George Osborne MP steered away from a rise in fuel duty for the sixth year in a row as he introduced tax reforms aiming to boost individuals’ savings and preserve incomes in his 2016 Budget.
GAP sales are starting to recover following an initial slump that resulted from the introduction of new regulations from the Financial Conduct Authority on September 1.
Used car dealers are being urged to make vehicle history checks standard on all stock.
The Government has updated its advice on calculating working hours to explain what constitutes a working week.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a 'Call for Input' on a planned review of retained provisions of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.
Industry officials are preparing to meet with the Under Secretary of State for Environment and Rural Affairs to debate new fees for workshops with waste oil incineration burners.
Urgent action is required to address a “critical” skills shortage within Britain’s automotive industry – with up to 5,000 jobs left vacant.
To ‘treat customers fairly’, ask if you would be happy with how your dealerships treat your family and friends.
The National Franchised Dealers Association has raised the cost of FCA compliance, an extended MOT testing period and the BIK diesel surcharge with the HM Treasury.
A pair of car dealers have been fined after used car they sold was repossessed from its new owner due an outstanding finance payment of £900.
An investigation by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards into the region’s used car dealers resulted in a total of 13 cars withdrawn from sale following visits to 18 forecourts.
HM Treasury has appointed Andrew Bailey as the new permanent chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
An about face by European authorities means dealer marketers and service centres fearing the worst from a forthcoming data law now have reason to be far more optimistic.
A car dealer has been handed a 12 week suspended prison sentence after selling a potentially dangerous car while posing as a private seller.
A used car dealer found to have clocked cars, forged documents and knowingly “misdescribed” vehicles has pleaded guilty to fraud following an investigation by trading standards officials.
Close Brothers Motor Finance appoints Luke Sugden as credit risk director as part of a push to boost dealers' FCA compliance and meet consumer expectations.
MotoNovo Finance has launched a new concept in car finance which allows customers to facilitate their own application via an innovative new app.
Close Brothers Motor Finance is calling on dealers to change their attitudes towards industry regulation or face the consequences.
Activity relating to the VAT treatment of dealer deposits and a possibility some dealers have declared too much VAT has led HMRC to review dealer incentives.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed mandating new tactics designed to help consumers shop around for insurance.
Driver training on the national curriculum could provide a welcome boost to the economy as well as road safety, campaigners have claimed.
The FCA is seeking views on whether the level of protection provided to SMEs in its handbook of rules and guidance is “broadly right”.
Tribute was paid to the “energy and resilience” of the car finance sector when Stephen Sklaroff addressed the FLA’s 12th annual Motor Finance Convention.
The Financial Conduct Authority has begun consultation on a raft of changes to PPI complaint handling rules.
Gareth Jones, president of the SMMT has urged Government to maintain the investment and support in the UK’s automotive industry ahead of its Spending Review.
