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Wed 04 Apr 2003Tougher times as buyers go ahunting for good deals
The significant fall in new car sales in February has suggested a more difficult selling environment for dealers and greater pressure to offer more attractive finance packages and price discounts on new cars. John Cradden reports.
Car registration figures for February were down by 18.8 per cent on the same month last year, and 5.5 per cent for the year so far. The fall took many by surprise after January sales recorded an increase of 6.6 per cent, albeit on the basis of a significant number of pre-booked sales.
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