Maximise Used EV sales with a Revive! repair

The general public’s buying habits for new electric vehicles (EVs) has been a common topic amongst dealers, manufacturers and even the government as of late, as it appears interest is waning and the overall desire for an ‘electric revolution’ has dissipated. While manufacturers are still being encouraged by leaders to meet the ban on the sale of Petrol and Diesel cars by 2030, manufacturers are showing that sales of new electric vehicles are falling dramatically.

Indeed, the prices of new electric cars are falling at a similar rate, even more so on the used car market. Statistics revealed in July by market intelligence experts Indicata UK, showed that a typical 3-year-old EV is now 43.8% cheaper than it would have been for a similar car 18 months previously. However, this dramatic drop in prices has seen an increase in used EV buyers looking to pick themselves up a bargain while they can.

With used EV sales actually showing an increase in popularity it is important for dealers to ensure their offering of EV stock is in optimum condition, allowing them to squeeze every last penny out of each used sale. Revive! technicians are specially equipped to maintain and repair EVs along with being accredited by our IMI verified training centre. Revive! ensure our techs always work with the highest quality products to achieve an exceptional finish that will last.

Research conducted by Revive! UK has shown that on average a used EV in perfect condition has a 18% price increase over a car with similar mileage and spec only with minor damage to the vehicle bodywork affecting the overall sales price of the vehicle. This mirrors previous research from Revive! UK that showed on conventionally fuelled vehicles, sales prices could be increased by an average of 51% following a SMART repair.

With the increase in sales of used EVs courtesy of intrepid bargain hunters, ensuring dealers maximise their profits from every sale is incredibly important. Revive!’s SMART repair services ensure that any car is sold in impeccable condition, free from stone chips, parking scrapes, door dings and bumper scuffs. This allows dealers to offer the vehicle for sale at their most competitive price for the market, but still ensures their customers receive a quality product they are happy with.

The increasing demand for used EVs is putting pressure on dealers to get the vehicles in their showrooms prepped and sold as fast as possible. Sending a vehicle to a body shop for repairs is a timely and costly expense that many dealers are reluctant to carry out, despite the prospect of leaving money on the table. A Revive! repair can be performed in as little as one hour (depending on type of damage) and can be carried out on a forecourt or car park ensuring the vehicle can be put on sale as soon as possible.

Ensuring a car is fully prepared for sale, has been cleaned thoroughly, photographed in detail and most importantly has been revived by Revive! UK has been proven to increase sales prices and more importantly increase profits.

If you are interested in our repair services, please get in touch with our team now!

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