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Paweł Tuzinek reveals why Polish dealers aren't celebrating record car sales despite 600,000 registrations in 2025.

The episode begins with host Robert Felczak interviewing Paweł Tuzinek about Poland's record 2025 car sales of approximately 600,000 vehicles. Tuzinek immediately introduces complexity, noting dealers face profitability issues despite high volume due to thin margins. He compares Poland to Spain, which sold 1.1 million cars with similar GDP, attributing Poland's lower new car adoption to entrenched consumer preference for used Western European imports. The discussion shifts to Chinese car expansion, which Tuzinek calls an 'evolution' that saved many dealers post-COVID. He details how Chinese brands grew from about 40 to nearly 70 in Poland since autumn 2023, creating intense competition. Tuzinek addresses quality concerns, dismissing viral videos of Chinese car failures as potentially orchestrated. He explains that major Chinese brands have European distribution centers matching traditional manufacturers. The conversation covers electric vehicles, noting 2025 saw doubled EV sales partly due to government subsidies. Tuzinek discusses emission standards and technological neutrality, mentioning synthetic fuels and hydrogen as alternatives. He analyzes why new car prices average 180,000 PLN, citing mandatory safety systems like EDR black boxes and SOS buttons. The Chinese expansion is creating a price war, particularly in EVs where prices are converging with combustion vehicles. Tuzinek reveals dealers earn only 1-5% margins, with fleet sales sometimes below 1%. He explains that apparent discounts often come from manufacturers, not dealers. The episode concludes with insights on negotiation timing and leasing options.

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