2011 - Posted by Chris Vening

We are back and still offering bragging rights and a $50.00 gift card are up for grabs if you pick/guess/fluke the car that owns this Headlight.
The winner will be first person who uses the blog comments below to correctly identify the Make and Model and uses a confirmable Dealer Solutions Client email address. Yes, we will ...
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04/11/2011 - Posted by Chris Vening

We decided not to develop Smartphone Applications (Apps) some time ago. We are often asked by clients why we took, and still maintain this position.
While there are two sides to this argument we believe our chosen position is still the correct one.
Lets see if I can convince you:

Are there are solid reasons for prospects & ...
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