The Inside Track to your Dream Drive
by Colin Selby
Your car says a lot about you. It follows, therefore, that its selection demands your close attention. But there are only so many hours in the day, and your busy lifestyle limits the amount of time you can devote to that search. What, then, are your options?
You can, of course, tour round the dealerships of the various makes in which you are interested, but with so many exciting new models from, among others, Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Bugatti and Mercedes coming onto the market, this would take some considerable time.
In addition to this drawback, the dealerships, whilst expert in their own makes, are naturally tied to a specific range of vehicles, so you do not receive a fully objective appraisal of your motoring needs, taste or preferred lifestyle.
The alternative is to go to a specialist independent automotive consultant. The benefit of this approach is that you are tapping into the independent experience and advice of someone whose sole aim is to procure the right car for you, at the right price, and in good time.
The pros and cons of different makes and models
Of course, automotive consultants, like any professionals, vary in how they work and what they can offer. So, what should you look out for in selecting the right vehicle procurement company for your needs?
Experience is the sine qua non of the automotive profession. You need someone with a proven track record of finding and securing the sort of luxury cars you are after, someone who can talk knowledgeably with you on your level, someone who can understand the demands of your lifestyle and fit their service to meet those needs, and someone who can weigh up with you all of the pros and cons of the different makes and models that you may be considering.
This person should also have an extensive network of contacts in the automotive industry, giving them an inside track on new luxury products. Specialists in luxury and sports models should, for example, be able to reduce considerably the time you would normally have to wait for the vehicle that you want. Their network should also enable them to source the car that you want at the best possible price.
Putting the pleasure back into buying a car
Your chosen consultant should also offer a service that fits with the demands of your lifestyle. Their service should be professional, personal and confidential, whilst, if you require, proactively managing your and your family's car needs. Your consultant could, for example, order a replacement vehicle for eighteen months' time, in the knowledge that you will want to refresh your car at that point.
In summary, then, your consultant should be - and should feel to you as though they are - 100% on your side, with a full appreciation of your needs, always willing to go the extra mile in order to deliver exactly the right outcome for you, whilst saving you time, effort and money.
Your busy lifestyle makes extensive demands upon your time and energy. Securing your next vehicle should not add to that load. The right automotive consultant will take that burden away from you, and put the pleasure back into buying and selling your car.
After all, finding the right car - just like finding the right person in your life - should be all about choice, compatibility and enjoyment!
Colin Selby
+44 (0)1962 852000
www.cs-automotive.com