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Across the Atlantic, Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) is conducting two parallel recalls. The largest relates to Continental’s ProContact GX AO tyres. According to US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filings, centres on size 255/35R19 96H XL fitments of the tyre made between 9 May 2021 and 17 August 2024 and relates to potential belt separation issues. Continental reports that ProContact GX AO was mainly sold as an OE fitment for the Audi A4/A5. But approximately 10 per cent of the affected tyres were sold in the US replacement market.  As many as 146,568 tyres are covered by the recall and Continental estimates that 100 per cent have the described defect. https://lnkd.in/eW9KDFrd

Across the Atlantic, Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) is conducting two parallel recalls. The largest relates to Continental’s ProContact GX AO tyres. According to US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filings, centres on size 255/35R19 96H XL fitments of the tyre made between 9 May 2021 and 17 August 2024 and relates to potential belt separation issues. Continental reports that ProContact GX AO was mainly sold as an OE fitment for the Audi A4/A5. But approximately 10 per cent of the affected tyres were sold in the US replacement market.  As many as 146,568 tyres are covered by the recall and Continental estimates that 100 per cent have the described defect. https://lnkd.in/e-T7a2k8

To assist in debunking the “urban myth” that you must get your car serviced at an authorised dealership, the @australian automotive aftermarket association has produced a guide -𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴. This guide explains the concept of Capped Price Servicing and provides vital questions for you to share with your customers, to help them understand the details of a servicing plan they may be considering. It highlights potential conditions and limitations that may be encounted in common Capped Price Service plans. For more information 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTV53TH3

ANZ Automotive News 10-07-2024 Industry News and Market Trends 📰 📰 Peugeot and Citroen Slash Prices for Australia - Drive: Peugeot and Citroen have announced significant price cuts for their vehicles in Australia. This move is aimed at boosting sales and making their models more competitive in the market. https://lnkd.in/epGg_e3S 📰 Government Aligns CCS with Australia, Lifts Pressure on Utes - DRIVEN Car Guide: The government has aligned the CCS

Rev those engines, Automobile Enthusiasts! 🚗 Here's a robust #MondayMotivation to set the pace for the week. This week, we resonate with Mary Barra's view - "Do every job you're in like you're going to do it for the rest of your life and demonstrate that ownership of it." As dealerships evolve, services like shuttle provisions and vehicle pick-ups and deliveries have become pivotal. These upgrades harmonize perfectly with Barra’s ethos of long-term commitment and ownership. How is your dealership integrating these trends into its services to enhance customer value? Jump into the conversation and share your experiences! Let's speed into a week of delivering seamless services and valuable experiences. 🌟 #Innovation

April is normally the slow month after Easter when new car buyers start their winter hibernation by avoiding the wet and chilly car yards. In 2024 there was an early Easter and warmer weather which has lead to April achieving the highest-ever year-to-date new vehicle sales result. Fleet and Government buyers were the biggest winners with April deliveries being significantly higher than 2023. New car sales to Business buyers were up 27.8 per cent and sales to Government buyers were up 38.9 per cent. https://lnkd.in/gs3a8XGa

Hello LinkedIn community, I hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to share my recent experience with my Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, which I purchased on October 4, 2022. Despite being a premium product, I’ve been facing persistent battery issues for the past two months. 🚴♂️🔋 I’ve visited the service center three times, and while they confirmed that my bike has no other problems, the battery is clearly faulty. However, the service team has refused to replace it, claiming that the battery was manufactured in May 2022 and is therefore out of warranty. 📅❌ Here’s my confusion: I received the bike on October 4, 2022, and the battery comes with a 2-year warranty. So how can it already be out of warranty? This situation is incredibly frustrating. As a premium customer, investing in one of Royal Enfield’s top models should come with a promise of quality and support, and this experience has been disappointing, to say the least. I’m reaching out to Royal Enfield and the broader community to help bring attention to this issue. Is this the level of service we should expect for a high-end purchase? I urge Royal Enfield to reconsider their stance and provide a replacement battery under warranty. Customer satisfaction should always be a priority, especially for premium products. Thank you for your attention and support. 🙏 #RoyalEnfield #CustomerService #ContinentalGT650 #BatteryIssues #CustomerExperience #PremiumProduct #ConsumerRights

Understanding demands, trends, and challenges is crucial for success in the used car market. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, automotive dealers have faced significant hurdles in efficiently sourcing pre-owned inventory. A market-leading car brand in the UK partnered with DEKRA experts to overcome these challenges, improve market penetration and streamline sourcing processes. 📈 Discover how DEKRA's solution helped dealers find new ways of sourcing additional stock when the direct supply from the brand saw a dramatic reduction. 🔍 Download our case study to learn more about the strategies and solutions that can enhance your used car sourcing success. 📄 Complete the form to access the full case study: https://lnkd.in/dhtPtjmF #UsedCars #SourcingSuccess #DEKRA #CaseStudy

At #MarutiSuzukiTrueValue, experts are checking the pre-owned cars at 376 check points before delivering it to the customers. It assures the best car to the buyer. #GaadiMiltiHaiSirfTrueValuePe #SirfTrueValuePe #MarutiSuzukiTrueValue