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He has won numerous awards in the motoring industry which is proof that he ensures maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With his appointment nearly four months ago as dealer principal at Market Square VW, which is part of the Kelston Motor Group, he has actually returned \u201chome\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is the dealership neighbouring the Volkswagen of South Africa manufacturing plant, but Barnard was born and bred in Uitenhage. He was schooled at Uitenhage Convent Primary, Muir College and matriculated at Daniel Pienaar THS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is good to be back. Change is all over the town since I left, but the heart of the community is still the same,\u201d said Barnard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to him, the driving force in buying a vehicle is basic and all about needs and wants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA person needs a vehicle to get you to a destination. Then there are the wants, the specific things that appeal to a person and suit your lifestyle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barnard said there is a market shift with regard to vehicle sales stemming from the increase in the \u201cneeds\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Premium segments are taking strain at the moment in our present economic state whilst the more affordable hatch backs and SUVs are leading the market. 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