Much like almost every other industry in the UK, both car manufacturing and sales have slowed down over the last few months in reaction to Covid-19 to their lowest since 1946. The big players in this sector are no-doubt raring to get back on track and some have already reopened, with strict social distancing rules in place. In addition, many car showrooms … [Read more...]
Top tips for dealers to safely reopen
The motor retail industry is preparing to get back to business, with car dealerships beginning to open their showrooms. But times have certainly changed over the last few months, business as usual is different and companies will need to navigate what the ‘new normal’ looks like. There’s no doubt that it will be a very different retail … [Read more...]
Car trade is idling on lockdown road
Car buyers and sellers will be operating in a new world and new order when they are again allowed to go out and into showrooms as early as monday 1 June in England but at dates to be decided in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, writes Robin Roberts. One of the biggest changes in doing business post-Covid-19 will be seen in Suzuki dealerships where the … [Read more...]
New cars still offering poor theft security, say experts
Half of new cars so far launched this year have been rated as offering poor security and one was said to be "unacceptable" by insurance test body Thatcham Research. The new ratings assess whether measures to specifically address the keyless entry/start vulnerability, have been adopted. Six of the 11 vehicles launched this year have been given a ‘Poor’ … [Read more...]
Motorbike thefts predicted to hit 30,000 this year
Home Office theft figures predict a total of 30,000 motorbikes will be reported stolen this year with only around 12,000 recovered. To protect your pride and joy, you need to take precautions to prevent against theft. To help you, Moneybarn has detailed some steps you can follow to help avoid your bike being stolen. According to Reolink.com, most bike … [Read more...]
