'Ride shock' awaits car buyers waiting for better offers ahead of BSVI

Passenger vehicle (PV) buyers looking for hefty discounts till the last month or day before the new emission norms (BS-VI) take effect could be in for disappointment. Let alone a discount, they might not even get the model, variant or colour of choice in

BS-IV-compliant vehicles, said car dealers and automakers.

Though lower than last month, consumer offers on PVs continue in the current month. However, depending on a particular model, fuel type and variant, the offers may not last beyond a month as stock levels at most dealerships have seen significant reduction after Diwali (October 27).

“A lot of models of various brands are already in short supply,” said Sanjay Thakker, chairman, Landmark Group. “Those looking to buy BS-IV models shouldn’t wait.” Landmark is a dealer for Mercedes, Honda Cars, Renault, Nissan, Chrysler, and Volkswagen.

This is a stark departure from the previous years of emission norm change. Manufacturers usually pull out all stops to woo buyers till the last day ahead of the changeover, to make the most of the rush to beat the price hike. Read Full Story