The Rise Of Australasia - Chapter 163

Chapter 163: Chapter 158: Test Drive

“Oh! Oh my God! This is so amazing, I’ve never seen a car run so smoothly, and this speed is really cool!” On an empty road next to the square, a few elegantly dressed youths were sitting in the back of a Benz One, happily exclaiming.

They were potential customers interested in purchasing the Benz One. After verifying their assets, they naturally qualified for a test drive.

At first, they thought the exaggerated price and performance of the Benz One must have some false components, but after test driving and experiencing it for themselves, they realized data doesn’t lie.

Whether it’s the comfort and stability of the Benz One or the average speed it can reach, it has become a rare outstanding car in the American market.

What’s more, the price of this car is considered cheap compared to other excellent cars, which makes these wealthy young men even more curious and excited.

“Sir, is the price of this car really just 750 dollars? And there are no other costs?” Someone at this point couldn’t hold back anymore and eagerly inquired.

The price of 750 dollars is indeed lower than everyone’s estimate, which made many cautious people worry about additional spending.

“Of course it’s true. And not only is this the price in the United States, but also, as long as it’s our official sales point worldwide, the price of the Benz One will never exceed 750 dollars.” The official guide in the driver’s seat of the Benz One said with a smile.

After hearing what the guide said, the people in the car exchanged glances and seemed to have made up their minds, gritting their teeth and saying, “Sir, we will order! One for each of us!”

Just by looking at the magnificent attire of these youths, one can see that their families are extraordinary and are definitely not part of America’s common class.

This is why the guide personally drove for them, allowing these wealthy youths to better experience the performance of the Benz One and have them drive more purchases.

People tend to blindly follow, no matter the aspect. At the launch event, there were at least a thousand Americans watching, and among them, there were definitely those who were tempted, even wanting to buy the Benz One.

What they lack is courage. Without someone taking the lead, they will always have concerns.

If someone purchases before them and they can verify with their own eyes, their worries will dissipate, and buying a car can be officially scheduled.

“Of course, no problem. I’ll register for you right away.” Seeing his plan succeed, the guide looked delighted and said promptly.

Thanks to the forerunners, there are more and more people applying for test drives, and even the road next to the square cannot accommodate any more cars. The employees at the car factory had to apply to the New York City government to clear a road for more people to test drive.

Of course, it costs a lot to have the New York City government cooperate by compensating them for the loss of up to 6,000 dollars and providing at least five Benz Ones for free.

However, this is a good thing for car sales. After all, if the cars provided to the New York City government are high-performing, there’s no doubt it would be a win.

What are these consumers most worried about now? In addition to worrying about additional spending on the Benz One, there’s also concern about the specific performance of the Benz One.

If they can use the New York City government to advertise for free and completely clarify that there are no additional spending costs, wouldn’t that solve the two issues that consumers are most worried about?

“Sir, you must have repair shops in New York, right? If there are any problems with the car later on, there must be a place to get it repaired, right?” A man who was about to sign for the car suddenly remembered a crucial question and immediately asked.

One of the downsides of existing cars, besides high production costs and low output, is the difficulty in maintenance.

This difficulty not only lies in the high repair costs but also the time­consuming and complex requirements since they are handmade.

Often, car repairs can take several months, and sometimes they can’t even be repaired.

If the Benz One also has these drawbacks, many already tempted people may back down.

“Please rest assured, we have a complete car production factory in the suburbs of New York. The production factory is jointly operated by Australia and the United States and has complete car production and maintenance technology. The cars you see here are all from that factory and naturally have the technology to repair them. As for the specific car repair method, you can choose to drive to our car factory or sales location, and we will arrange for repairs immediately and notify you after completion. Please rest assured that we can guarantee that the car repair time will not exceed two months at most, and the repair costs are clearly marked.” The guide said with a smile.

After adopting the assembly line production method, the Benz Car Factory can guarantee that the parts produced by assembly line are basically the same. Although there are still slight deviations between the same parts, it has improved a lot compared to handmade production.

At least the parts can now be replaced without differentiation, which is a great improvement for car repair work.

Previously, when repairing cars, specific parts had to be produced temporarily because there were slight differences between each part, making production very difficult.

But now, repairs generally only require part replacement, greatly reducing the time needed and likewise, reducing the cost of repairs.

This also solves another major issue for cars, which is the large amount of money needed for repairs.

What makes cars a luxury that only the nobility and capitalists can afford is not just their high prices but also the fuel costs for the engines, the wear and tear costs of car parts, and the repair costs in case of accidental damage. In the long run, these costs can even add up to the purchase cost of the car.

For some middle-class people, even if they can afford a car, they often go bankrupt due to high repair costs.

This is why cars were previously only a luxury for the wealthy and nobility. No one could afford the high subsequent repair and maintenance costs of cars, let alone the high price of cars as a huge barrier blocking most low-to-middle- income people worldwide.