warranties
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People News 5 NovKellie Grocott appointed as director of sales for RAC Dealer Network
Kellie Grocott has been appointed as director of sales for RAC Dealer Network at Assurant following the promotion of Sean Kent into the role of UK client director for automotive.
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Market Insight 22 OctDemand for used cars increases as lockdown restrictions tighten
Demand for used cars has risen 15% year-on-year as franchised retailers experience a decline in sales of new cars, according to AA Cars data.
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Supplier News 8 OctAutoGuard Warranties opens new Belfast office
AutoGuard Warranties has opened it’s second office in Belfast city centre to provide additional support to its network of dealers in Northern Ireland.
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Opinion 11 JunData from EVs could prove the difference between profit and loss, opinion
A new type of customer has emerged, the super-savvy, super-confident. These are the people buying pure electric vehicles (EV) during a pandemic, giving double digit growth in a market which is otherwise hardly moving.
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Aftersales 26 MayPSA Group offers 8yr/150,000-mile roadside assistance plan for EVs
The PSA Group has extended the roadside assistance plan available for its electrified vehicles to bring it in-line with its 100,000-mile, eight-year battery warranty.
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Supplier News 12 MarRAC Dealer Network nears 2020 new dealer target
The RAC Dealer Network is on track to meet its target of attracting 170 new car retail business members in 2020 having attracted 105 in the first 10 weeks of the year.
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Supplier News 10 Jan
WMS Group acquisition completed by Opteven
Opteven’s acquisition of WMS Group has been formally completed after gaining approval from The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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Supplier News 4 NovEMaC launches Lifetime Warranty ‘vehicle ownership solution’
EMaC has brought its service plan offering together with and extended warranty and roadside assistance provided by the AA to create its new Lifetime Warranty “vehicle ownership solution”.
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Supplier News 1 Oct
WMS Group acquired by roadside assistance specialist Opteven Group
WMS Group is set to be wholly acquired by Europe’s second-largest Mechanical Breakdown Insurer (MBI) subject to formal approval of the deal from The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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Aftersales 13 AugRAC extends Assurant agreement by three years
RAC and Assurant have announced a three year agreement extension as they target franchised dealer sector.
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Manufacturer 10 AugMercedes-Benz Vans launches a new Approved Used Van Programme
Mercedes-Benz Vans has teamed up with Allianz Partners to launch a new Approved Used Van Programme which offers a 24-month warranty on vehicles up to four years old.
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Supplier News 30 JulWarranty Assist joins The Motor Ombudsman's Motor Industry Code of Practice
Warranty Assist has joined The Motor Ombudsman's Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Warranty Products in a bid to give car owners "added peace of mind".
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Manufacturer 22 MaySkoda launches two-year extended warranty package deal on used vehicles
Skoda has announced that customers who purchase a qualifying approved used Skoda during May and June through Skoda Financial Services will benefit from an extended warranty.
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Supplier News 6 Feb
WMS Group makes management changes ahead of 'exciting year'
WMS Group has targeted success in an “exciting year” with the help of new appointment Keith Pipe who has joined the group as its new head of sales.
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People News 9 JanThe Warranty Group appoints two business development directors
The Warranty Group has appointed two new business development directors for its Automotive Division has as the company continues to strengthen its sales team.
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Car Manufacturer News 29 SepKia recalls 24 Sorento SUVs
Kia is recalling twenty-four Kia Sorento vehicles due to a fuel feed hose issue.
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Market Insight 30 MayThe Motor Ombudsman receives 45% increase in customer contacts in 2017
Customer concerns regarding quality, standard of work and warranties results in record number of contacts to The Motor Ombudsman in initial months of 2017.
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Supplier News 18 AprSummer dealer events announced by RAC Dealer Network
RAC Dealer Network has announced plans for a new series of summer events designed to help create an increased sense of community among its 1,100 dealers.
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Aftersales 5 DecMcLaren Automotive launches 12-year extended warranty
McLaren Automotive has delivered the promise of a wider warranty car parc with the introduction of a 12-year extended package for its new car customers.
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People News 5 Dec
RAC boosts warranties team
The RAC has boosted the size of the team selling branded warranty products to dealers by more than a third as it targets a greater presence in the independent sector.
