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Land tax, the hidden holding costs

What if I told you that the first 4 cars sold in each month just covers the on costs of property ownership while the next 57 vehicles cover that month’s rent? Scarily, our analysis indicates that this holds true for the average dealer in Brisbane (and this principle would be materially the same for most […]

Australian Listed Dealer Comparison 2024 – Fourth Edition

This is the fourth edition of the Pitcher Partners Motor Industry Services – Australian Listed Dealer Comparison, where we provide insight into the top three listed motor dealer groups and explore how the macroeconomic environment and inventory supply affected them in the 12 months ended 30 June 2024. This report covers: Results snapshot The industry […]

Property, the dealer’s largest and least measured asset

The Australian automotive industry is considered a mature market. The industry is well versed when it comes to financial and operational KPIs with dealers able to rattle off their parts and service absorption, finance income per new vehicle contract, parts gross profit as a percentage of sales, the front and back end contributions at the […]

Pitcher Perspective: Automotive industry meets the market

Welcome to Pitcher Perspective, where we take you beyond the numbers and go in-depth on the current issues affecting the business sector. Even though we’re accountants and advisors, we’re endlessly curious about finding better opportunities and creating better outcomes for your business. We recognise that an important piece of the puzzle is providing you with the information […]

Pitcher Perspective: Spotlight on the automotive industry – challenges and opportunities.

Welcome to Pitcher Perspective, where we take you beyond the numbers and go in-depth on the current issues affecting the business sector. Even though we’re accountants and advisors, we’re endlessly curious about finding better opportunities and creating better outcomes for your business. We recognise that an important piece of the puzzle is providing you with the information […]

Maya Sutanto

Maya is an accomplished motor industry expert with over 24 years of experience in providing audit, review, and compilation services, along with consulting expertise in various areas such as dealership accounting and operational internal controls, profit enhancement reviews, financial reporting, and financial statement analysis. Maya has managed some of the largest dealership groups in Australia […]

Australian Listed Dealer Comparison 2024 – Third Edition

This is the third iteration of the Pitcher Partners Motor Industry Services – Australian Listed Dealer Comparison. Gain insight into the three listed motor dealer groups and explore how economic constraints and improved supply chain issues affected them. This report covers: 2023 results and 2023/24 outlook Current market conditions The industry at a glance 

VIDEO: Dealership Fraud – Why People and Processes Are Key

In this video, Pitcher Partners Motor experts Steve Bragg and Aidan Cousin join the Australian Automotive Dealer Association for an engaging information session. Topics covered include: translating knowledge gained from AADA’s program into tailored advice for the specific needs of a dealership business. looking at how cybersecurity, people and processes are key to protecting your […]

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