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Executive View: OEMs set to lose exclusive sight of vehicle data
From September, the EU Data Act will require manufacturers to give vehicle owners control over their data, allowing them to share it with third parties, writes Marcel Wendt, CTO and founder of Digidentity.
Executive View: The reasons why dealerships should prioritise complaint handling
Customer-facing businesses are on the frontline of both economic and regulatory change but are automotive retail dealerships tackling the challenges and finding new opportunities, asks Freeths legal expert Richard Coates.
JLR takes ultra-luxury bespoke paint to next level, no colour off-limits
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is taking automotive luxury to new heights with a £65 million investment in its bespoke paint operations, allowing clients to customise their vehicles with colours as unique and extravagant as their lifestyles.
Certainty essential for motor finance sector amid new Treasury consultation, says iVendi
The move by the Treasury to sound out how best to deal with mass compensation claims has been welcomed as a positive step although immediate certainty is critical for car loan providers, according to motor retail tech business iVendi.
Car buyers favour dealer finance especially with transparent online options
According to a new survey, 69% of consumers now consider financing directly through dealerships as their preferred option, particularly when dealers provide clear, upfront details about financing options and costs on their websites.
Understand buyers better with AM's Spotlight on The Customer report
AM's Spotlight on The Customer report explores what trends and habits dealers must understand to provide the right buying experience, how dealers can help private buyers overcome their barriers to EV purchase, and how tailored experiences and great value can keep used car buyers coming back.
Record surge in service and repair complaints as motorists turn to ombudsman amid rising costs
The Motor Ombudsman’s latest quarterly report reveals a record increase in service and repair complaints from consumers, reflecting growing awareness of consumer rights and the economic pressures that are prompting many motorists to seek dispute resolution.
Financial Ombudsman reports 40% surge in complaints in 2024
The Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed a significant 40% year-on-year increase in consumer complaints during the first half of 2024, with a total of 133,019 complaints lodged before July, up from 93,114 in the same period of 2023.