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Amazon could be set to pilot online car sales in the UK after its UK sector boss admitted car sales executives were already being recruited in preparation for the scheme. E-commerce delivery expert ParcelHero issued a warning to UK car retailers after producing a report into the strategy of the burgeoning online retailer which highlighted its future role in the business of selling cars. ParcelHero’s head of consumer research, David Jinks, said: “From books to consumer electronics, Amazon has completely transformed the market wherever and whatever it has launched. “Now the likes of Evans Halshaw and Bristol Street Motors will be taking a deep breath as it accelerates into the world of car sales.” German trade magazine Automobilwoche this month revealed that Amazon is planning to move into the European car trade – starting in the UK. Automobilwoche revealed that industry specialist Christoph Moeller had been put in charge of Amazon's European business with car makers. Moeller told the publication that the company is already recruiting car sales executives. He said that Amazon plans to run the business out of Luxembourg and is looking at Britain as its probable pilot market. Jinks said: “Amazon is looking at every branch of retail. There is small wonder that it is now looking at car sales. “Amazon is already actively making loans to its marketplace traders: it may be able to offer attractive loans on new cars in the future to its Prime Members, for example. Amazon is also likely to offer long-term lease cars.” Jinks added: “Mr Moeller’s claim that the UK will be its pilot market makes perfect sense. Amazon launches many of its ideas in the UK before the US and internationally. “For example, Amazon trialled its own delivery arm, Amazon Logistics, in the UK before it launched it elsewhere, in order to perfect its one hour Prime Now service before commencing its own deliveries in America. “Amazon trialled selling small Fiats in Italy last year, with some success; but even the dinky Fiat 500 can’t be left under your doormat or in your porch. “Amazon will likely have to work with an established car distributor to deliver your new car; introducing an entirely new supply chain.” Lisa Bedwell, senior research director at Future Thinking, said: “Amazon’s ambitious move to take on the automotive market and sell vehicles directly in the UK is an exciting game changer which will be making established automotive traders nervous. “While key existing players such as AutoTrader are likely to take steps to offer a more tailored, specialised service to differentiate from Amazon, for automotive brands there is an opportunity to push for these platforms to offer more space where they can build a closer relationship with customers.” Bedwell added: “Trust is now at a premium in the automotive industry, particularly in the wake of the recent Volkswagen’s emissions scandal, with the brand-customer relationship more important than ever for the sector. "Brands may benefit from Amazon’s positive reputation, but should also be seeking to create more opportunities to communicate and engage with customers directly through these platforms.” Link to original article : http://www.am-online.com/news/dealer-news/2017/06/13/amazon-recruiting-car-sales-executives-ahead-of-uk-pilot-scheme?gutid=92488 Thoughts ?

yup most of them seem to be on "can't pay we'll take it away", the kudos is the limited company aspect and popping said ltd company as soon as it goes tits up

Have Amazon failed at any marketplace they have tried to enter?

Brum. There is s stretch of the A38 in North Brum that is full of main dealers, along with sub maybe 5 3/4k plots. I noticed most of them closed at the same time a few years back, which at the time was weird, but now I believe that must have been the effect of the CRA2015 right? Some of these plots are now filling up again, but most being Asian now. One I saw and thought I'd love that plot has now been taken over by a Romanian carwash.

I just need a cheap runaround for a few weeks. I'll give you £995 if you promise to buy it back off me for £950 in 6-8 weeks time.

I know its cheap but as long as it lasts me 12 months with no problems at all or me having to spend any money on it at all I will be happy.

only interested if it's got full jaguar service history and you give me the px price that auto trader says that my cars worth, regardless of them saying that yours is priced low. auto trader

"Is it 12 or 24 month warranty mate?"

"whens it taxed till mate ? " gumtree ?

Egay?

dont want to tell you how to suck eggs, but what ever you do make sure the timing is spot on there murder for timing up correctly.

IMO Its utter bollocks that customers think they can hold us in corners stating CRA15.... ITS A 14 YEAR OLD CAR FFS Rant over

Piston ring wear and tear for a 3 cylinder Polo of its age and mileage should be expected, the engine hasn't failed its showing commensurate wear. It is proven that engine at that mileage will show the wear indicated, reiterate it should be expected.

Its a car that cost £1500, what do they expect...Tell them, it is showing wear and tear commensurate with the 3 cylinder model at its age and mileage, to expect anything else is unreasonable.

do worn piston rings render a car goosed?

The above is good advice. The best way to do what your suggesting is a full and final settlement letter - you sign and she signs. This means that your £600 would serve as completion to her complaint and any further issues arising from that car and the engine as it's been sourced elsewhere and a third party, not instructed by you, has fitted it.

So an oil consumption test has been performed! How many miles before a litre of oil is needed! Is the oil consumption within the manufacturer's guide lines.

Polo 3 cylinder no doubt there shocking engines, there on ebay from £275 up if you have a local mechanic who could swap it for you i would swap the engine and go again. I have done two this year avoid them big time, the 1.4ltr engine doesnt suffer this common fault.