Imperial Car Supermarkets
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News 29 JulCazoo’s Imperial Cars acquisition followed by consultation over redundancies
Imperial Cars has begun to consult its staff over widespread redundancies just two weeks after its acquisition by online car retailer Cazoo.
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Acquisitions and deals 14 JulCazoo completes acquisition of car supermarket group Imperial Cars
Online car sales start-up Cazoo has completed the acquisition of £201.4 million turnover, 18-site used car supermarket group Imperial Cars.
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Opinion 20 NovThree things that help deliver five star service - guest opinion
Imperial Cars operations director Neil Smith outlines how the principles of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos are reflected at the UK's car supermarket group.
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Supplier News 5 NovDebate FCA finance regulation at Automotive Management Live
With the Financial Conduct Authority having just issued its proposals to outlaw certain commission models and encourage commission disclosure, the presenters of The Future of Motor Finance session at Automotive Management Live this Thursday are raring to share their insights and analysis.
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Latest News 3 OctImperial Cars opens 10.8-acre Bristol car preparation centre
Imperial Cars will aim to prepare 3,500 used vehicles for sale via its car supermarket network each month at its new 10.8-acre Bristol facility which begun operation this week.
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Opinion 10 Apr
Buying the right stock - a guest opinion
Neil Smith of Imperial Cars outlines how the group is selecting stock intelligently.
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Opinion 15 Mar
How used car dealers can build trust, a guest opinion
Neil Smith of Imperial Cars believes any dealer must prove they're honest and trustworthy through online, aftersales and customer care.
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Opinion 13 Feb
Managing customer expectations of part-exchange values - a guest opinion
Imperial Cars operations director Neil Smith discusses the challenge of becoming more transparent with customers' trade-in cars.
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Opinion 16 NovTackling car retail recruitment with a targeted approach, a guest opinion
It’s hardly brand new information that the automotive retail sector is experiencing a widespread shortfall of skills.
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Car Dealer News 9 OctFranchised car dealers miss out on Times Top Track 250 2018
Franchised car dealerships failed to make the grade in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 league table as it ranked Britain’s private mid-market growth firms by latest sales.
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Car Dealer News 13 SepCarGurus doubles UK Top Rated Dealers count with 2018 awards
CarGurus' annual Top Rated Dealer accolade has been awarded to 50% more car retailers in 2018, highlighting the "great job dealerships are doing".
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Opinion 15 Aug
Using Facebook advertising to boost business - guest opinion
Imperial Cars' Neil Smith outlines tactics to get the most from Facebook
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Opinion 13 Jun
Why Google Adwords is no box-ticking exercise
Imperial Cars operations director Neil Smith outlines the power of Google Adwords
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Latest News 24 MayImperial Car Supermarkets to ride car dealership property wave to 20 sites by 2019
Imperial Cars has set ambitious target of reaching 20 used car retail sites by the end of 2019 after growing from six to 11 sites in three years as it takes advantage of property movements in the franchise dealer networks.
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Opinion 11 May
The future of dealer websites: one-stop shops? - guest opinion
Imperial Cars operations director Neil Smith considers why all dealers should commit to raising the bar in customers' website experience.
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Opinion 11 Apr
Used car profitability depends on efficient, automated car preparation processes - guest opinion
Neil Smith, operations director, Imperial Cars, outlines why he believes investment in automated processes, technology and people will improve used car profits
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Latest News 10 OctImperial Car Supermarkets signs two-year deal with BCA
Imperial Car Supermarkets has signed a remarketing deal to dispose of part-ex cars exclusively through BCA auctions for the next two years.
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Dealer Management 1 Apr
'We were forced to fight off online fraudsters'
Imperial Car Supermarkets director Neil Smith shared some digital horror stories with delegates at the AM Digital Marketing Conference.
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Digital Marketing 26 NovAM launches 2016 Digital Marketing Conference: JCT600 and Imperial Cars to share essential insight
AM's digital marketing conference returns in February next year with a revised format including a wider range of masterclasses and more dealer speakers on the main stage.
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Car Dealer News 11 Nov
Imperial Car Supermarkets grows to six sites with new Surrey branch
Imperial Car Supermarkets has grown the business to six sites with the opening of a new showroom on Staines Road in Chertsey.
