ONLINE TECH AIDS CANADIAN AUTO DEALING DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
July 2nd, 2020
CANADIAN auto dealers and marques have been developing remote technologies enabling remote vehicle sales when Covid-19 social distancing restrictions impedes the physical operation of dealerships.
Even with these rules relaxing – with much of Ontario entering a ‘stage 3’ reopening from July 17, and dealerships fully open - physical distancing will still be required on premises.
So, online sales will continue to be attractive alternatives, and traders are innovating to generate internet sales. For example, Toronto-based auto-sales company the Trader ...
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