Maybe this recent shift to Citreon may be an subtle ploy to rebrand the product and let André rest in peace.
Motor writers have been onto this for a while in Aus. . . David Morley, Drive
Cheers
Chris
Maybe this recent shift to Citreon may be an subtle ploy to rebrand the product and let André rest in peace.
Certainly, any dealer network culling long-term dealers risks a loss of experience in the dealer network. Holden sacked 30 of its dealers, some long-established and the only dealer in a regional centre. Some of those pushed out will continue to offer their services to their customers, but no longer as a franchised dealer. Others will walk away from the product entirely, leaving fewer options for aftersales service.
There are some relevant background articles re PSA/Inchcape at goauto. To pick just two of them:
Peugeot, Citroen begin long climb back - GoAutoNews Premium
Inchcape plans dealer cull - GoAutoNews Premium
It's worth remembering that owners in Australia are not obliged to use a franchised dealer for service (including capped price offers) to protect their warranty and/or extended warranty, which is a common misconception. It may help, but it is not essential. Owners do have a choice. This is worth a read:
https://www.choice.com.au/transport/cars/maintenance/articles/car-warranties-and-dealer-servicing
Citroen Australia is still offering the 6 year warranty on Picasso for vehicles sold to mid-December for anyone keen. There would still be demos and even some new stock that would come with the balance of a 6 year warranty, so it's a matter of asking the dealer. There is a sales event in the next week for both Pug and Citroen. No doubt the person trying to flog the cars will be aware of the options to extend the warranty. I believe Pug still has an older stock overhang, so there might be an opportunity to pick up a bargain that's had a few birthdays in storage.
Number one priority for me is the coalition of all PSA products and thus making servicing viable for those who don’t live within an hours drive.
Spare me is it not obvious.
Either way time is running out for the automotive retailing industry.......and ‘driving’ for that matter.
I certainly wouldn’t be ‘investing’ in the industry as it stands .
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As the dealer principal who sold us the Skoda said. Australia has 44 odd brands of cars on sale. Even discounting left wings and a-sols. That's far too many and something has to give eventually because that number is simply unsupportable.
Maybe this recent shift to Citreon may be an subtle ploy to rebrand the product and let André rest in peace.
Those early C5 shots remind me of an au Falcon (except they might have been more reliable)
I would have, but I already blew the budget and reserved a special plate:
"D SPECIAL", with 2 extra spaces in between the D and the S. Cost me a fortune! "D(v)SPECIAL" would've been so much better!:wink2:
Dare I suggest the Ford?Which, the Ford or the Citroen?
Oh really you shouldn't have I'm so embarrassed, they will take pride of place and give me incentive to get the car on the road
You should look at French Diplomat plates for your car. . . 23 CMD 1
Edit: Oh look it's available in the correct colour combo $475.00
(Joking :joker: )
Cheers
Chris
Good on you Chris! At only $475, not a bad proposition really. Is that really the cost?
Although in my days a consulate car would've been identified by "CC" ie Corps Consulaire, as the car even though in a foreign country would still bear the French registration. Such as "1954 CC 75"
Not sure it is the case in modern day Australia though....
Another controversy?
... since you were a real Frenchman. . .
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