Independent
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Aftersales 5 MayIndependent garage's team celebrates £1m Euromillions lottery win
A syndicate of workers at independent garage GPG Montrose Garage are celebrating a million pound win on the lottery.
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Car Dealer News 11 AprUsed car dealer rebrands after legal threat from Mini
A used car dealership in Scotland has rebranded from its original Mini World name to INI World after BMW Group's lawyers claimed its Mini branding had breached its copyright.
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Aftersales 23 DecYeovil independent workshop records six-figure growth since investment
Yeovil-based independent workshop TR Autos has recorded a six figure growth in sales since investment in modernising its business management.
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Aftersales 7 SepKia launches genuine parts campaign for independents
Kia has launched a campaign to encourage the sale of genuine parts for use in the independent after market sector.
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Car Dealer News 15 JunMotorpoint hauls in £21.5 million profit from used car sales
Used car dealer group Motorpoint has more than doubled its profits year-on-year, bringing them back to levels last seen before the pandemic.
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Aftersales 28 MarCastrol launches marketing campaign to raise awareness of independent workshops
Castrol has launched a new marketing campaign and is offering participating independent workshops the opportunity to win a package of free promotional assets.
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Car Dealer News 22 FebNorfolk used car dealer expands into 100 car site
Fresh Motors has opened a new site in Watton with capacity to display more than 100 used cars and vans for sale.
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Supplier News 21 FebAston Barclay re-appointed as IMDA partner for 2022
Aston Barclay has been appointed as The Independent Motor Dealers Association’s (IMDA) official auction partner for 2022, following a “successful” first year.
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Car Dealer News 11 OctMotorpoint begins used car sales at Manchester car supermarket
A former Mercedes-Benz dealership in Manchester has been converted by Motorpoint into its latest car supermarket.
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People News 29 JunLee Coomber joins Assurant as RAC client director to target independents
Assurant as appointed Lee Coomber to the new role of RAC client director, with responsibility for independent dealers.
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Car Dealer News 27 NovVanarama targets growth in electric van sales with Mina tie up
Vanarama partners with electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist Mina to offer a complete charging package targeting customers that want to lease electric vans.
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Car Dealer News 14 JulMotorpoint set to expand stores and online car sales despite 15% profit dip
Motorpoint has completed almost 2,000 home delivery orders two months since beginning the service, and is set to expand to 15 sites with Glasgow and Stockton showrooms
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Car Dealer News 16 AprRecord numbers of independent car dealers make online sales move
Independent dealers have been flocking to online sales platforms in the last three weeks since the Coronavirus lockdown began, according to ClickDealer.
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Aftersales 27 Mar
Automotive businesses provide crucial support during Coronavirus crisis
Car dealerships, garages and automotive suppliers are working hard to support the most vulnerable in society and the nation’s key workers, during the Coronavirus lockdown.
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Dealer profiles 24 OctWhy SW Car Supermarket MD Anton Khan believes in taking risks
Anton Khan’s philosophy has taken him from selling cars on his parents’ driveway to CEO of the £26m turnover SW Car supermarket in nine years.
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Car Dealer News 8 OctMotorpoint's growth falters while costs rise
Motorpoint has achieved little growth from its half-year trading period, the independent car supermarket group reports.
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Car Dealer News 28 Aug
Independent dealer hopes for Wakefield expansion
Wakefield independent car dealership Pure Cars has submitted plans to expand its premises.
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Finance 10 AprBlue Motor Finance facilitates funding for independent dealers
Blue Motor Finance has launched a new tailored stock lending product to support small independent motor dealers.
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Insight 9 OctBoost your business for £5,000: imagery, vehicle prep, and data
Putting even £5,000 into the right part of their businesses could reap big rewards for used car retailers
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Insight 5 OctBoost your business for £500: sales training, web audits and classifieds
Improve sales conversions with training courses, targeted online advertising or a free examination of your website’s SEO
