2015 Vehicle Sales Are Going To Be Legendary. Are You Ready?
Remember when we said that May 2015 was going to be big for vehicle sales? We were wrong. It was HUGE. According to Automotive News, May’s seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) hit a record breaking 17.78 million, the highest it’s been since July 2005.
Due to an extremely promising first half of the year, a consistently strong economy, and the fact that the average age of U.S. vehicles is over 11 years old, NADA has changed their 2015 vehicle sales SAAR forecast from 16.94 million to 17.17 million, meaning that dealers can expect the sales rate to continue at 17.17 million for the rest of 2015.
Here are 3 things your dealership can do to take advantage of the next wave of jaw-dropping numbers this year:
1. Change Up Your Creative. Then Change It Again. And Again.
47% of shoppers prefer to shop online and 81% browse online before going to the store. This means that your first interaction with a customer is likely going to be on your website, which makes having engaging and relevant website content exceedingly important.
Always be sure to incorporate holiday-themed or sales event graphics into your dealership’s website banner sliders, retargeting ads, and landing pages to create a consistent sense of urgency.
It isn’t too late to add eye-catching summer sale event graphics to your website! Check out our creative services here.
Written By Brooke Jensen
Brooke handles all of Dealers United’s digital marketing. In addition to her love for design and copy, Brooke also adores her two dog-like kittens, playing the electric violin, and walking barefoot around the office.
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