I was at Albert Park this last week, the site of the 2017 Australian Grand Prix. And no, I wasn’t doing circuits of the track, nor was I there to see Daniel Ricciardo. What I was doing was attending the annual luncheon for the Australian Road Safety Foundation. If you’ve read any of my blogs […]
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I’m Bob Aldons, the owner of the 1800Approved Franchise for North Brisbane and carbusiness.com.au. This is a great opportunity for anyone with loans experience who wishes to have flexible hours and the ability to work from home as a finance broker This position will suit ex-Business Managers, retired Bank Managers, or stay at home Mums
Here’s a grab of some comments by Volkswagen Australia CEO Michael Bartsch in an interview with motoring journalists in Sydney recently. My only comment about this (and no, I wasn’t invited) was to ask Mr. Bartsch – Michael Bartsch, are you really insane? Your company is being vilified in all media about the way you’ve
A long time ago, franchise and used car dealers attracted business through stand out premises and things like flags and bunting. Today, almost all initial new inquiries come through either their manufacturers, online providers such as carsales.com.au, carsguide.com.au or the dealers own website. Your website is actually your second dealership face and if it’s not
At Car Business, we’ve got a goal to reach 500 likes on our Facebook Page by the end of March 2017. To encourage everyone to like the page, we’re giving away a $100 Caltex Fuel Card to one lucky person. Simply click this link – https://www.facebook.com/carbusinessqld and you’ll be taken to our Car Business Facebook page. Like
And not before time Jeep Australia. As the former chairman of the Chrysler Jeep Dodge National Dealer Council up until mid-2015, my board and I were in CJD’s face asking and then begging them to implement a 5-year warranty. The response was always “ Who’s going to pay for it?” Well, it would seem that,
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I’ve been driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee on and off for about 14 years. When I was appointed as the Chrysler Jeep Dealer for North Brisbane in 2003 (No dodge then) my first vehicle was a WH Grand Cherokee Limited. I loved that car and my passion for Jeep has continued. I’m driving a
As far as motor cars are concerned, a new car warranty, provided by the manufacturer, is limited to the time or kilometers noted in the owners manual. Holden, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Volkswagen and others still retain 3-year warranties whereas, for example, those same companies have a better warranty in the USA, primarily
Hi, Bob Aldons from Car Business with a syndicated report from colleagues at Indian Autos Blog and Autocar. A ‘serious’ motoring journalist suggests that Land Rover/Range Rover should only be purchased by those whose who have little intelligence and too much money. I disagree with you John, but would like to add that JLR needs
Hi, Bob Aldons from Car Business. I bought an Alfa Romeo Four C in early 2015, not long after its launch in late 2014. Waiting for my Alfa was arguably the hardest thing as when you buy something, whether a vehicle or anything else special, you want it NOW. My time with the 4C was
