Finance and insurance

F&I: PCP 'crisis' is overblown, but dealers still have work to do on compliance

Motor retailers need to be more conscientious than ever to avoid the consequences of mis-selling, delegates at Automotive Management Live were told.

Seven ways car dealers can boost online finance

The internet is one of the dealer’s most powerful tools. Use it to show consumers how effective – and FCA-compliant – your specialist motor finance can be

Motor finance Q&A: How car dealers can spot finance fraudsters

Car dealers are being targeted by criminals making fraudulent car finance applications. Sgt Kate Jackson of the NVCIS explains how to spot them.

Motor finance Q&A: Louise Wallis, NFDA

There may be some softening of demand over the year, but PCPs make getting a new car very affordable in comparison to HP or outright purchase. That way of funding their vehicle is very much part of the consumer psyche now.

Motor finance Q&A: Adrian Dally, FLA

AM asks industry experts to assess the risks facing motor finance in the UK. This week: Adrian Dally, head of motor finance, Finance and Leasing Association.

How car dealers can avoid the finance hazards

Prepared car dealers can minimise risks to the finance market – whether from competitors, regulation or market pressures.

Are PCPs close to the edge?

The new car sales boom depends on cheap, available finance, but storm clouds are visible on the horizon.

AM Dealer Masterclass: Sell your showroom finance the right way

Put finance offers front and centre online

Most of your customers visit your website and go on to buy cars using finance – make their journey as easy as possible.

How to build on the boom in showroom finance

Despite a bigger compliance burden, finance levels have grown strongly, but what can dealers do to make sure volumes, values and penetration continue to rise?