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Car-makers on sales overdrive in India with discounts, freebies

By Sarah ChenIndia
1 min read
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It is a buyers’ market out there in the country’s automart. If you are planning to buy the first dream car or upgrade to the next one, then this is perhaps the best time. Most automotive companies are offering a slew of discounts and freebies through dealers to boost year-end sales in a sagging market. These include direct cash discounts, option of zero payment on insurance for three years with extended service warranty and loyalty bonus.

Questions & Answers

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Why are car manufacturers offering such significant discounts and freebies at the moment?

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Car manufacturers are offering these incentives to boost year-end sales. This strategy is being implemented in a market that is currently described as sagging.

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What types of incentives are car companies currently providing to potential buyers?

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The incentives include direct cash discounts and the option of zero payment on insurance for three years. Also, extended service warranties and loyalty bonuses are also being offered.

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Who is primarily offering these discounts and freebies to customers?

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Most automotive companies are offering these discounts and freebies to customers. These incentives are primarily being provided through their network of dealers.

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