With the numerous choices of workshops and automotive service businesses for consumers to service their vehicles, customer loyalty after the point of sale is no longer guaranteed. This has made it increasingly more difficult for car manufacturers, OEMs, and dealerships to maintain the profit margins from their after-sales divisions beyond the original warranty period. The…
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On 11th January 2021, Appvantage celebrated its 10th year Anniversary. We were joined remotely by guests from all around the world due to the ongoing COVID situation. Here were some of the highlights from the virtual event. Following a photo montage showcasing lighthearted moments from the company’s history, our Managing Director and Founder, Mr Eng…
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Appvantage gains TISAX security accreditation. At Appvantage, we place great value in the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information. We have taken extensive measures on the protection of sensitive and confidential information. The TISAX standard provides the European automotive industry a consistent, standardized approach to information security systems. TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) was…
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The world around us is changing and for as long as the virus lingers, automotive businesses may need to consider how they operate their business moving forward. Whether it be staff shortages or customers unwilling to step inside the showroom, there are a multitude of solutions you may adopt which would enable business continuity. If…
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How Smartphones can positively impact the retail automotive experience Widespread connectivity has turned us all into digital consumers. Nowhere is this more relevant than in the automotive retail & finance space. The digital consumer switches between mobile and online channels, digital consumers expect a seamless, personal and engaging experience, wherever and however they shop. Companies…
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26 Feb – 3 Mar 2020 Century Square Level 1 Main Atrium ŠKODA Singapore launched the use of Auto Finance Centre (AFC) at their roadshow at Century Square on 26th February 2020. AFC allows salesmen to serve customers on-the-go with quick finance calculation and comparison, proceeding to a loan application. AFC is fully integrated with…
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Porsche Financial Services (Singapore) employs Auto Finance Centre (AFC) to transform the traditional loan application to a fully digital experience for Porsche Singapore. Salesmen, armed with portable devices like tablets, are able to provide on-the-spot finance calculations for all models available and also compare them. Interested customers no longer need to provide physical documents or…
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