A Motor Ombudsman poll of independent garages and franchise dealer workshops has revealed that rising operational costs, taxes and energy bills are set to be the biggest operational challenge for 90% of businesses in 2023. This is a marked increase on the 64% of respondents who stated in the same study that paying more for utilities and higher costs had reduced overall business profitability … [Read more...]
Britons’ love of car dealers revealed
The majority of car owners (76%) buy their car from a car showroom, rising to 86% of over 66s, compared to just 58% of under 34s. The survey of 2,000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap.com, a leading supplier of GAP Insurance (Guaranteed Asset Protection) for new and second-hand cars, finds that drivers, who prefer to buy from showrooms, do so because: 34% wish to part-exchange their … [Read more...]
Breaking news: Welsh dealers get green light to reopen
Welsh car dealerships can re-open for business after the weekend. First Minister Mark Drakeford will this morning announce non-essential retail businesses in Wales will be able to open from monday if they can take all reasonable measures to comply with the 2 metre physical distancing duty in Welsh law. The change is at the heart of a comprehensive package of measures to further unlock the … [Read more...]
AA rely on WMS Group warranties
AA Cars has appointed the award-winning WMS Group as their new warranty provider in a move targeted to shake up the used car warranty market. An initial five-year deal will begin on 1 April 2020, where WMS will be responsible for the administration and claims handling of all add-on products under and affiliated to the AA Warranty brand including the Dealer Promise and Approved Dealer networks As … [Read more...]
Trade bodies rally to soften impact of any Brexit deal
It is extremely positive to be part of the Alliance of European Car Dealers and Repairers to collectively represent the interests of members alongside a number of European associations, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association, which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK. Promoting the interests of European car dealers and … [Read more...]