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The National Treasury’s announcement on the scrapping of the proposed increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT) has been widely welcomed.
- Industry News
- 24 April 2025
In today’s social media age, reviews have become an important marketing tool. One of the main review “products” is Google reviews.
When I do research on a product or company to do business with, I always look for references or reviews. In the same way that you will look at references before you employ someone, clients are more often looking at references for your dealership.
I am no expert in Google reviews, the set up or T&Cs, but I know that we have seen a really good response from potential clients when it comes to deciding on our brand in our canopy business. The more positive reviews, the more likely it is that the client will be confident to deal with you.
Here are some basic suggestions:
Use your review score in your marketing and sales efforts. A good Google review score is something to be proud of and you should ensure that everyone knows about it.
Discuss positive and negative feedback with your staff so that everyone understands the importance of the reviews. Use the reviews to refine and improve processes in your dealership.
Inefficiency in a dealership is often not that obvious and that is why it is difficult to identify and address.
In the face of a shifting premium automotive market, Audi South Africa is also currently re-aligning its retail operations according to the new reality where the premium vehicle sector has contracted to nearly a third of its size compared to a decade ago, with 2024 marking the lowest level yet.
The commercial vehicle industry has seen a complete shift in the market over the past year. Despite challenging market conditions, Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA), along with its dealers and general distributors, successfully navigated the landscape to deliver great results, it says.