THE YEAR 2023 AND CHANGES IN THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

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Impact of Covid-19 on vehicle production in 2023

We think that with our hand on our heart, we can conclude that the post-Covid-19 pandemic is on the decline in 2023. Despite the fact that it is still among us, the majority of the population has already managed to survive and the virus does not have too much impact on our health.

However, Covid-19 as such had a major impact on almost every sector in industry or services. And it also greatly influenced the production, not only of vehicles, but also of other commodities and materials around the world. Automakers' production lines have been forced to halt or curtail their operations due to restrictions on movement and social contact imposed due to the pandemic. This caused an interruption in the supply of parts and materials, which could further affect the planned production dates.

In addition, vehicle manufacturing in some parts of the world has moved to online work models and telecommuting, which may have led to some limitations and problems in coordinating work processes.

Also, the high uncertainty and unpredictability surrounding the pandemic meant that automakers had to adapt to more flexible production planning in order to cope with market changes and demand developments.

As a result of these factors, shortages of raw materials, technical problems or problems with deliveries, the production of vehicles around the world has been limited and there have been significant obstacles in the fulfillment of orders and deliveries. This could also be reflected in the availability, discounts and prices of vehicles for regular or wholesale customers.

More and more customers are thus inclined to alternative forms of vehicle procurement such as rentals or operational leasing. There are several reasons. Long-term vehicle leasing can be beneficial for those who do not want to invest in vehicle ownership, but want to have a vehicle at their disposal for a longer period of time. Long-term leasing can also be more financially beneficial than buying a vehicle, as it includes lower initial costs and costs for maintenance and repairs, insurance and the like. It can also be beneficial for those who want access to newer vehicles and don't want to commit to owning a specific vehicle for a long period of time.

A long-term vehicle lease usually refers to a vehicle lease calculated in months to a period of one year, while an operational lease is usually for a period of 2 to 6 years. There are certain advantages of long-term car leasing that could be better than operating leasing in some cases. Some of these benefits are:

  1. Flexibility: Long-term car leasing provides the customer with greater flexibility than operational leasing due to a shorter lease term and more frequent vehicle changes.
  2. Availability: Most of the vehicles for long-term rental are available in stock and the customer can drive them within a few days or even hours.
  3. No down payment: For a long-term lease, the customer pays a minimum deposit compared to the list price of the vehicle or a down payment, as is the case with operational or financial leasing, or the purchase of a car.
  4. Private persons: while operational leasing is provided only for legal entities, long-term lease can be obtained as a private person with an ID card.

The choice between long-term car rental and operational leasing depends on your specific needs and preferences. However, if you are looking for flexibility and lower entry costs, minimal risk, long-term car rental may be more beneficial for you than operational leasing.

AVIS MaxiRent has been bringing you rich news every year for years, and 2023 is no exception.

Dacia Sandero   Essential + 1.0 TCe AT

  1. Available in stock
  2. Essential + equipment
  3. Engine 1.0 TCe AT
  4. Gasoline
  5. 66 kW / 90 hp
  6. 7 st. automatic gear
DACIA SANDERO FROM €222
Renault Arkana interior
Renault Arkana

KIA Ceed SW Gold+ 1.5 T-GDI MT

  1. Available in stock
  2. Gold+ equipment
  3. Engine 1.5 T-GDI
  4. Gasoline
  5. 117 kW / 160 hp
  6. 6 st. manual transmission
KIA CEED SW FROM €312

DS 4

Volkswagen Taigo R-Line 1.0 TSI AT

  1. Available in stock
  2. R-Line equipment
  3. Engine 1.0 TSI AT
  4. Gasoline
  5. 81 kW / 110 hp
  6. 7 st. automatic gear
VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO FROM €322

Renault Clio Techno 1.0 TCe MT

  1. Available in stock
  2. Techno equipment
  3. Engine 1.0 TCe
  4. Gasoline
  5. 66 kW / 90 hp
  6. 6 st. manual transmission
RENAULT CLIO FROM €222

DS 4 interiors

KIA Sportage GT-Line 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 4x4 AT

  1. Available in stock
  2. GT-Line equipment
  3. Engine 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 4x4
  4. Plug-in hybrid / gasoline
  5. 195 kW / 265 hp
  6. 8 st. automatic gear
KIA SPORTAGE FROM €512
Renault Arkana interior
Renault Arkana

Volvo XC60 PLUS Dark 2.0 B5 Mild-Hybrid 4x4

  1. Available in April
  2. Equipment PLUS Dark
  3. Engine 2.0 B5 Mild-Hybrid 4x4
  4. Mild-Hybrid / diesel
  5. 154 kW / 210 hp
  6. 8 st. automatic gear
VOLVO XC60 FROM €839

DS 4

Citroen Jumper L3H2 2.2 BlueHDi

  1. Available in stock
  2. Engine 2.2 BlueHDi
  3. Diesel
  4. 103 kW / 140 hp
  5. 6 st. manual transmission
CITROEN JUMPER L3H2 FROM €442

Volvo XC90 PLUS Dark 2.0 B5 Mild-Hybrid 4x4

  1. Available in May
  2. GT-Line equipment
  3. Engine 2.0 B5 Mild-Hybrid 4x4
  4. Mild-Hybrid / diesel
  5. 183 kW / 249 hp
  6. 8 st. automatic gear
VOLVO XC90 FROM €999

DS 4 interiors

The advantages of the AVIS MaxiRent product compared to the standard purchase of a vehicle are, among other things:

  • payment of 1 month's rent with utilities included
  • remote contract signing and digital vehicle collection/handover
  • 100% tax-deductible cost in the form of rent without burdening the balance sheet for companies
  • professional and comprehensive care
  • 24/7 support for drivers

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RENT?

  • vehicle purchase and registration;
  • vehicle financing;
  • impairment of the vehicle;
  • highway stamp valid for SR;
  • PZP insurance;
  • accident insurance;
  • warranty actions established by the factory;
  • year-round wearing of tires and their storage;
  • assistance services;
  • check-out of the vehicle at the end of the lease.

Check the current offer of vehicles on this link:   https://www.avismaxirent.sk/sk/ponuka-vozidiel.html . Don't hesitate, we look forward to seeing you!