Like every competitive industry, the automotive sector has been able to learn from its mistakes. The same mistakes have not typically been repeated, at least, not among those carmakers who remain relevant today. Any severe defects – such as the fuel lines in the Gremlin or the tank bolts in the Ford Pinto – are punished severely by buyers and those in the press, who along with regulators, have a vested interest in consumer safety and the legitimacy of a purchase. With a century of true lemons behind us, the standard has broadly risen, across the board.

The market situation for expendable income in Australia has also shifted somewhat. With exceptions, such as the commodities boom in WA, more and more of our equity is being placed in real estate, as the cost of it has risen far more than the comparative rise in wages. Pricing is essentially pushing out our available income for new items, including cars, so we are suddenly much more likely to consider a used car – as it is the only option.

Lastly, the status element of a new car has fallen off. That proud moment when you drive a brand new car off the lot and in to your drive seems to have fallen flat of late, as the financial reality of the Generation X cohort – and their decrease in real wages – has been realised.

Hence, the importance, and the popularity, of premium used cars for the Central Coast and all of Australia.

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This puts these cars out of the price range of many first-time buyers. In many urban areas, where transit is more prevalent, this is less of a problem. However, most agree that among the youth in more rural areas, most require mobility to attend their workplace.

How many of us can remember our first day on the job? You were young, a budding independent driving to the worksite for your apprenticeship. Whether you are working as an aspiring sparky, chippy, in hospitality, or as a professional at university, there were innumerable reasons that you had to be on the move.

At least for the foreseeable future, there are a number of key reasons why we will need to remain mobile. That is why, at Approved Used Cars in Gosford, we have the Central Coast covered for used cars. We can get you set up with a new set of wheels, reliable and failsafe, that will keep you on the road and chasing your dreams, without the burden of a multi-year financed loan to afford them.

These aren’t brand new wheels, but they are as close as we can get. We only move cars that are clean, that run reliably, and which can be trusted not to harbour hidden faults. That is our guarantee.

If you’re in the market, come and visit us today, or check out our product list online now!

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Recently, buyers have noticed a discrepancy between the domestic price of used cars, and that from abroad, especially New Zealand, particularly in the upscale market. Many have taken note of the fact that the market price can be as much as 50% more expensive in Australia than New Zealand. This has been attributed to the deregulated market for used cars in New Zealand, where imports must contend with far less red tape.

This has led to calls in the press to join the kiwis and deregulate our import industry. Currently, no used cars maybe imported to Central Coast if they require recall work, for fear of foreign lemons finding their way to Australian shores. However, a reliable auction system has worked well in New Zealand, and Senator Ricky Muir called car industry claims of Japanese Yakuza involvement and radioactivity issues ‘outrageous’.

Until pressure is brought on the powers that be, the $12 000 import tariff will be passed on to the consumer looking for used cars in Central Coast, to the benefit of car dealerships, and the detriment of consumers.

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Worthington MINI Garage announces the arrival of the new MINI Clubman!  Longer and larger the ever before, the new MINI Clubman welcomes two additional doors for added functionality. There’s a whole lot more to love about the new MINI Clubman – come in and check it out for yourself!

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