Robin's Diary

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Robin Luscombe Robin Luscombe

Robin Luscombe

Managing Director Luscombe Motors Ltd | 2022 Car Dealer Lifetime Achievement | 4 x Suzuki Dealer of the Year | 5 x AM Award Winner | Auto Trader Retailer of the Year 2018 & 2020 | 5 x Motor Trader Award Winner

发布日期: 2024年10月3日
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Not-so free market….

Unfortunately the car industry and consumer choice are now being restricted artificially by legislation regarding the supply and sale of new cars.

As predicted here, the sale of hybrid, petrol and diesel cars is strictly limited until January so that manufacturers can balance their sales with those of full electric cars, all as a result of legislation. This means we are where we were a few years ago, when the supply of cars was limited due to lockdown issues. The good news is that prices for EVs will be forced down, which is great news if an EV fits your circumstances, but bad news if it doesn’t.

Like most things there will be winners and losers. The big winners will be those making a move from petrol to EV, as used petrol cars will be in short supply, and the EV cheaper.?However, for those wanting to stay with petrol power, this will just be the start of legislation, not manufacturers, forcing the change, simply by reducing the choice and availability.

As I’ve said before, don’t blame the dealers or manufacturers, this is driven totally by legislation driving the increase in electric vehicles and the drive to totally remove the choice to buy anything but an EV over the next 5 years.

"More laws, more restrictions, and more government interference only serve to narrow the range of choice for individuals and businesses alike." Ron Paul

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