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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThese new processes\nand technologies will continue to develop even after the pandemic has passed,\nas people will become accustomed to real-time inspections over live video with\nthe ability to zoom into high-resolution images. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Actually getting cars to their new owners is another challenge, but logistics innovated as well to meet with new health recommendations. And apart from that, ports worldwide remain open and are accepting auto shipments, ships are sailing with few cancellations, administrative staff continues to work regular hours, but from the safety of their homes; all of which is ensuring smooth sailing for the international car trade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And with less need for people having to physically visit a dealership when buying a car, buying cars from overseas has also become much easier and continues to rise in popularity during the pandemic. Once bought, car shipping companies such as ourselves<\/a> can take the stress out of delivering the car back to your home country – all without you having to set foot out of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In many places, car\ndealerships are allowed to stay open, as long as they take the necessary\nprecautions. This means that while customers can opt to purchase their car\nonline, and even get their car delivered with contactless delivery, they can\nalso visit a dealership, and see their car in person before they decide to buy\nit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Test-driving will\nsoon be allowed again as well, with unaccompanied test-drives, or rules for\nwearing masks if you\u2019re in the car with a dealer. Cars will also be sanitised\nbetween customer usage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With more people stuck at home and looking for ways to pass the time, it\u2019s actually not surprising that hobbies have made a big comeback, and that includes classic and collector cars. Some dealerships even claim an increase in business<\/a>. Gooding, a classic car auctioning company, actually held its first event in the UK during the pandemic, proving that interest hasn\u2019t died down in the classic car arena. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And interest hasn\u2019t dropped because collectors and enthusiasts realise that while the Covid pandemic will eventually go away, the love of cars never will, so any purchase made now will long outlive the virus. And in the meantime, taking your new classic car<\/a> for a cruise is a great way to shake off that cabin fever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For those looking to\npurchase a used or new car, there are likely to be a few more obstacles to\nconsider. For one, inventory for new cars has gone down because of manufacturer\nclosures, and some financing deals have been rescinded, but the used car market\nhasn\u2019t seen much of a decline. Let\u2019s have a look at some tips you can keep in\nmind when looking to purchase your car during the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It may go against\nthe intuition of many seasoned car buyers, or first-time buyers for that\nmatter, but unlike pre-pandemic times, now is not the best time to shop around\nand hold out until a dealership gives you a lower offer than first posted. The\nfact is, with a tighter supply of cars, the vehicle you have your eye on may\nsell while you wait for a lower bid that never actually comes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may find less\nflexibility among dealers when it comes to price. So instead of rejecting a car\nbecause the dealer won\u2019t lower the cost, you should consider whether or not you\ncan find another car that you like that has the same features, but for a lower\nprice. If you think you can, then go for it, but if you suspect that that might\nnot be the case, then accept the car for the price it\u2019s worth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With the same amount of people looking to buy cars, but a lower supply, dealers are going to run through their inventory faster. That means that you\u2019re also less likely to be offered a competitive price. That is unless you\u2019re willing to travel a bit or have your car shipped to you<\/a>, to get the best price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It might not be\nrealistic right now to expect to get every feature you want, at the price you\nwant it, in the car you want. Decide what\u2019s essential, such as mileage, safety,\netc., and then be flexible on the rest, like colour, interior, or even brand.\nYou may find that while you can\u2019t get a good price on top brands like Honda,\nyou can go for a lesser-known brand, with equal quality, and for a better\nprice, with most of the features you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though we\u2019re experiencing an unprecedented pandemic, interest in buying cars both nationally and from overseas (especially classic cars<\/a>) hasn\u2019t decreased, with some dealerships even claiming an increase in purchasing. What\u2019s more, innovations are making it possible for potential buyers to tour cars without going to the dealership, and deals can still be found if you practice patience, flexibility and are willing to cast a wider dealership net. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Imports are open around the globe, and Autoshippers <\/a>hasn\u2019t slowed its business at all. We work closely with our partners abroad to transport cars overseas and consult with experts in the matter to ensure that all of our processes are conducted according to the strictest safety standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need to ship a car out of the UK, Keeping the Car Industry Going<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Collector Cars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Buying a Car During Covid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Decide Quickly<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Quality vs Cost<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Check Multiple Dealerships<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Be Flexible<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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