National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA)
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Market Insight 6 MaySemiconductor shortages threaten recovery after April's record LCV sales
The Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market delivered record registrations in April as businesses expressed their confidence in the COVID-19 recovery in new vehicle acquisitions.
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Market Insight 12 Apr
NFDA and SMMT publish updated post-lockdown car showroom reopening guidance
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have teamed-up to publish assets and advice to help car retailers re-open safely after COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’.
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Retailing 12 AprLockdown lessons: Franchised car dealers’ OEM relationships under the spotlight
It’s fair to say the past 12 months have been challenging for the car retail sector.
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Manufacturer 15 MarLexus retains top-rated car franchise title in NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey
Lexus UK has retained its title as the top-rated new car retail franchise in the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Dealer Attitude Survey Winter 2020/21.
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Market Insight 24 FebFranchised dealers 'most trusted' by 92% of car buyers returning to COVID-safe showrooms
Franchised car dealers emerged as the automotive retail sector’s most trusted operators as 95% of car buyers told What Car? they were comfortable with the prospect of visiting showrooms when ‘COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ is lifted.
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Market Insight 23 FebScottish car buyers can complete purchase in showrooms, NFDA confirms
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has received confirmation that car buyers in Scotland can now complete their purchase with a scheduled click and collect handover inside a dealership's showroom.
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People News 19 FebNFDA celebrates Drive My Career ‘Apprentice Takeover’ success on social media
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has been celebrating the success of the third Drive My Career ‘Apprentice Takeover’ campaign run across social media.
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Car Dealer News 11 Feb
NFDA urges Government to extend COVID-19 business support in 2021 Budget
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has called on Government to redeploy business support measures for retailers ahead of the 2021 Budget.
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Car Dealer News 9 FebFailure to re-open car showrooms in Q1 to impact jobs and economy, say dealers
Car retail bosses have voiced concern that a failure to re-open car showrooms in-time for the March number plate change will impact jobs and the economy, claiming “MPs fundamentally do not understand business”.
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Market Insight 9 FebShowroom re-openings ‘a priority’ after 14.9% 2020 used car sales decline
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that used car dealers delivered four consecutive months of sales growth in 2020 – despite months of enforced showroom closures in COVID-19 lockdown.
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Market Insight 27 JanPetrol and diesel drivers put off AFV switch due to lack of knowledge
Over half (52%) of motorists in the UK believe their next car is likely to be a hybrid vehicle, but 68% of petrol and diesel drivers feel they do not know enough to buy one.
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Market Insight 18 JanNI’s used car VAT solution cuts off ‘logical supply route’
The UK Government’s reinstatement of the VAT margin scheme for Northern Ireland’s used car retailers has “cut-off” a logical supply route to the Republic of Ireland.
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Latest News 13 JanUpdated: UK Government reinstates VAT margin scheme for NI used car dealers
The UK Government has confirmed that it is reinstating the VAT margin scheme for cars imported and resold by car retailers in Northern Ireland – avoiding pressure on dealer margins and price increases for customers.
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Latest News 8 Jan
NI dealers' post-Brexit 20% VAT on used cars issue ‘not going away’
A post-Brexit VAT issue that will see 20% added to the cost of used cars imported from mainland Britain and sold by car dealers in Northern Ireland is “not going away”, AM has been told.
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Market Insight 6 Jan
COVID-impacted UK car market suffered 29.4% decline in 2020
The UK’s franchised car retailers have been praised for their ability to adapt and meet the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic after the SMMT reported a 29.4% decline in new car registrations during 2020.
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Car Dealer News 21 DecTier 4 car dealers hope COVID-19 vaccine will spark ‘sharp recovery’
Car retailers impacted by the new ‘Tier 4’ COVID-19 lockdown restrictions imposed in the South East were among those who told BDO that the incoming vaccine will deliver a “sharp recovery” from the pandemic.
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Car Dealer News 9 DecDVLA’s online services cut admin and boost satisfaction for dealers
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) believe online services can help increase customer satisfaction for dealers.
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Market Insight 8 DecCOVID-19 triggered home deliveries boom drives LCV sales growth
New and used light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales have proved to be more than resilient to the current COVID-19 coronavirus crisis – they are thriving because of it.
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Market Insight 4 DecEngland’s COVID ‘Lockdown 2’ prompts 27.4% car registrations drop
The UK Government’s COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 2’ took a £1.3 billion toll on car sales during November as registrations declined 27.4%, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Market Insight 30 Nov
NFDA finds 54% of car dealers to recruit sales staff in next 3 months
A HR-themed survey of the UK’s franchised car retailers found that 59% intend to recruit in their sales departments and 63% plan to appoint new technicians over the next three months.
