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Habits of today’s car shoppers

Auto Service World

Car shoppers are more willing now to ‘cross-shop’ than before — meaning they are willing to look at both new and used options, a study from AutoTrader found. The study found that 47 per cent of used shoppers considered a new vehicle, while 36 per cent of new car shoppers entertained the option of a pre-owned vehicle.

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How a lack of off-lease vehicle is hurting the used market

Auto Service World

Off-lease vehicles are a key source of product for the used car market. This led to a robust flow of off-lease vehicles into the market, peaking in 2022, according to DesRosier. The Canadian used vehicle market is facing a significant supply shortage of younger off-lease vehicles, expecting to negatively impact the used sales market.

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Planning for the uncertainty ahead in CARS magazine

Auto Service World

The latest issue of CARS magazine is here and it features the annual Executive Outlook , featuring 10 leading experts in the mechanical repair sector sharing their thoughts on how the industry can navigate the uncertain time ahead. The post Planning for the uncertainty ahead in CARS magazine appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Man Buys Used 2017 Acura NSX in 2022, Drives Just 2,600 Miles, Gets Rid of It for $105,000

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It was purchased by a man living in Arizona back in 2022, when he proceeded to add 2,600 miles to the odometer, which indicates a total of just under 28,000 miles. Yesterday, this car sold at auction for $105,000. This 2017 Acura NSX boasts a Source Silver Metallic over red leather configuration and is powered by a twin-turbo 3.5L

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Where interest is growing as EVs tail off

Auto Service World

While electric vehicles (EVs) continued to appeal to Canadian car shoppers in 2024, widespread adoption remains low, according to data from AutoTrader. The data revealed that search interest in EVs grew by nine per cent this year, yet still represents just eight per cent of total vehicle searches on the platform.

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Autel: Pushing the Boundaries of Aftermarket Diagnostics 

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Nissan and Infiniti brands: 2020 and newer Sentra, 2022 and newer Pathfinder, 2021 and newer Rogue, and 2021 and newer QX60 models. 4, 2024 and newer Atlas, 2024 and newer Golf GTI, 2022 and newer Golf R, 2020 and newer A3, 2021 and newer Q4, and 2022 and newer Q5 e-Tron. Paypal and credit cards are available payment options.

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CARS Executive Outlook: J.F. Champagne

Auto Service World

CARS magazine reached out to leaders in the automotive repair and service sector of the automotive aftermarket to ask them about their thoughts about the industry over the next 12 months. While inflation in Canada has eased since 2022, consumer inflation expectations remained elevated, leading to reduced spending through 2024.

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