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Truck bargains in UK

28th May 1992, Page 7
28th May 1992
Page 7
Page 7, 28th May 1992 — Truck bargains in UK
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• Recession-hit UK hauliers pay up to 40% less for new trucks than their counterparts in Germany, a new study says.

But price differences between countries are likely to be ironed out once the Single European Market takes effect, says consultancy Knibb, Gormezano & Partners. Lower UK prices are due to the competitive truck market, where no one manufacturer has predominance, unlike in Germany, where Mercedes-Benz has the lion's share, it adds.

There are also more large fleets in Britain, which tend to split orders for new vehicles between several marques.