Dealerships can increase top-up sales by delivering support and solutions to customers
Dealers could take advantage of a drop in construction costs due to the recession.
Vauxhall has launched its own swappage scheme but it can only be used on certain models and cannot be used in conjunction with the Government’s scrappage scheme discount.
Service plan provider Emac has joined The Warranty Group (a newcomer to the sector) in stressing to dealers the importance of selling the products this year.
It is an enduring belief throughout the used car industry that used residuals rise sharply into January, as showroom footfall increases and retail sales pick up after what is typically an annual low in December.
RMI Motor Finance, the newly formed finance arm of the Retail Motor Industry Federation, is launching its own ‘near prime’ finance product aimed at its members.
Sub-prime specialist ACF Car Finance says it is gearing up for a busy 2010 and more growth with several branch promotions and appointments.
Almost 400 dealerships have been recognised by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) as having improved standards and knowledge on car finance.
Toyota GB commercial director Jon Williams has addressed the UK over its recall problems in a Youtube video on Toyota’s UK blog.
The Government’s Scrappage Incentive Scheme is to be extended by one month, it was announced last night.
January new car registrations rose by 29.8% to 145,479 units despite the return to the 17.5% rate for VAT and a cold snap which ground the country to a halt.
Glass's reports that many dealers have already begun to buy in prestige-brand cabriolets, in readiness to satisfy retail demand once warmer weather arrives in spring.
Mercedes-Benz Direct will be rebranded as Mercedes-Benz Retail Used Cars from March, as part of the car manufacturer’s marketing strategy.
Peugeot, Citroen and Honda have joined Toyota in issuing massive vehicle recalls this month.
Online car buying website motors.co.uk has increased market share to become the UK’s second biggest new and used car site.
Westover Group’s specialist bodycare centre has reported a 22% increase in the number of damaged vehicles brought in for repair compared to the same period last year.
Renault Nissan, including for the first time the sales of the AvtoVaz Lada brand, captured 9.8% of a global market that contracted 4.5% in 2009.
Dealers should refocus on new car sales during the first quarter of 2010.
Demand for new staff is at the highest rate for two years as the economy begins to recover, a survey of recruitment agencies has revealed.
UK businesses are losing an estimated £2 billion pounds a year due to “document wastage”, the inefficient and sometimes unnecessary printing of work-related and personal information in offices.
Bristol Seat & Skoda has been bought by Blade Motor Group for an undisclosed sum.
Demand for used commercial vehicles has consistently outstripped supply during January, boosting prices and keeping conversion rates high for medium-sized, good-quality vehicles.
A new Citroen subsidiary has been launched in Ireland aimed at boosting the appeal of a series of new models launched into the market in the first quarter of the year.
Renault has drawn up plans detailing how it intends to use fleet sales to grab a 5% market share.
The first shipments of parts required for the repair of Toyota's recalled cars will begin arriving in the UK next week.
Ferrari has launched a 24-month warranty on all Ferrari Approved cars purchased through its network.
John Mulholland Motors, the Northern Ireland based dealer group, has secured a deal worth £2.5 million with Value Cabs to provide 140 Skoda Superb hatch and estates.
Chevrolet has established its own fleet sales operation separately from General Motors and has appointed Keith Jones as its national fleet sales manager.
House prices rose at the highest rate for five months in January and consumer confidence rose more than expected.
Manheim Auctions in Wimbledon has been selected by Fiat Direct for the remarketing of its part exchange vehicles following a trial involving several auction centres and companies.
