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In this issue Traders need to use p9 Dealer’s identity hijacked p10 Turbo range revved up p14 Ford opens parts centre reputable suppliers p16 Green policies in Japan ar dealers have been warned He discovered the website dealership, but it didn’t work when p23 Weak dollar hits buying to do their homework www.navigationau.com, which is Mitchell tried to install it. properly before buying after- run by a company that calls itself He then attempted to contact the p25 Record sales expected Cmarket components and systems Navigation Systems Australia, via supplier by email to complain and from overseas and online sources. a Google search. via a phone number listed on the The advice from the Imported “The navigation software from website, but received no response. Motor Vehicle Industry Association this site was about 50 per cent “Once they get your money, (IMVIA) comes after an apparent cheaper than buying it elsewhere,” they don’t contact you again. We scam was brought to Autofile’s says Mitchell, of REM Wholesale sent some emails and never heard attention by a trader keen to alert Cars in Christchurch. anything back.” others about it. “During an email conversation, After realising the website is Specialised Gary Mitchell has been left out it was claimed it would work in a probably a scam, Mitchell quickly of pocket by a website claiming Japanese import so we ordered alerted his contacts in the industry training that’s to be based in Sydney and selling a copy.” and discovered he isn’t the only proven to “genuine” after-market navigation After paying AU$425, or about Kiwi to have lost money. increase profits discs for used imports. NZ$470, the disc was posted to the “I have heard of other dealers [continued on page 6] Dealerships feeling pressure p15 he chairman of Colonial The Wellington-based company growth of past years has eased. Motor Company (CMC) has has returned preliminary net profits In this market, margins are warned the automotive before tax of $24.35 million for the tighter putting pressure on marketT is easing back with pressure 12 months ending June 30, which our car dealerships. being put on dealers’ margins. is a decrease of about 9.3 per cent “Sales and profitability of Jim Gibbons says economic from $27.95m compared to 2013/14. heavy trucks remain strong with conditions – such as the drop Its total operating revenues continuing forward orders. Tractors in forecasted pay-outs to dairy climbed to $789.38m from $699.31m have been adversely affected by Designed with farmers – are also being felt, while profits for the period came in the declining dairy pay-out. although he is confident CMC will at $18.71m – down from $20.21m. “The outlook is for a less safety in mind tackle future challenges. Gibbons notes: “The strong favourable environment with a [continued on page 4]

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[continued from page 1] Companies report mixed results lower exchange rate, dairy pay-out CMC has entered into an an increasingly stretched market. Jon Macdonald, chief executive and general confidence. unconditional sale of its property “The second half of the financial officer, reports “encouraging “However, not all areas of the occupied by Capital City Motors on year accounted for 49 per cent of progress” over the past 12 months economy are adversely affected the corner of Taranaki and Jessie total profit compared to 53 per for the internet-based company. and the company has a long Streets in Wellington. cent last year. The result, while “We’ve been improving record of adapting to changing The company will lease back the down on last year, is ahead of 2013. products, making investments and circumstances.” site for two years while alternative “Revenue was up by 13 per strengthening our teams,” he says. He reports that Southern Autos facilities are found with settlement cent, primarily driven from the new “Our efforts are starting to deliver – Manukau, CMC’s new dealership that sells Peugeot and Citroen cars and Isuzu light commercials, recently moved into new company-owned “Not all areas of the economy are premises on Great South Road. adversely affected and the company “This completes a two-year redevelopment of the site, has a long record of adapting.” which started with the new – Jim Gibbons, chairman of CMC Mazda showroom,” says Gibbons. “Nearby extensions to Southpac being finalised on August 31. dealerships. Headline numbers of returns and we are confident Trucks’ facilities are also nearing Gibbons says its new Jeff new light-vehicle registrations have about opportunities in front of us.” completion with a rebuild of the Gray BMW and Mini dealerships remained high, underpinned by Overall, Trade Me’s net profits parts showroom and sales facility. have made a small, but positive, increased rental car sales.” came in at $80.2m during 2014/15, “Work has started on building contribution in their first year. which was up from $80.1m. Revenues a new service outlet on company- Commenting on CMC’s 2014/15 CARS BOOST REVENUE rose by 11 per cent to $199.7m. owned land near the airport for results, he adds: “Profitability held Motors led the way in Trade Me’s Expenses jumped by 25 per South Auckland Ford and Mazda.” up well in most areas in the face of classified divisions thanks to a 24 cent to $64.5m, which Macdonald per cent lift in revenue compared describes as “substantial” while to a year ago. noting there will be less cost This was boosted by a full-year growth in 2015/16. contribution from the MotorWeb, “The main contributors to the Take ConTrol which was acquired in December increase were our new businesses 2013, while Trade Me Motors of LifeDirect, MotorWeb and with Dealer Dashboard “continues to be the market leader Paystation,” he explains. “The in its automotive category”. remainder of expense increase was  Never be caught out with vehicles Its motors, property and jobs in new staff costs to speed up our in your Trader Network divisions “grew well” with combined product development and additional revenue up by 16 per cent to $99.6m. marketing.”   Quickly view graphs of vehicle age and time in stock  At a glance view your current trader network vehicles Vehicle volumes jump  Tag vehicles for urgent attention R ecord profits have been Nissan – “recorded improved notched up by the Australian performances”. company that owns four AHG’s combined car and truck dealerships in New Zealand. sales on these shores and across Net post-tax profits of the Tasman rose by 12 per cent to Automotive Holdings Group (AHG) 12,274 units in 2014/15 with used were AUS$88.1 million – up by cars accounting for more than one- 20.8 per cent on 2013/14. It also third of them. recorded a 10.8 per cent hike of It sold 6,225 more used cars to AU$5.2 billion in revenue. June 30 compared to new car sales Bronte Howson, managing growth of more than 1,500 units, director, says the industry’s outlook while revenue from its automotive remains strong with the company retail division climbed by 10 per well-positioned for expansion. cent to AU$4.3b. Its businesses in this country – Visit www.autofile.co.nz for ph 0800 668 679 John Andrew Ford, North Harbour more information on companies’ www.motorweb.co.nz Ford, Davie Motors and Manukau financial reports.

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t The company now has 464 staff Trade Me is set to deliver cent not owned by overlapping with the major banks. or 437 full-time equivalents (FTEs), similar revenue expansion Heartland and $500,000 in “Given heightened market which is up from 332 FTEs a year ago. in 2015/16 with lower restructuring expenses. interest in the dairy sector, Heartland Trade Me Insurance was expense growth than in Major balance-sheet advised on July 30 that exposure launched on August 14. “We the past 12 months in movements included to dairy is 7.6 per cent of its total believe it is New Zealand’s most percentage terms. strong growth in its lending book,” says Greenslade. comprehensive online offering to business and rural “Heartland expects a get a quote, buy insurance, make a PROFITS BANKED divisions – up by $122.7m continuation of lower than claim and manage a policy.” Heartland NZ has Jon Macdonald and $77.5m respectively. historical higher milk pay-out levels In January 2015, Trade Me announced net profits Other rises were in followed by a slow recovery. This secured a 14.1 per cent stake for after tax (NPAT) of $48.2m the consumer division will lead to an increase in farmers $7.7m in Harmoney. “We see it as a for the year ending June with the motor-vehicle making operating losses.” great fit and see potential for peer- 30 – up by 34 per cent book up by $90.5m, During the current reporting to-peer lending to work well in from 2013/14. and an increase in period, Heartland acquired about New Zealand,” notes Macdonald. “Excellent growth was cash, cash equivalents 10 per cent of Harmoney. In September 2014, it acquired achieved across the core and investments from The latter’s lending model “is Paystation, a Wellington-based consumer, business and $276.2m to $366.4m. complementary to Heartland’s online credit-card processing and rural divisions,” says Jeff Jeff Greenslade The business strategy of occupying leading payments gateway to “help us Greenslade, chief executive division’s net operating positions in niche markets through make trading faster and easier”. officer. income (NOI) was $42m – up specialist products different to Trade Me has consolidated its The reporting period included by $5.1m – with net receivables mainstream banks”. presence in Wellington by moving some pre-tax non-recurring jumping by 18 per cent to $792m As for group strategy, the focus to a new building in Market Lane items excluded from May’s with $32.8m driven by lending is on maximising “existing strengths having previously had teams in guidance figures. through Harmoney. and efficiencies as well as exploring four different locations in the These included the $1m Rural NOI was $24m for new growth opportunities”. capital, while its staff in Auckland revaluation up of its investment in an increase of $1.2m. Early Heartland anticipates NPAT for moved into city-centre premises in Harmoney, $300,000 in reassessing settlements were lower as this the year ending June 30, 2016, December 2014. the carrying value of Marac on division completed the exit of loans to be $51m-$55m excluding any Looking ahead, Macdonald says acquiring the remaining 50 per either with higher risk or in areas capital management initiatives.

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[continued from page 1] Avoid ‘dubious’ online suppliers in Christchurch and a number in “It was obviously a copied disc Auckland who seem to have been he put a sticker on. He claimed scammed too,” he says. “The discs it was genuine, but there was no just don’t appear to work.” genuine data on it.” Dozens of people around the The emails between him and world claim they have lost money the company have been supplied to the company. to Autofile, and cover various An investigation by Autofile exchanges from May 9-11 about reveals the person running it is how to pay. known by various online identities, For example, he inquired if and operates a number of sites he could settle his account using claiming to sell after-market car PayPal and the answer was no. parts and software systems. When he asked for the physical The website states he is an address of the company’s bank, Australian reseller, but appears to replies included the bank has be based in Boston, England. The “branches in each single suburb” company has even allegedly taken and “we had a lot of NZ customers on the name of a dealership across but no one [has] requested the the ditch to sell car parts. branch address”. “The authorities in Australia On May 13, the director of the cannot do anything if the site is company in Christchurch asked based in the UK even though the if the money had shown up in bank account is in Sydney,” says Navigation Systems Australia’s Mitchell. “Because the amounts are account, to which the reply was small, the police there appear to be “the disc has been sent”. unprepared to do anything.” It hadn’t arrived by May 20 A screenshot of www.navigationau.com Malcom Yorston, the IMVIA’s when he was told “delivery takes technical services and membership before committing to buying the likes of Repco, Partmaster, 10-15 working days”. When it manager, says: “This case does products to ensure they are fit for BNT and so on.” eventually did, it didn’t work. appear to be a scam, so traders purpose because there are plenty of The director of an after-market His email of June 16 states: need to be careful when looking at other scams out there as well. and car stereo company, who “When I put the disc in my car, it who they are dealing with before “As far as after-market parts preferred not to be named, just says ‘please insert navigation they part with their money.” are concerned, importers of used has also tried trading with medium’ on the screen. If I can’t get He stresses there are plenty of cars should stick to established www.navigationau.com. it working, I would like a refund.” good after-market parts companies companies based in this country, “Nobody else could supply us The reply asked: “Have you pass in New Zealand and many of them which have good reputations for with the disc we needed and this [sic] through the country coding use suppliers that also provide providing good-quality products to company assured us it had the and adaptation [sic] after the car original equipment for vehicle the used car industry. software,” he says. has been imported to NZ.” manufacturers. “In many cases, these “We couldn’t buy the genuine Three days later, he emailed “If car dealers use reputable companies also supply the overall software through Audi because the back: “I have put another disc into companies, they will not experience automotive industry as well and car was imported from the UK. the unit and that works perfectly, issues with sub-standard parts and use the same manufacturers “The minute I got the disc I so there’s nothing wrong with systems, which can be the case if that supply original equipment knew there was something wrong. the stereo. As you have sold me they use dubious internet-based manufacturers [OEMs]. I sent an email outlining my a product that doesn’t work, I am suppliers,” says Yorston. “Dealers should work on concerns about it being a scam, entitled to a refund. “There needs to be due diligence establishing supply lines with but didn’t hear anything back. “I would appreciate a reply on 

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t this matter as I have since spoken Autofile has contacted the to another customer of yours company via an online inquiry who purchased a similar product form and has also emailed the supposed to work in his Jaguar. His Hotmail address, but has yet to disc didn’t work either.” receive a reply. The emails received by the Kiwi The magazine has passed its businessman came from a Hotmail file on www.navigationau.com account with three different names and Navigation Systems Australia of people from “customer support” to enforcement authorities across listed on them. the Tasman, which are aware of He is unlikely to get his money other complaints about them. back, but has a warning for other However, because the website people in the automotive industry. is based offshore there is little “When you are buying online you that can be done. Such cases can may not know who you are buying also be referred to the Australian from, so be careful.” Competition and Consumer Dozens of other disgruntled Commission, which liaises with customers of Navigation Systems similar agencies based in other Australia can be found via countries. online forums, such as www. For scams in New Zealand, bmwforums.com.au and www. email details to scam@ bimmerforums.com. reportscam.co.nz and visit www. Comments include: consumeraffairs.govt.nz/ “Website looks like Scam scams for information it was made in on how to protect MS FrontPage. website tips your business. I also could If a website looks dodgy, it If you not locate generally is. have been Do an internet search for the a company the victim company name and site, and look for name or ABN – negative reviews. of a scam, avoid.” Don’t reply to messages asking for email editor@ Others personal or financial information. autofile.co.nz are: “The disc I You can use www.whois so the wider “profits slipping to verify website received has ‘DVD’ industry can be addresses. on the label but is alerted. actually an inkjet-printer burnt CD-R with no instructions” and “I PARTS IMPORTERS NEED out of your have voiced my displeasure in the After-market parts and systems way our dealership [in Australia] required by importers of used cars and my name have been used coming into New Zealand can be grip?” fraudulently.” broken down in two main areas. These are in stark contrast They are those required for How much business do you have sitting in to the “feedback section” for compliance purposes, while others the palm of your hand that you allow to customers on www.navigationau. are often needed or requested by slip through your fingers? com, such as “excellent would-be buyers. communication, super-fast On the compliance side, Yorston It’s time to “get to grips” and realise the potential of delivery and a great product” and says many car dealers need to source lost F&I opportunities. “very reliable business”. after-market parts for vehicles’ The website also states: “For braking systems, such as hoses, Provident has the right tools and the professional  after-sale technical support, please pipes, pads, shoes, drums and rotors, advice to adjust your technique and help you take a firm call our independent technician.” and control units and transducers. hold on maximising your F&I opportunities. Autofile contacted the phone Then there are steering and number given and was told by suspension joints and arms, a man, who declined to give his seatbelts, tyres, light bulbs, power- Introduce the Provident Profit name, that complaints about the steering pump drive belts, shock Factor into your business, company would have to directed absorbers, steering racks, exhaust via its website. system components, and engine talk to Steve Owens or visit “I am happy to help with technical and transmission mountings. www.providentinsurance.co.nz questions,” he said. “Otherwise you As for getting used imports will have to contact them directly. ready for sale in the Kiwi market, “I will not give you my name common items include radios with because that will not help you.” this country’s frequencies. Some

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[continued from page 7] Using quality products essential after-market specialists can supply because they also supply the spokesman for JAMA. “Beyond “These include counterfeits that radio systems with the correct OEMs, and they don’t want to what you can see, there are also combine designs of two products satellite navigation already installed. compromise the quality or integrity copyrighted internal features, or counterfeits that copy only part “The main difference between of their products. including various systems and of the structure of a certain device,” different jurisdictions is that “What can be accessed out other components. says JAMA. European-made cars tend to need of China can be brilliant, but this “Many manufacturers have had “As a result, these goods are brake rotors more than Japanese depends on how much is paid for corporate logos, model names and being sold on the market and are imports,” says Yorston. items and their quality. even designs of entire vehicles difficult to identify as counterfeits “The Europeans may use softer “A lot of copied in the past. at a glance.” steel than manufacturers in Japan the bigger and “Furthermore, In the lead-up to establishing where they opt for harder steel or mainstream big-box “Counterfeit counterfeit service the ASEAN Economic Community iron that doesn’t wear as much. retailers in New parts – such as oil and this year, countries in the region “There may be a trade-off Zealand are just parts that air filters that can only have adopted an action plan. between the two with European interested in driving can only be be detected by experts In addition to supporting cars having higher performance in down prices. – are now openly sold. these efforts, JAMA engages in this respect.” “If they pay $5 detected by “The distribution of policy discussions and information for an article from a counterfeit goods not sharing with the Federation of Asian AVOID FAKE PRODUCTS manufacturer instead experts are only causes losses to Motorcycle Industries, and has been The Japan Automobiles of $10 for a better openly sold.” companies, but also can working to educate governments Manufacturers Association (JAMA) one, there can be a directly disadvantage and industry stakeholders. is taking action to mitigate the major difference in – JAMA customers. Discussions about intellectual effects of counterfeit products on how it performs – to the detriment “Performance can be negatively property rights are also under way the market and consumers. of the consumer.” affected by fake parts. Malfunctions at the Regional Comprehensive It cites one example as oil filters JAMA says that when intellectual caused by inferior parts during the Economic Partnership and Trans- that may not perform correctly and property rights are not protected operation of vehicles also carry the Pacific Partnership Agreement. exacerbate engine wear because and counterfeit goods spread, the risk of serious accidents.” JAMA hopes a common they fail to do the job. value of original products decline. In recent years, governments understanding on the protection “Filters have been mainly “Automobiles and two-wheel have increasingly realised the of these rights will not only be packaged to appear as though they vehicles bear names for each damage counterfeiting causes and promoted in the ASEAN region, are from OEMs,” says Yorston. model and incorporate emblems have cracked down on fake goods, but also in countries such as “But established suppliers visible from the exterior, such but imitations are becoming India and China. cannot and wouldn’t do this as the corporate logo,” says a increasing sophisticated. Model called back global recall has been No incidents relating to the announced for Volvo’s issue have taken place, but the 2016 XC90, pictured, to fix panel may interfere with how side- Aa faulty interior trim panel. curtain airbags in the third seat row The delivery of 34 SUVs in deploy and they may not function transit and at dealerships has been as intended until modified. temporarily suspended, and 12 Steve Kenchington, general He adds: “We are committed are doing everything possible affected owners in this country manager of Volvo Cars NZ, says to ensuring Volvo remains at the to ensure minimal disruption to have been notified. repairs will take 20-30 minutes. forefront of vehicle safety and customers.”

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ubaru of New Zealand is The 2015 Subaru Forester and the Forester has the same expecting sharper pricing infotainment system with to attract more buyers to its a seven-inch screen as in updatedS SUV range. the recently launched The marque has released Outback. five models of its 2015 Both Premium Forester, which include an models boast satellite automatic diesel option. navigation, one-touch Managing director lane changers, new Wallis Dumper says the heater controls and previous strength of the air-vent designs, shark- kiwi dollar against the fin antenna and daytime yen has helped to lower price- running lamps. tags for stock made in Japan. The X-mode all- Some Forester models there are optional wheel-drive assist system helps have been reduced by $5,000. They more competitive with many of the steering column paddle-shifters out motorists on steeper terrain are the entry-level 2.5i at $39,990, two-wheel-drive [2WD] wannabe for manual control. and comes as standard, while 2.5i Premium from $49,990 and crossovers,” Dumper adds. Along with less noise, the SUV’s all variants’ off-road capability is the turbocharged two-litre XT “It is crazy that ‘pretender’ fuel consumption has improved bolstered with 220mm of ground Premium at $54,990. 2WD SUVs have become so to 5.9l/100km on the combined clearance. Others benefit from $3,000 popular, especially in New cycle with all of the petrol variants The Forester has a five-star decreases. These are the mid- Zealand where one-third of all benefitting from fuel-saving ANCAP safety rating thanks in range 2.5i Sport at $44,990 and our roads are unsealed.” automatic stop-start technology. part to its seven airbags, vehicle the two-litre diesel at $46,990. All Foresters have lineartronic Revised interior trim and dynamic control and a rigid “We want our genuine SUV to be automatic transmissions while exterior features add freshness, passenger safety cell. Turbo offering revved up exus is increasing its the Otto and Atkinson cycles. turbo-engine line-up by The engine delivers 180kW of launching the IS 200t sports power and 350Nm of torque to sedanL towards the end of this year. drive the rear wheels via an eight- Nationwide delivery with depots in: It will be the second vehicle to speed sport direct-shift gearbox.  Auckland  Palmerston North feature the marque’s new two-litre The transmission also powerplant. varies gear shifts in accordance  Napier  Wellington “This advanced engine was with g-forces. It automatically  Christchurch  Dunedin already proving to be popular in the downshifts during hard braking NX 200t,” says Spencer Morris, Lexus before a corner, holds a lower gear NZ’s general manager of product. through turns for the best control The engine boasts performance and then selects the most suitable and efficiency features, such as gear on exit to provide greater D-4ST fuel injection, a water- throttle response. cooled cylinder head, integrated The IS 200t will replace the exhaust manifold and twin-scroll V6-powered IS 250 when it arrives turbocharger. on these shores in the last quarter Its variable-valve timing system of 2015 when local pricing and delivers enhanced fuel economy specifications will be announced. by allowing it to switch between SPeCiAliSt ServiCeS  transporting all types of vehicles  vehicle storage Lexus’ IS 200t  enclosed transporters  vehicle distribution management  MPi & Customs Facilities  Security & confidentiality ‘Our Service, Your Solution’ Phone: 09 622 0909 www.autologistics.kiwi

10.autofile www.co.nz new cars Specification boosted in range oyota says its 2015 A six-speed automatic gearbox Aurion boasts an with sequential shift for greater improved line-up with flexibility is augmented in the SX6 Tmore specification, safety and and ZR6 by paddle shifters. sports detailing. All models come with seven The V6 sedan’s new grille airbags, including driver and front design compliments the black passenger, driver’s knee, front lower-grille bars, while the seat side and curtain airbags. sports-themed Sportivo SX6 and They have ABS, traction and ZR6 feature makeovers of their vehicle stability control, electronic lower rear bumpers. brake-force distribution, brake The rear-spoiler design assist and rear-parking sensors. for both Sportivo grades has The windscreen is made with also been updated for a more an acoustic green shade laminate advanced appearance. to help mitigate sun strike and There are revamped wheels The Aurion Sportivo ZR6 minimise noise. for all models – 10-spoke 17-inch Every seating position alloys on the AT-X, and gloss All 2015 Aurions have high- and auxiliary-input jacks. The ZR6 features three-point emergency black 18-inch alloys on the SX6 contrast dual-ring combination has a 10-speaker touchscreen locking retractor seatbelts, while and ZR6. meters with 4.2-inch displays. system with satellite navigation. the rear seat has three integrated The AT-X joins the other The AT-X and SX6 have The range is powered by tether anchors for child seats. two models in receiving upgraded deluxe display Toyota’s 3.5-litre six-cylinder The 2015 Aurion range is smart keyless entry and start audio systems, which include dual VVT-i petrol engine with available now at Toyota dealers technology, while the fabric trim Bluetooth hands-free, audio- maximum power of 200kW and and starts at $45,980, plus on- in its cabin has been upgraded. streaming capabilities, and USB 336Nm of torque. road costs.

www.autofile.co.nz 11 Warning over system cards Business faces liquidation he Imported Motor nland Revenue has applied Vehicle Industry to place into liquidation a Association (IMVIA) has dealership that advertised flaggedT up an issue with Nissan Iitself as “the first car supermarket in Leafs. New Zealand and largest one-site It reports some of the electric car sales operation in Australasia”. vehicles brought into this The application against Lower country have arrived minus their Hutt-based Car Giant was filed on secure digital (SD) cards, which is July 27. essential for operating radios and The matter is expected to have other features in cars. its first call on the associate judges’ SD cards are vehicle-specific. liquidation list on September 8, the If they go missing, the complete high court in Wellington confirms. console will need to be sent A notice placed on the Petone to Japan for a new card to be dealership’s website, which no supplied. longer lists any stock, directs A screenshot of part of Car Giant’s home page taken on September 2 The IMVIA recommends that people to get in touch with “100 was left asking him to contact the the site lists the company’s other Kiwi importers instruct their per cent owner Alex Knowles”, who magazine. points of difference as transparent Japanese agents to obtain them is based in the US, and to “contact Car Giant’s website still states: information, no-hassle buying, low for Leafs and other models that AKMT Ltd or Super Save Ltd both “You have hundreds of cars on one no-gaggle prices and a five-day rely on them. jointly owned by Alex Knowles and site to choose from, plus many return policy. The association adds they Michael Thompson”. more held by our supplier or on the Hutt City Council confirms it should be despatched separately Autofile phoned the Super Save water and due here soon.” issued a building consent on July by international courier to number given on Car Giant’s home It says that’s “many times” what 30 to demolish the premises on avoid “the expensive hassle of page on September 2 and was told the average car dealer carries and, Western Hutt Road where Car Giant replacing a missing SD card”. Thompson wasn’t there. A message in addition to “massive choice”, is located.

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12.autofile www.co.nz news Re-evaluating requirements for Japanese two-digit Euros AUTOHUB has been working confidence to the importer.” these requirements were met at “AUTOHUB can give build hard for importers of two-digit The requirements are now production, other requirements standard information on high- European vehicles from Japan. better understood after AUTOHUB might not have been and volume European marques, The logistics company wants sought NZTA clarification around therefore manufacturers were such Volkswagen, Audi, Ford, to clarify many of the myths and specific build requirements. unable to formally certify Peugeot, Renault, Opel, Citroën uncertainties around these cars, “It became obvious that many vehicles as EURO 4.” and so on,” says Barnett. and the process when applying cars – although their specific After lengthy discussions, “We are also able to supply for and obtaining certificates. emission-certification data met close scrutiny of the emissions information on models from BMW, Joe Barnett, of AUTOHUB, EURO 4 emission values – had rule and NZTA assistance, Mini, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, says since he developed the only been identified as lower AUTOHUB realised vehicles Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, process with the NZTA almost standard by the manufacturer, so were not actually required to be Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Alfa Romeo, four years ago, other suppliers we asked why,” says Barnett. formally certified as EURO 4, Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, Saab, have entered the market after “Everything in EURO 4 relates but they had to be certified to a Skoda and Volvo. gaining authority to provide to emissions, but not everything standard covering both EURO 3 “We also have contacts similar products. relates to emissions-test output and 4 – as well as meeting EURO with some commercial-vehicle However, he stresses not values at time of build. While 4 limit values at the time of build. manufacturers and can supply all can supply information on information on their models. every manufacturer of European “Generally, if it is European vehicles because AUTOHUB uses We can supply build with a 17-digit VIN number, we information from homologation can try to get data for dealers.” data and type approval. standards information for AUTOHUB’s online application This is stored on databases process has three simple steps: accessed in Germany by its ‘‘ all later-model mainstream Log onto www.autohub.co.nz/ partner TÜV SÜD, and refers 1 nz/compliance-applications. to specific VIN numbers and European brands. Click on the green box sequences. Joe Barnett, AUTOHUB 2 for either an emission “It means we can supply certificate or a full statement information on all mainstream As far as New Zealand’’ of compliance if you need European manufacturers’ vehicles importers are concerned, to prove more than just emission standards. and some other marques’ models Barnett says: “With the data with 17-digit VINs sold in Europe,” lodged on the German Complete the online form explains Barnett. database and accessed by 3 and upload the requested documents. “We don’t have a list of all cars TÜV SÜD, we can identify if that comply because ultimately vehicles meet emissions-limit When AUTOHUB receives they are proved on a case- values while only being formally confirmation of a vehicle being by-case basis by specific VIN certified to a lower standard at EURO 4 – generally within 24 numbers and emission certificates point of production.” working hours – it will invoice the must show those numbers. Cars that AUTOHUB’s process dealer for the certificate. “In saying that, we’ve been has been able to prove as There is no application fee doing this for about four years Get in touch meeting the new interpretation of because the dealer is only charged and have a database of almost Joe Barnett the rules include Minis and BMW if a certificate can be produced. [email protected] or 027 777 5616 10,000 vehicles identified as X3s, but there is opportunity to The company also supplies meeting required standards, Karen Barnett expand to some earlier models certificates for 17-digit European [email protected] or 021 0268 7060 so a call to Karen or I will from Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Opel, vehicles from Singapore, Hong Visit www.autohub.co.nz normally give reasonable to find out more Peugeot, Renault and more. Kong, the UK and other markets. SERIOUS about sur ppo t

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TALK TO THE TEAM YOU CAN TRUST: 0800 GO VINZ (0800 468 469) / email: [email protected] / www.vinz.co.nz Environmental initiatives on agenda y previous article past few years. They are reductions in emissions Another area touched on in finished with information attached to rear windows during manufacturing JAMA’s report is vehicle-related that Japanese automotive of cars, trucks and buses. processes, as well as taxation that incorporates nine manufacturersM have been developing JAMA’s report lowering the amount of different taxes. These are budgeted advanced technologies to reduce goes on to highlight manufacturing waste to cost Japanese motorists 8.3 vehicle-exhaust emissions. environmental that goes to landfills trillion yen out of a projected tax- Also, Japan will adopt UN-ECE requirements enacted with only 400 tonnes take of 93 trillion yen in 2015. test cycles to measure emissions through end-of-life being disposed of in this The government, however, from heavy-duty diesel vehicles vehicle recycling law, MALCOLM YORSTON way in 2013. is offering tax incentives to and petrol-powered passenger cars which has been in effect IMVIA membership and This represents a promote the wider use of “eco- from 2016 and 2018 respectively. since January 2005. technical services manager 99.9 per cent decrease friendly vehicles”. These include A report published by the Similar to the from 1990 and beats exemptions from acquisition tax Japan Automobile Manufacturers European Union, there are product 2015’s target of 10,000 tonnes for buyers of electric cars, plug-in Association (JAMA) goes on to stewardship requirements on hands down. hybrids, fuel-cell vehicles, and explain greater fuel efficiency and automobile manufacturers and Another environmental initiative those powered by “clean diesel” lower emissions are being promoted. importers. These make them is the reduction of automobile and natural gas. The focus is to counter global responsible for the recovery, noise-level emissions from various warming by reducing CO₂ and recycling and appropriate disposal sources, such as engine-induction, Active and passive tailpipe emissions to lessen of fluorocarbons in air-conditioning exhaust and cooling systems, impacts on air quality – especially units, airbags and automotive powertrains, tyres, brakes and so on. safety features by lowering carbon monoxide shredder residue. The Japanese government is Safety systems are continually and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) from Companies are also making major working to update regulations in being developed and upgraded petrol-powered vehicles, and NOx efforts to design and manufacture line with recommendations from a in Japan with more vehicles and particulate matter from diesels. vehicles in accordance with the 3R UN-ECE working party – the World for its domestic market being To increase public awareness principals – reduce, reuse and recycle Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle equipped with advanced in Japan of vehicles with better – by using lightweight, high-strength Regulations. on-board active and passive features. fuel efficiency and lower gaseous materials that are easy to dismantle Part of this is to reduce noise emissions, a campaign to identify and recycle rather than taking them emissions to the low 80-decibels JAMA’s figures below cover cars produced and fitted with them with appropriately coded to landfill sites. level – 82 for large vehicles and down systems in 2013. These are just stickers has been running for the They are also making big to 73 for small motor-driven cycles. a few and are given as examples.

Active safety system % of production J aPANESE certification for vehicles with advanced fuel efficiency equipped Brake assist 95.6 For petrol and diesel cars For small trucks and buses up to 2.5 tonnes Certification for vehicles with low emissions Power-window jamming 96.1 High-intensity discharge headlamps 76.1 Back-up monitoring 66.7 Electronic stability control 79.4 Traction control with ABS 71.1 Collision-mitigation braking 27.2

Passive safety system ISOFIX anchorage for child seats 95.6 Three-point seatbelt for centre-rear seat 84.7 Curtain airbags 74.4 Coded stickers have been in use in Japan over the past few years to increase public awareness of vehicles with better fuel efficiency and lower emissions Side airbags 73.9 Active head restraints 65.6

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The case: The buyer wanted to Trader told to repair vehicle, supply reject her car because she claimed it had some major faults. The trader offered to remedy the problems, loan car and obtain warrant of fitness which it claimed were not classed as serious under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA). Background took the vehicle to Paul Kelly for the Discovery, and have Kelly Dowdell bought a 2005 Land Motor Company to have it Canterbury Landrover supply The decision: The trader was ordered by the tribunal to repair the Rover Discovery from Christchurch inspected. Its invoice showed the the parts and confirm when vehicle at its own cost and obtain a European for $35,000, but rejected vehicle had clocked up 5,658km in the work had been completed. new warrant of fitness (WOF) for it it five months later on the grounds the five months she had owned it. The buyer emailed the issued by VTNZ. it had serious faults. It also stated both front- dealer concerned that it would At: The Motor Vehicle Disputes She wanted the tribunal to lower control-arm bushes and arrange for a WOF to be done Tribunal, Christchurch. uphold her rejection under the CGA front-inner steering joints had without attending to the faults. and applied for a refund, while the excessive play, and the two The trader was unable to trader offered to repair the faults front lower-outer ball joints had convince Dowdell that it would and denied they were serious. movement. fix the items and she went ahead There was also an oil leak from with her application. The ruling was that the The case the left-hand-side steering-rack The tribunal asked her to vehicle didn’t comply with the Dowdell completed a short test boot area, a slight shudder when obtain a report on the vehicle CGA’s guarantee of acceptable drive before agreeing to buy the braking and a whine when the from Archibalds Motors. quality because it wasn’t free of vehicle on September 6, 2014. engine was in second gear. Paul It stated there was play in minor faults. The car had a new WOF and Kelly quoted $2,000 plus GST to the power steering, the right- Also, it wasn’t as durable as 119,799km on the clock when she repair these faults. hand inner tie-rod end was a reasonable consumer would took possession of it two days later. The buyer sent the dealer an suspect, the front hydra bushes regard as acceptable for a car of Dowdell said a tyre developed email on February 15 rejecting the and front lower-ball joints were its price even allowing for the a slow leak on September 24 vehicle for the reasons outlined in worn out, the left-front inner CV “poor reputation for reliability” of and the vehicle needed a wheel the invoice and because it failed to boot leaked grease, the negative an ageing Discovery. alignment. The $119 cost was replace the valve. battery terminal was in a poor The tribunal considered the reimbursed by the trader. The trader replied and asked condition and the right-hand rear fault with the emission valve An engine warning light her how the items referred to tyre was worn. wasn’t serious, while issues lit up during late October or in her rejection email could A fault code was also found identified by Paul Kelly and in November. Two fault codes be considered as grounds for indicating the purge flow of the Archibalds were WOF items but were discovered by the dealer’s rejection five months after evaporative emission system had wouldn’t make the vehicle unsafe repairer, Canterbury Landrover, purchase in a vehicle that caused the engine-warning lamp unless left unrepaired. on December 1. had now travelled more than to come on. It said the buyer should have One showed a problem with 110,000km. asked the trader to fix the faults the evaporative emission valve The dealer asked Dowdell to The finding identified by Paul Kelly when it and the other that the voltage contact Canterbury Landrover The tribunal considered the inspected the car, and should have was too low, so a replacement to fit the value, but she failed to Discovery’s age, mileage and returned it to the trader to fit the part was ordered from the UK. do so. purchase price to determine if it was valve and repair other items. On December 12, the air She filed her application with of acceptable quality when sold. suspension’s light came on and the tribunal on March 12. Seven The faults uncovered by Orders the dealer covered the cost of days later, she emailed the dealer Paul Kelly and confirmed by The trader was told to carry out pump repairs. and asked it to fix the faults that Archibalds Motors indicated repairs at its own cost, and supply The Discovery wouldn’t start were listed in the invoice and fit to the tribunal that over the the buyer with repair invoices and on December 27 and the starter the valve. course of 6,000km, the car had a new WOF from VTNZ. motor’s solenoid was replaced – The trader replied by email on deteriorated quickly or a number It also had to provide the again at the trader’s cost. the same day agreeing to do so. of faults weren’t detected when purchaser with a loan car while the On February 11, 2015, Dowdell It said it would obtain a new WOF it had its last WOF. work was being done.

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The case: The buyers’ solicitor Application dismissed after dealer contacted the trader to reject the vehicle under consumer protection legislation because major repairs proves quality standards reached were needed. The trader said the faults weren’t serious and offered to replace the car or fix it. Background it had identified in August with the purchasers’ evidence was that Scott Hurrell and Lisa Towler bought powertrain control module (PCM). the vehicle had been damaged The decision: The tribunal ruled the vehicle, which was eight a 2006 Mazda CX-7 station wagon It also found a leak in the and hadn’t been repaired, while years old and had 118,900km on its from Indy Cars on May 24, 2014. intake pipe to the front of the Timaru Motors said the fault was odometer, was of acceptable quality Their solicitor rejected it under turbocharger and replaced the most likely the PCM. based on its age and mileage, so it rejected the application. the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) pipe. The $324 invoice was settled The trader’s manager, Dean on March 3, 2015, due to major by the trader and Autosure. McGuigan, said he told the At: The Motor Vehicle Disputes faults. The buyers wanted the trader On January 31, 2015, the couple when they bought the Tribunal, Christchurch. to refund their purchase price. engine light came on and the CX-7 that the cam chain was noisy The dealer said the faults buyers took the car to Timaru and was a characteristic of the weren’t serious and offered to Motors. Its invoice dated February vehicle, but the buyers denied repair them at its expense. It 13 stated the vehicle had travelled that claim. The PCM fault code first claimed the purchasers weren’t 8,426km since purchase. He offered to swap the vehicle appeared in September 2014 after entitled to reject the car. The company reported the for a later-model CX-7 or repair 2,403km of use at which time engine and gearbox were “quite it, and a loan car would be made the intake pipe in front of the The case damp with oil”, and diagnosed the available. However, both offers turbocharger was replaced. The couple paid $19,150 for the fault as “the transfer case needing were declined. The module needed to be vehicle, which had 110,510km on its shafts and seals”. McGuigan added the buyers replaced in February after the clock. They collected it on May 24 The repairs to the shafts and had 10 months’ use of the vehicle vehicle had travelled 8,426km, and last year. seals were estimated at $1,036. and had no grounds to reject it. Timaru Motors found the transfer On July 15, the buyers noticed Fault code P2187 and “engine He claimed the PCM fault code case needed replacement shafts its carpets were damp. The cause lean at idle”, which caused happened after the couple had and seals. was traced to a leaking seam in the an engine rattle under hard travelled more than 6,000km in But the tribunal wasn’t satisfied fire wall and the trader covered the acceleration, were also reported. the car. the PCM, and the transfer case cost to fix it. After it was confirmed the McGuigan said the fault might shafts and seals, amounted At the end of August and after buyers always used high-octane not have been the module and to failures of the guarantee of 2,200km of use, the buyers noticed petrol, Timaru Motors said the CX-7 further investigations were needed. acceptable quality. oil leaks and the engine check light required a replacement PCM. The It said the problems with these had come on. cost was estimated to be $2,064 The finding parts and the module, which the They took the vehicle to the and all repairs totalled $3,100. The tribunal considered the age, assessor considered based on trader’s mechanic, Showgrounds The couple were then advised mileage and purchase price of information supplied by Timaru Auto Services (SAS), which said the by a lawyer, who sent the dealer a the CX-7 when determining Motors, were most likely to be fault was a stretched cam chain letter on March 3 rejecting the car. if it complied with the CGA’s why the vehicle rattled under that was causing a rattle and slight This stated: “Our clients believe guarantee of acceptable quality at acceleration. knocking. they have given you adequate the time of sale. The tribunal ruled the faults It found the variable-valve opportunities to rectify the It noted a water leak from were what a reasonable consumer timing (VVT) actuator was faulty problems. Accordingly, they wish a seam in its fire wall, which might expect to occur in an eight- and replaced it, as well as the cam to reject the vehicle and have their occurred two months after the car year-old car with 118,900km on chain and engine oil. money refunded.” was supplied to the buyers, and the clock. The $2,306 bill was paid by The trader had offered to an oil leak, stretched cam chain Autosure under the purchasers’ exchange the car after it had been and faulty VVT were detected Order warranty and by the trader. repaired by the buyers, but said at the end of August after the The tribunal ruled the vehicle In September, the CX-7 was they refused. vehicle had travelled 2,200km in was of acceptable quality and returned to SAS to fix a fault, which The tribunal noted the three months since being sold. dismissed the application.

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Aug'15 Mkt 2015 YEAR 2015 Mkt Aug'15 Mkt 2015 YEAR 2015 Mkt Make Aug'15 Aug'14 +/- % Make Model Aug'15 Aug'14 +/- % Share TO DATE share Share TO DATE share Toyota 2,725 2,669 2.1 22.6% 21,678 22.5% Suzuki Swift 623 575 8.3 5.2% 5,034 5.2% Nissan 2,136 2,208 -3.3 17.7% 16,447 17.0% Mazda Axela 559 518 7.9 4.6% 4,509 4.7% Mazda 1,962 1,780 10.2 16.3% 15,635 16.2% Nissan Tiida 551 617 -10.7 4.6% 4,092 4.2% Honda 1,198 1,182 1.4 9.9% 10,113 10.5% Mazda Demio 528 430 22.8 4.4% 3,909 4.1% Suzuki 746 688 8.4 6.2% 5,927 6.1% Honda Fit 429 328 30.8 3.6% 3,657 3.8% Subaru 694 488 42.2 5.8% 5,346 5.5% Subaru Legacy 375 282 33.0 3.1% 2,872 3.0% Bmw 588 462 27.3 4.9% 4,460 4.6% Toyota Wish 283 298 -5.0 2.3% 2,291 2.4% Mitsubishi 446 398 12.1 3.7% 3,683 3.8% Mazda Atenza 266 241 10.4 2.2% 2,347 2.4% Volkswagen 446 426 4.7 3.7% 3,709 3.8% Volkswagen Golf 265 251 5.6 2.2% 2,303 2.4% Audi 255 213 19.7 2.1% 1,995 2.1% Toyota Corolla 229 279 -17.9 1.9% 1,664 1.7% Mercedes-Benz 213 186 14.5 1.8% 1,922 2.0% Toyota Vitz 214 255 -16.1 1.8% 1,878 1.9% Ford 121 122 -0.8 1.0% 1,176 1.2% Mitsubishi Outlander 211 189 11.6 1.7% 1,868 1.9% Volvo 67 72 -6.9 0.6% 596 0.6% Mazda Mpv 203 180 12.8 1.7% 1,767 1.8% Lexus 62 37 67.6 0.5% 405 0.4% Nissan Note 179 171 4.7 1.5% 1,206 1.2% Mini 52 39 33.3 0.4% 399 0.4% Nissan Murano 161 131 22.9 1.3% 1,047 1.1% Chevrolet 51 46 10.9 0.4% 458 0.5% Nissan Bluebird 160 141 13.5 1.3% 1,234 1.3% Holden 41 30 36.7 0.3% 288 0.3% Mazda Premacy 158 183 -13.7 1.3% 1,242 1.3% Land Rover 36 29 24.1 0.3% 312 0.3% Honda Odyssey 156 207 -24.6 1.3% 1,416 1.5% Jaguar 34 29 17.2 0.3% 315 0.3% Toyota Estima 150 170 -11.8 1.2% 1,389 1.4% Hyundai 30 40 -25.0 0.2% 310 0.3% Toyota Ist 146 133 9.8 1.2% 1,004 1.0% Daihatsu 26 20 30.0 0.2% 138 0.1% Toyota Mark x 144 109 32.1 1.2% 1,013 1.0% Jeep 17 5 240.0 0.1% 76 0.1% Subaru Impreza 137 81 69.1 1.1% 998 1.0% Dodge 14 15 -6.7 0.1% 161 0.2% Honda Accord 136 145 -6.2 1.1% 1,073 1.1% Peugeot 14 19 -26.3 0.1% 150 0.2% Nissan Dualis 135 158 -14.6 1.1% 1,202 1.2% Porsche 13 16 -18.8 0.1% 116 0.1% Nissan Teana 130 118 10.2 1.1% 891 0.9% Chrysler 9 9 0.0 0.1% 75 0.1% Toyota Caldina 119 118 0.8 1.0% 756 0.8% Fiat 8 3 166.7 0.1% 37 0.0% Subaru Outback 117 67 74.6 1.0% 906 0.9% Kia 7 3 133.3 0.1% 50 0.1% Toyota Auris 111 132 -15.9 0.9% 997 1.0% Alfa Romeo 5 4 25.0 0.0% 36 0.0% Mazda Verisa 109 89 22.5 0.9% 689 0.7% Rover 5 3 66.7 0.0% 19 0.0% Bmw 320i 108 120 -10.0 0.9% 955 1.0% Renault 4 7 -42.9 0.0% 80 0.1% Nissan March 107 120 -10.8 0.9% 892 0.9% Citroen 3 0 300.0 0.0% 25 0.0% Toyota Rav4 106 87 21.8 0.9% 849 0.9% Mercury 3 0 300.0 0.0% 13 0.0% Honda Stream 105 100 5.0 0.9% 921 1.0% Pontiac 3 2 50.0 0.0% 32 0.0% Toyota Prius 104 61 70.5 0.9% 812 0.8% Buick 2 0 200.0 0.0% 15 0.0% Audi A4 103 70 47.1 0.9% 692 0.7% Others 25 40 -37.5 0.2% 299 0.3% Others 4,444 4,136 7.4 36.8% 36,121 37.4% Total 12,061 11,290 6.8 100.0% 96,496 100.0% Total 12,061 11,290 6.8 100.0% 96,496 100.0%

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he decrease in the New markets, such as Russia and “What many clients are doing, only increase purchase prices.” Zealand dollar’s value is Myanmar, are a major issue which I believe is prudent, is running Cottle says his dealership hitting dealers’ margins though – it’s more the Japanese a middle line and buying about half is still looking at quite a lot of andT affecting what stock they can domestic market is bidding of their needs at current prices until stock in Japan, but may end up access in Japan. higher than this country. the picture becomes clearer. purchasing less. The kiwi’s monthly average “Years ago, when New Zealand “This is a challenging time for “Every car in our showroom against the yen was 90.72 in April, was a much higher percentage the entire industry and everyone looks as if it’s new and we are but it has dropped steadily since – player, we influenced market in it – no one is immune.” very critical with our strict to 86.31 in June, 81.93 during July prices at auctions in Japan, but Neil Cottle, of Auto Court in criteria,” he says. “We don’t buy and 80.72 in August. that’s no longer the case.” Dunedin, says dealers are paying off auction sheets, but have a The cross-rate was 76.38 for Beirne describes securing more for the same stock in Japan guy inspect every vehicle on the the first three days of September, stock at the moment as in regards to age and quality. ground in Japan. reports www.x-rates.com. “challenging” with a significant “There will also be increases “There are still plenty of cars ANZ says “global concerns are amount for sale at higher cross- in new car prices eventually, for sale, but the selection has front and centre” with markets rate prices. but franchises can hold on more dried up over the past month agitated by ongoing Chinese “It you sell a car for $25,000 easily than we can,” he says. or two. However, thousands are growth worries, which came to available daily. the fore in mid-August, and weak Used Imported Passenger Registrations - 2013-2015 “This always happens, but is commodity prices. This has led being aggravated by currency 14000 to equity markets sliding and fluctuations. The exchange rate uncertainty riding high. 13000 is what it is. You have no control On a more positive note, it over it and hopefully it will not notes the kiwi would normally be 12000 fall further.” heading lower, “but instead it has 11000 Cottle says many one-off costs been squeezing up”. are associated with importing Autofile contacted two people 10000 used cars. Shipping prices

in New Zealand’s automotive 9000 are uniform as is the fee for industry – the owner of a leading compliance in New Zealand, and 8000 vehicle importer and a well- 2013 then there is registration, so for respected dealer – to get their cars costing $2,000 to $3,000 in 7000 2014 views on the market. 2015 Japan, the exchange rate doesn’t “As we know, cross-rates have 6000 have the same effect on – for varied over the years,” says Simon Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec example – one priced at $50,000. Beirne, of Christchurch-based SBL “The more expensive the – International Vehicle Brokering. and then try to buy a similar “Some dealers will be suffering stock, the more retail prices are “However, this is only the one in Japan, it is likely to owe at the moment, especially those affected by foreign exchange. Ten second time in my 28 years of $23,000 to put back on the yard,” who do not pay until their stock to 20 per cent price increases are buying that the fall has been so explains Beirne. arrives in New Zealand. They may harder for consumers to accept.” quick and severe. Making it worse “So does our client just bite end up owing one million yen There were 12,061 used is that landed prices for better the bullet and pay market value based on current exchange rates imported cars registered for the stock are now, on average, 15 per in Japan and hope our market even though they purchased it a first time in New Zealand last cent more expensive.” rises quickly? Does he hold off few months ago. month – a 6.8 per cent increase Beirne says prices have “ballooned and hope prices settle and then “We buy cars based on today’s on 11,290 in August 2014. across the board” with SBL typically find, in three months’ time, they values knowing what the exchange The year-to-date total is 96,496, bidding on later models. haven’t and he’s facing a near- rate is. Other dealers work in which is up by 15.3 per cent up on He doesn’t believe competing empty yard? different ways and lower rates will 83,696 by the same time last year.

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Aug'15 Mkt 2015 YEAR 2015 Mkt Aug'15 Mkt 2015 YEAR 2015 Mkt Make Aug'15 Aug'14 +/- % Make Model Aug'15 Aug'14 +/- % Share TO DATE share Share TO DATE share Toyota 1,512 1,169 29.3 19.5% 10,431 17.0% Toyota Corolla 621 468 32.7 8.0% 3,372 5.5% Mazda 743 487 52.6 9.6% 5,584 9.1% Toyota Rav4 269 177 52.0 3.5% 2,324 3.8% Holden 721 837 -13.9 9.3% 6,431 10.5% Mazda Mazda3 240 152 57.9 3.1% 1,622 2.6% Hyundai 664 599 10.9 8.6% 5,317 8.7% Mazda Cx-5 239 164 45.7 3.1% 1,713 2.8% Nissan 444 340 30.6 5.7% 3,091 5.0% Toyota Yaris 237 174 36.2 3.1% 1,557 2.5% Ford 413 494 -16.4 5.3% 3,835 6.2% Hyundai ix35 229 205 11.7 3.0% 1,674 2.7% Mitsubishi 407 380 7.1 5.3% 3,864 6.3% Toyota Highlander 201 189 6.3 2.6% 1,377 2.2% Suzuki 332 345 -3.8 4.3% 2,895 4.7% Holden Captiva 196 212 -7.5 2.5% 1,497 2.4% Honda 331 372 -11.0 4.3% 2,538 4.1% Hyundai Santa Fe 190 133 42.9 2.5% 1,431 2.3% Kia 306 217 41.0 3.9% 2,145 3.5% Suzuki Swift 185 177 4.5 2.4% 1,593 2.6% Volkswagen 291 289 0.7 3.8% 2,704 4.4% Nissan Qashqai 157 133 18.0 2.0% 1,034 1.7% Subaru 210 130 61.5 2.7% 1,510 2.5% Holden Commodore 150 280 -46.4 1.9% 1,766 2.9% Ssangyong 172 84 104.8 2.2% 943 1.5% Honda Jazz 142 265 -46.4 1.8% 1,405 2.3% Audi 166 161 3.1 2.1% 1,268 2.1% Nissan X-Trail 132 90 46.7 1.7% 1,010 1.6% Mercedes-Benz 153 160 -4.4 2.0% 1,356 2.2% Subaru Outback 123 40 207.5 1.6% 766 1.2% Jeep 147 134 9.7 1.9% 957 1.6% Mitsubishi Outlander 123 100 23.0 1.6% 1,272 2.1% Bmw 128 147 -12.9 1.7% 1,270 2.1% Ssangyong Tivoli 121 0 12100.0 1.6% 284 0.5% Skoda 93 70 32.9 1.2% 711 1.2% Mitsubishi Asx 120 98 22.4 1.5% 1,182 1.9% Land Rover 77 83 -7.2 1.0% 637 1.0% Volkswagen Golf 117 85 37.6 1.5% 1,000 1.6% Dodge 62 61 1.6 0.8% 412 0.7% Mazda Mazda2 113 81 39.5 1.5% 1,064 1.7% Peugeot 62 111 -44.1 0.8% 517 0.8% Nissan Pulsar 108 31 248.4 1.4% 377 0.6% Volvo 48 46 4.3 0.6% 291 0.5% Holden Cruze 104 143 -27.3 1.3% 1,060 1.7% Lexus 45 40 12.5 0.6% 416 0.7% Hyundai i30 99 71 39.4 1.3% 748 1.2% Mini 41 47 -12.8 0.5% 407 0.7% Kia Sportage 98 74 32.4 1.3% 744 1.2% Fiat 38 57 -33.3 0.5% 415 0.7% Ford Kuga 92 106 -13.2 1.2% 883 1.4% xxxxxxxxx Porsche 33 27 22.2 0.4% 356 0.6% Honda Hr-V 87 0 8700.0 1.1% 115 0.2% xxxxxxxxxxx Jaguar 23 15 53.3 0.3% 122 0.2% Holden Trax 80 48 66.7 1.0% 591 1.0% Citroen 17 33 -48.5 0.2% 164 0.3% Ford Focus 77 100 -23.0 1.0% 668 1.1% Annual high for stockpile Industry manages levels well always been the way. he amount of stock held 1996, it has ebbed and flowed.” units, are more static with their did come down after the global Christchurch are boosting sales. “You can oversupply when tock levels of new cars have that dropped to this year’s low of by used car dealers during Used car stock levels are holding not changing too much. financial crisis [GFC]. “Trades people are upgrading buying conditions are good, but Isuzu 17 8 112.5 0.2% 120 0.2% Jeep Compass 72 24 200.0 0.9% 157 0.3% increased every month 18,653 in January. October was the highest traditionally based on what’s A drop of 50 units may not be “Stocking levels then increased their vehicles,” says Crawford. too drastic. But stock can vary the marketplace normally corrects except one this year, with David Crawford, chief executive Tmonthly total of the year. happening in Japan and what again and they respond to the “Although passenger cars aren’t so enormously by proportion on yards itself by pulling back from Japan or SOctober’s total of 29,509 being the officer of the Motor Industry There were 10,374 units consumers are buying here. number of new vehicles sold and hot, SUVs are. with 30 to 40 cars. selling down. The numbers might Alfa Romeo 10 31 -67.7 0.1% 68 0.1% Holden Barina 66 82 -19.5 0.9% 616 1.0% highest of 2013. Association (MIA), says current imported last month with a Conditions there have improved the rate at which they are sold. “People in the housing market “They can suddenly be selling drop for a month or two before There were 7,962 sales last models aren’t sitting around in variance of 1,829 on 8,545 sales. recently and the exchange rate “They basically go up when are refinancing their mortgages without having bought for a few trundling up again. month, also this year’s biggest stock for too long. The number of cars in stock has gone up. sales go up, but I’m not so sure to buy big-ticket items especially weeks and being 10-15 units down “There’s no magic supply-chain Chery 9 34 -73.5 0.1% 146 0.2% Skoda Octavia 66 28 135.7 0.9% 426 0.7% amount, while the variance was “The industry tends to manage amounted to 9,323 compared to “October and November are about the days stock is held for when they are confident about makes them more susceptible,” miracle. When it’s slow, it tends to be 1,400 with 9,362 units imported – stock levels quite well and does this 7,494 in September. normally difficult for the industry, being longer and can’t explain that. keeping their jobs.” says Macdonald. slow for everybody. If you can get the second highest amount after day in, day out,” he told Autofile. There have been two other so the stockpile tends to go “Average sales per day came All that said, some of the “Dealers then jump online to good supply with a good exchange Renault 8 35 -77.1 0.1% 140 0.2% Mitsubishi Lancer 65 128 -49.2 0.8% 683 1.1% 11,065 imports in August. “My data suggests this is a major increases during 2013 – with up,” says Macdonald. “But trade The TRUSTED online down during the GFC and before regional centres, such as Hawke’s buy more from Japan, but that’s rate, everyone benefits.” The total stock figure at the cyclical thing and levels were no variances between imports and sales swings up over Christmas and the wholesale trading site. that they were much higher.” Bay and Palmerston North, aren’t end of December was 20,683 and higher in previous years, but they holidays, so it goes down. showing as much growth as of 3,121 in April and 2,507 in May. Yamaha 8 0 800.0 0.1% 76 0.1% Kia Rio 65 25 160.0 0.8% 368 0.6% If 80,000 vehicles are sold one “December and January are autoport.net other centres. Graeme Macdonald, chairman Dealer stock of used car imports in New ZealandOct 2013- year and 100,000 are sold the good months for sales because Oct 2013 “But 80 per cent of New Zealand’s of the North Island branch of the AVerAge dAyS Dealer stock of new cars in New Zealand - following year, the average sales USed ImportS 10000 Imported Motor Vehicle Industry people take time off work, the kids Imported VArIANCe StoCk SALeS per StoCk population is in Auckland and 2012 SoLd dAy - ytd At hANd Aston Martin 3 0 300.0 0.0% 29 0.0% Ford Territory 64 65 -1.5 0.8% 678 1.1% AVerAge dAyS per day should be higher – and are off school and people may have h e NeW CArS VArIANCe StoCk SALeS per StoCk Association, says the current 2012 Imported SoLd the MIA is expecting more new Christchurch. 8,579 t t hANd Whangarei Auckland Hamilton cThames dAy - ytd A stockpile should correct itself – as it Christmas bonuses or holiday pay. Total stock at the end of December 2011 o vehicles to be sold this year than “If you add in Dunedin and Taurangad Rotorua Gisborne Napier New 12,984 “It’s a time when Kiwis tend to 3,191 6,375 (3,184) 5,395 206 26 9500 Plymouth MIA stock estimate as at end of December 2011 Wellington, these centres cover a normally does. Jan ‘12 Can-Am 3 3 0.0 0.0% 32 0.1% Mazda Cx-3 62 0 6200.0 0.8% 522Biggesti ncreases/Decreases 0.9% during 2012. 210 21 Wanganui Palmerston u 10,511 242 43 “If the monthly stockpile was make financial decisions, so dealers Feb ‘12 4,920 6,000 (1,080) 4,315 n North Masterton Wellington Jan ‘12 5,026 7,499 (2,473) There were 54,404 sales in 2009, large proportion of the population By town year-on-year need to have plenty of stock to 6,429 75 4,390 209 21 Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Whangarei Auckland n 7,368 5,633 1,735 12,246 223 55 10,000 on a regular basis it means Mar ‘12 6,504 Feb ‘12 62,029 in 2010, 64,019 in 2011 and all have strong economies.” 25 u (OctOber 2013 vs OctOber 2012) 218 59 match demand. 6,613 5,877 736 5,126 206 Hamilton Thames Tauranga Rotorua Gisborne Mar ‘12 7,228 6,499 729 12,975 Year to date, 77,438 new cars there are solid holding numbers,” Apr ‘12 Others 15 37 -59.5 0.2% 205 0.3% Others 2,642 2,935 -10.0 34.1% 23,824 38.8% and 76,871 in 2012, and the MIA is 900 6,026 208 29 9000 t 209 66 “When the market’s down in 7,693 6,793 Apr ‘12 6,285 5,430 855 13,830 he told Autofile. “North of that May ‘12 Napier New Plymouth Wanganui Palmerston North Biggest increases predicting about 82,000 passenger have been imported and 68,612 208 33 o 15,630 205 76 Japan, stock is hard to get. When Jun ‘12 6,947 6,184 763 6,789

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ales of new cars came in 70 per cent of its new vehicles in market for new vehicles, used stock far as the brand’s reliability goes. at 7,752 units last month New Zealand as rentals”. has also been performing well. “The range delivers cheaper and were up by 669 – or 9.4 He believes this comes off the Foot adds the economy in small cars up to the most expensive Sper cent – compared to 7,083 in back of a strong tourism season and Wellington is improving steadily high-end sedan, the Genesis. August last year. Toyota “also seems to be leasing out on the back of some large “However, one of the biggest The total made for the strongest its vehicles on shorter terms, which infrastructure schemes. challenges moving forward may be August since 1986 and saw the is helping boost the amount of used “As well as the Transmission around currency. Hyundai is holding Toyota Corolla regaining the vehicle stock available”. Gully engineering work, there are prices as long as it can, but I am aware number-one spot for passenger Foot adds: “Cars with engines some big projects going on, such of two imminent changes. vehicles with 621 registrations. between 1.8 and two litres are now as retirement homes. A new NZ “I believe we will continue It was followed by the marque’s in the $26,000 transactional price Post building is being constructed with growth in Auckland with RAV4 on 269 units and the Mazda 3 bracket, which used to be reserved and a few start-ups are humming businesses moving here and a lot on 240. for cars between 1.3 and 1.4 litres, around town.” of companies hiring. Toyota remained this segment’s while SUVs – such as the Mitsubishi Grant Vincent, principal and “Spring has begun and that leader with 1,512 registrations. ASX – come in at about $30,000. fleet manager of Greenlane brings about a new lease of life for It was followed by Mazda on 743 “I don’t see any reason why Hyundai in Auckland, says August most of us, so we are expecting units with Holden coming third on good and solid trading through to 721. So far this year, Toyota, Holden New Passenger Registrations - 2013-2015 the end of this year.” and Mazda top this part of market. 10000 The Motor Industry Association Matthew Foot, dealer principal 2013 (MIA) predicts the overall new- 9500 2014 of Brendan Foot Supersite in vehicle market may top 130,000 2015 Wellington, says: “The two months 9000 registrations for the first time after prior to July were very strong, and August’s bumper sales figures. 8500 we saw record sales in new and Total registrations last month used vehicles. 8000 were up by 10 per cent, or by 1,003 “The marketing of new cars and 7500 units, compared to same month Fieldays prices have helped to build of 2014. strong momentum. 7000 “The market continues to defy “Consumers continue to be 6500 general economic indicators with aware of the volatility of the sales delivering steady growth of 6000 New Zealand dollar, so they are xxxxxxxxx five per cent for the year,” says John xxxxxxxxxxxpurchasing now ahead of any 5500 Manley, president of the MIA. fluctuations that could adjust Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec “Given the year-to-date sales prices in the long run.” Annual high for stockpile position, it’s likely the industry will Industry manages levels well always been the way. he amount of stock held 1996, it has ebbed and flowed.” units, are more static with their He adds the market hasdid come still down after the global theChristchurch strong are boosting numbers sales. shouldn’t was a particularly strong month “You can oversupplybreak when the 130,000-unit barrier in tock levels of new cars have that dropped to this year’s low of by used car dealers during Used car stock levels are holding not changing too much. financial crisis [GFC]. “Trades people are upgrading buying conditions are good, but increased every month 18,653 in January. October was the highest traditionally based on what’s A drop of 50 units may not be “Stocking levels then increased their vehicles,” says Crawford. too drastic. But stock can vary the marketplace normally corrects except one this beenyear, with seeingDavid Crawford, strong chief executive gains even with continue. We have seenTmonthly big total growth of the year. happeningwith innew Japan and carswhat picking up again 2015 for the first time ever.” again and they respond to the “Although passenger cars aren’t so enormously by proportion on yards itself by pulling back from Japan or SOctober’s total of 29,509 being the officer of the Motor Industry There were 10,374 units consumers are buying here. number of new vehicles sold and hot, SUVs are. with 30 to 40 cars. selling down. The numbers might highest of 2013. Association (MIA), says current imported last month with a Conditions there have improved the cold weather settlingthe ratein. at which they are sold. in “PeopleAuckland in the housing marketand the biggest part of after a softer July“They “on can suddenlythe beback selling drop for a month or twoToyota before remained the overall There were 7,962 sales last models aren’t sitting around in variance of 1,829 on 8,545 sales. recently and the exchange rate “They basically go up when are refinancing their mortgages without having bought for a few trundling up again. month, also this year’s biggest stock for too long. The number of cars in stock has gone up. sales go up, but I’m not so sure to buy big-ticket items especially weeks and being 10-15 units down “There’s no magic supply-chain amount, while the variance was“It’s usually“The industry tendsreasonably to manage flat the market is there. amounted to 9,323 compared to of“October some and November great are facelifted models” market leader with a 21 per about the days stock is held for when they are confident about makes them more susceptible,” miracle. When it’s slow, it tends to be 1,400 with 9,362 units imported – stock levels quite well and does this 7,494 in September. normally difficult for the industry, being longer and can’t explain that. keeping their jobs.” says Macdonald. slow for everybody. If you can get the second highest amountduring after winterday in, day out,” becausehe told Autofile. the weather “It will be interesting Thereto havesee been two other fromso the stockpile the tends tomarque. go cent market share and 2,302 “Average sales per day came All that said, some of the “Dealers then jump online to good supply with a good exchange 11,065 imports in August. “My data suggests this is a major increases during 2013 – with up,” says Macdonald. “But trade The TRUSTED online down during the GFC and before regional centres, such as Hawke’s buy more from Japan, but that’s rate, everyone benefits.” The total stock figure at the cyclical thing and levels were no variances between imports and sales swings up over Christmas and the wholesale trading site. limits people’s ability to thatget they wereout much higher.” whatBay and Palmerston effect North, aren’tdairy has on sales of He notes the business has also registrations during August. end of December was 20,683 and higher in previous years, but they holidays, so it goes down. showing as much growth as of 3,121 in April and 2,507 in May. If 80,000 vehicles are sold one “December and January are autoport.net other centres. Graeme Macdonald, chairman Dealer stock of used car imports in New ZealandOct 2013- and about. But this year,year the and 100,000 winter are sold the light commercial vehicles. seengood months a for lift sales inbecause dealer finance, which It was followed by Ford with Oct 2013 “But 80 per cent of New Zealand’s of the North Island branch of the AVerAge dAyS Dealer stock of new cars in New Zealand - following year, the average sales USed ImportS 10000 Imported Motor Vehicle Industry people take time off work, the kids Imported VArIANCe StoCk SALeS per StoCk population is in Auckland and 2012 SoLd dAy - ytd At hANd AVerAge dAyS per day should be higher – and are off school and people may have h e monthsNeW CArS VhaveArIANCe Sto Cperformedk SALeS per StoCk much “But there is no reasonAssociation, why says the the current is “remarkably higher compared to 11 per cent and 1,226 units, and 2012 Imported SoLd the MIA is expecting more new Christchurch. 8,579 t t hANd Whangarei Auckland Hamilton cThames dAy - ytd A stockpile should correct itself – as it Christmas bonuses or holiday pay. Total stock at the end of December 2011 o vehicles to be sold this year than “If you add in Dunedin and Taurangad Rotorua Gisborne Napier New 12,984 “It’s a time when Kiwis tend to 3,191 6,375 (3,184) 5,395 206 26 9500 Plymouth MIA stock estimate as at end of December 2011 Wellington, these centres cover a normally does. Jan ‘12 Biggesti ncreases/Decreases better than usual.” during 2012. overall numbers should not be up how it was sitting earlier in the year”. Holden 210 on21 nine per cent with 1,016. Wanganui Palmerston u 10,511 242 43 “If the monthly stockpile was make financial decisions, so dealers Feb ‘12 4,920 6,000 (1,080) 4,315 n North Masterton Wellington Jan ‘12 5,026 7,499 (2,473) There were 54,404 sales in 2009, large proportion of the population By town year-on-year need to have plenty of stock to 6,429 75 4,390 209 21 Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Whangarei Auckland n 7,368 5,633 1,735 12,246 223 55 10,000 on a regular basis it means Mar ‘12 6,504 Feb ‘12 62,029 in 2010, 64,019 in 2011 and all have strong economies.” 25 u (OctOber 2013 vs OctOber 2012) 218 59 match demand. 6,613 5,877 736 5,126 206 Hamilton Thames Tauranga Rotorua Gisborne Mar ‘12 7,228 Foot 6,499 says 729 12,975 rental companies at aroundYear to date, 77,438 130,000 new cars by thethere endare solid holding of numbers,” Vincent adds:Apr “One ‘12 thing I Toyota, Holden and Ford and 76,871 in 2012, and the MIA is 900 6,026 208 29 9000 t 209 66 “When the market’s down in 7,693 6,793 Apr ‘12 6,285 5,430 855 13,830 he told Autofile. “North of that May ‘12 Napier New Plymouth Wanganui Palmerston North Biggest increases predicting about 82,000 passenger have been imported and 68,612 208 33 o 15,630 205 76 Japan, stock is hard to get. 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here were 3,441 new New Commercial Sales - 2013-2015 with sheep and beef farmers,” he commercial vehicles sold 4500 says. “The dry-stock guys are doing in August – up by 335 4250 2013 well at the moment. units,T or 10.8 per cent, on the same 4000 2014 “The desire is still there for many month of last year. 3750 2015 farmers. Those who borrowed to Ford’s Ranger was the 3500 buy farms will be having problems country’s best-selling ute with 735 3250 with cash flow, but those who 3000 registrations. Toyota’s Hilux took own them have been through this 2750 out second on 544 while Holden’s before. It’s just one of those things.” 2500 Colorado came third with 285. Gavin Murdoch, branch manager 2250 The blue oval topped August’s 2000 of Counties Toyota in Pukekohe, says: ladder for marques with 813 sales 1750 “Walk-ins and online inquiry have of new commercial vehicles. It was Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec increased. Service has been steady followed by Toyota on 791 and and we have got the ability to grow. Holden with 295. director of Hoffman Ford in Pahiatua. dairy sector’s performance is an “This is a lovely little town of “There is no question a lot of “This has had the effect of over- important ingredient for most about 26,000 people and we serve a franchised and non-franchised fuelling these vehicles’ wholesale provincial and rural dealers’ bottom wide area around it. Real-estate prices dealers are now focusing more on prices in New Zealand for a number lines. are creeping up and Aucklanders are light commercials than in the past,” of months now.” “However, being East Coast- finding more bang for their bucks in says Neil Macfarquhar, managing Macfarquhar told Autofile the based we have a lot of hill country places such as Pukekohe.”

New Commercial Sales by Make - August 2015 New Commercial Sales by Model - August 2015

Aug'15 2015 YEAR 2015 Aug'15 2015 YEAR 2015 Make Aug'15 Aug'14 +/- % Make Model Aug'15 Aug'14 +/- % Mkt Share TO DATE Mkt share Mkt Share TO DATE Mkt share Ford 813 636 27.8 23.6% 4,882 18.9% Ford Ranger 735 548 34.1 21.4% 4,233 16.4% Toyota 791 688 15.0 23.0% 5,438 21.1% Toyota Hilux 544 413 31.7 15.8% 3,577 13.9% Holden 295 273 8.1 8.6% 2,515 9.7% Holden Colorado 285 237 20.3 8.3% 2,396 9.3% Isuzu 269 176 52.8 7.8% 1,911 7.4% Toyota Hiace 230 254 -9.4 6.7% 1,653 6.4% Nissan 185 107 72.9 5.4% 2,308 8.9% Nissan Navara 185 107 72.9 5.4% 2,308 8.9% Mitsubishi 177 194 -8.8 5.1% 1,612 6.2% Mitsubishi Triton 177 105 68.6 5.1% 1,540 6.0% Volkswagen 108 133 -18.8 3.1% 948 3.7% Isuzu D-Max 150 80 87.5 4.4% 1,201 4.7% Mercedes-Benz 100 79 26.6 2.9% 406 1.6% Mazda Bt-50 95 143 -33.6 2.8% 961 3.7% Mazda 95 143 -33.6 2.8% 961 3.7% Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 82 55 49.1 2.4% 327 1.3% Hino 67 66 1.5 1.9% 433 1.7% Ford Transit 71 84 -15.5 2.1% 617 2.4% Fiat 60 39 53.8 1.7% 355 1.4% Hyundai iload 60 47 27.7 1.7% 455 1.8% Hyundai 60 50 20.0 1.7% 466 1.8% Volkswagen Amarok 59 60 -1.7 1.7% 630 2.4% Mitsubishi Fuso 60 77 -22.1 1.7% 408 1.6% Isuzu F Series 57 42 35.7 1.7% 293 1.1% SsangYong 52 69 -24.6 1.5% 498 1.9% SsangYong Actyon Sport 52 69 -24.6 1.5% 498 1.9% Great Wall 44 56 -21.4 1.3% 360 1.4% Isuzu N Series 48 38 26.3 1.4% 301 1.2% Ldv 39 38 2.6 1.1% 313 1.2% Fiat Ducato 42 31 35.5 1.2% 271 1.1% Foton 34 53 -35.8 1.0% 334 1.3% Hino 500 33 35 -5.7 1.0% 221 0.9% Daf 23 12 91.7 0.7% 138 0.5% Foton Tunland 32 41 -22.0 0.9% 309 1.2% Ud Trucks 21 23 -8.7 0.6% 172 0.7% Ldv V80 29 38 -23.7 0.8% 292 1.1% Kenworth 17 15 13.3 0.5% 127 0.5% Great Wall V240 28 44 -36.4 0.8% 259 1.0% Others 131 179 -26.8 3.8% 1,223 4.7% Others 447 635 -29.6 13.0% 3,466 13.4% Total 3,441 3,106 10.8 100.0% 25,808 100.0% Total 3,441 3,106 10.8 100.0% 25,808 100.0%

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businessman with more and it’s cheaper, so it’s a matter of if Used Commercial Sales - 2013-2015 than 50 years’ experience 900 you have a conscience or not.” in the industry says buying 850 On the flipside, Gavin Murdoch, 800 Aconditions are difficult at the moment. branch manager of Counties Toyota 750 Rod Milner, owner of Rod Milner in Pukekohe, reports the dealership 700 Motors in Greenlane, Auckland, 650 has been getting plenty of trade- specialises in providing a wide range 600 ins with the Hilux being run out. of disability vehicles and reports a 550 “But with excellent deals “definite downward trend”. 500 available, prices of used Hiluxes 2013 “Recent drops in dairy prices 450 have come down a bit,” he adds. 400 2014 have created a lot of uncertainty, There were 735 used commercial 350 2015 particular with older people who 300 vehicles sold in New Zealand in always hold back during such Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec August. This was a 10.2 per cent times,” he told Autofile. increase on 667 registrations in the “The biggest problem we’ve market and what I’m seeing is a Milner says the public needs to same month of 2014 and brought got is replacing stock with the lot of stock being offered in the be “very careful” and the industry the total sold so far this year to 5,820. current exchange rate and pricing accident category, which I don’t should not lower its reputation by Toyota secured its usual double increases will start to filter through sell. If someone undercuts me on selling such stock. of top-selling marque and model onto retail prices. a disability vehicle, it’s usually an He adds: “There’s plenty of with 342 overall registrations and “It’s hard to buy in the current accident vehicle.” damaged stock available in Japan 259 Hiaces being sold.

Used Commercial Sales by Make - August 2015 Used Commercial Sales by Model - August 2015

Aug'15 2015 YEAR 2015 Aug'15 2015 YEAR 2015 Make Aug'15 Aug'14 +/- % Make Model Aug'15 Aug'14 +/- % Mkt Share TO DATE Mkt share Mkt Share TO DATE Mkt share Toyota 342 351 -2.6 46.5% 2,886 49.6% Toyota Hiace 259 256 1.2 35.2% 2,108 36.2% Nissan 144 123 17.1 19.6% 1,105 19.0% Nissan Caravan 59 54 9.3 8.0% 476 8.2% Mazda 48 37 29.7 6.5% 325 5.6% Mazda Bongo 33 22 50.0 4.5% 254 4.4% Isuzu 32 35 -8.6 4.4% 248 4.3% Toyota Dyna 29 16 81.3 3.9% 241 4.1% Chevrolet 27 14 92.9 3.7% 145 2.5% Nissan Vanette 25 31 -19.4 3.4% 226 3.9% Ford 24 24 0.0 3.3% 191 3.3% Isuzu Elf 22 19 15.8 3.0% 147 2.5% Mitsubishi 23 19 21.1 3.1% 236 4.1% Toyota Hilux 20 11 81.8 2.7% 109 1.9% Hino 18 12 50.0 2.4% 164 2.8% Nissan Nv200 19 7 171.4 2.6% 126 2.2% Holden 15 11 36.4 2.0% 111 1.9% Nissan Navara 17 13 30.8 2.3% 92 1.6% Volkswagen 7 4 75.0 1.0% 42 0.7% Mazda Titan 14 8 75.0 1.9% 55 0.9% Ssangyong 6 0 600.0 0.8% 10 0.2% Toyota Toyoace 14 24 -41.7 1.9% 143 2.5% Mercedes-Benz 5 3 66.7 0.7% 21 0.4% Nissan Atlas 13 13 0.0 1.8% 107 1.8% Dodge 4 2 100.0 0.5% 35 0.6% Chevrolet Silverado 13 6 116.7 1.8% 58 1.0% Gmc 4 4 0.0 0.5% 33 0.6% Hino Dutro 12 4 200.0 1.6% 94 1.6% Kenworth 4 0 400.0 0.5% 30 0.5% Toyota Regius 12 32 -62.5 1.6% 220 3.8% Suzuki 4 2 100.0 0.5% 19 0.3% Mitsubishi Triton 9 3 200.0 1.2% 44 0.8% Western Star 4 0 400.0 0.5% 6 0.1% Holden Commodore 8 6 33.3 1.1% 50 0.9% Fiat 3 7 -57.1 0.4% 48 0.8% Isuzu Forward 8 8 0.0 1.1% 67 1.2% Iveco 3 0 300.0 0.4% 10 0.2% Ford F150 7 5 40.0 1.0% 36 0.6% Man 3 2 50.0 0.4% 10 0.2% Ssangyong Actyon 6 0 600.0 0.8% 10 0.2% Others 15 17 -11.8 2.0% 145 2.5% Others 136 129 5.4 18.5% 1,157 19.9% Total 735 667 10.2 100.0% 5,820 100.0% Total 735 667 10.2 100.0% 5,820 100.0%

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