NEW DELHI: The automotive industry globally is on the cusp of change and stakeholders must reinvent themselves constantly and respond to changing dynamics in the market to stay relevant, said John K Paul, promoter and managing director, Popular Vehicles & Services. Elaborating on the transformation of Popular Vehicles & Services from a spare parts seller…
A Reluctant Start K P Paul, a staunch communist ideologue, got into trade, which is not a very common sight. He set up automobile spare parts and engine re-building work in Kerala in 1939. This was the stepping stone for Kuttukaran Group. As the time progressed, the second generation, led by his sons John K…
Things To Know Before Buying a Used Car in Kerala & Tamil Nadu: Budget – Before making any purchase, budget is the first thing to be considered. Doing some research online will give a vague idea and see which cars fall in your budget. Unless you are done with negotiations, do not reject any options,…
A multitude of factors affect resale value of cars such as distance covered, fuel efficiency, vehicle’s age, and availability of options in second hand market. However, in India, there is one more factor that plays a key role – brand value. Cars in India are sold on scales of trust and reliability, a reason why…
The market for second hand cars in Kerala is massive. A report from last year actually pegs this number to be as high as being equal to new car sales in the year! If you’re looking to buy a used car, here is quick read to help you out. 1. Get the car and its…
Till about a decade ago, in the absence of organised players, more than 60 percent of all used car sales were C2C (customer to customer) among friends and relatives, with a ‘Circle of Trust’. The remaining sales were managed by local unorganised dealers. In 2001, Maruti Suzuki became the first major organised player to enter…