Lotus marque has disappeared from Autotrader

[scott_e]

Interesting (kind of) , Lotus marque has disappeared from Autotrader manufacture selector over the last week or so. Was 48 cars for sale last time a checked, a few years ago that would have been in the 100s , even 300 back 10 years ago. It maybe in the Prestige car section now but cannot find the brand. Was never a great place to sell a Lotus I guess, PH always been the go to for niche. Autotrader drives me mad limiting the search result to 10 per page and a couple of ads Anyway, just thought it was interesting

[DJ]

Are you using the website rather than the app Scott? Funnily enough I just came off the app a few minutes ago. Lotus is there, 192 cars for sale and you can see all on one screen by scrolling and by choosing the distance as ‘national’. I think the Autotrader app is really quite good. Sold both my previous Loti through Autotrader.

[scott_e]

Yeah, using the website desktop view, that would explain it. Still odd.

cheers for reply

[DJ]

Strange indeed. Haven’t used the desktop website for years as agree it is clunky. I find the same with PH. Give the Autotrader app a go, I find it really quick, easy and more flexible.

[rossybee]

192 here too - using the app too

[Stevoraith]

Lotus still listed on the desktop site when I just checked.......
(there are lots of obscure manufacturers listed- Brooke, Chesil, Gardener, Weineck for example are all there and I've never heard of any of them)

[scott_e]

Following a review I can confirm its a Chrome thing. EDGE and Mobile app show Lotus.

Chrome is missing:
Lotus
London Taxi International

Clearly a bug

[DJ]

Following a review I can confirm its a Chrome thing. EDGE and Mobile app show Lotus.

Chrome is missing:
Lotus
London Taxi International

Clearly a bug

Crikey - 2 years on and this bug is still there - no Lotus, TVR or lots of other when using Chrome on the website.

The things you find out when stuck at a laptop on a Friday afternoon and getting too easily distracted......

[delands]

Lotus Approved launching next week...

 

Lotus retailers in the UK are scheduled to fully reopen on 12 April 2021 and will do so with a significantly enhanced Lotus Approved programme.

‘Lotus Approved’ status available on cars up to 20 years old

Flexible finance packages create affordable route into Lotus ownership

Programme includes comprehensive inspection and 10-mile road test by Lotus factory-trained technician

Complementary Certificate of Provenance gift box included with every Lotus Approved car

‘Lotus Approved’ status can now be applied to any Lotus car up to 20 years of age provided it meets a strict set of criteria. These include comprehensive technical checks coupled with outstanding vehicle preparation, delivering a high-quality and consistent standard of pre-owned car throughout the Lotus network.


Attractive flexible finance will be available on all vehicles, and for many customers Lotus Approved will provide the most affordable entry point into Lotus ownership.

Geoff Dowding, Executive Director, Sales and Aftersales, Lotus, said: “The relaunch of the Lotus Approved programme is another significant milestone in the transformation of our business. This is a win-win scenario for everyone; for customers new to the Lotus brand it delivers added value and peace of mind, and for our retailers it’s an opportunity to expand their customer base.”

Key features and benefits of the enhanced Lotus Approved programme are:

Minimum 12-month warranty

Full service history + HPI / Experian vehicle history check

Vehicle Identity Check with Mileage Verification

Multi-point vehicle inspection by a Lotus factory-trained technician

10-mile road test by a Lotus factory-trained technician

Appropriate service and MoT if due within three months

MoT Test Cover policy

Full vehicle valet

12-month breakdown cover

In addition, every Lotus Approved car comes with a complementary Certificate of Provenance. This provides detailed vehicle information documents plus a selection of Lotus collectables, including an engraved aluminium plaque, a leather Lotus keyring, a presentation tin of four badges and a Lotus ink pen, presented in bespoke Lotus-branded gift box.

The Lotus Approved programme is being relaunched in the UK first and will expand into Europe and other international markets later this year.

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