The AA and Motorway Direct are conducting an audit of dealers currently selling AA Warranty products in a move aimed at raising the standard of participating sites.
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Wednesday 10 November 2010
New van sales rise by 22% in October
The new van market continued to outperform the car sector in October with year-on-year sales up 22.4 per cent to 18,147 units.
This provided a further boost to year-to-date sales which are tracking at 18.7 per cent ahead of last year on sales of 186,701. New van sales fell by 35.6 per cent in 2009.
This provided a further boost to year-to-date sales which are tracking at 18.7 per cent ahead of last year on sales of 186,701. New van sales fell by 35.6 per cent in 2009.
Saturday 23 October 2010
RMI to launch consumer garage scheme
Trade body the Retail Motor Industry is to launch a scheme for garages to bring it closer to motorists.
The consumer scheme, entitled Trust My Garage, will be rolled out in a few weeks.
The RMI said it will not clash with Motor Codes, the body which operates the consumer codes of practice for the motor industry. RMI chairman Paul Williams, speaking at the RMI Annual Dinner in London, said the RMI was supportive of Motor Codes.
The consumer scheme, entitled Trust My Garage, will be rolled out in a few weeks.
The RMI said it will not clash with Motor Codes, the body which operates the consumer codes of practice for the motor industry. RMI chairman Paul Williams, speaking at the RMI Annual Dinner in London, said the RMI was supportive of Motor Codes.
Wednesday 20 October 2010
Specialist skills in demand in dealer job sector
The dealer recruitment market is witnessing high demand for specialist skill sets, according to a special report in the October edition of Motor Trader.
“The overwhelming demand in recruitment for us is in aftersales,” said Guy Liddall, managing director of Motor Trade Selection, the recruitment specialist.
“The overwhelming demand in recruitment for us is in aftersales,” said Guy Liddall, managing director of Motor Trade Selection, the recruitment specialist.
Friday 15 October 2010
Used van values dip in September
Average LCV auction values slipped by £65 in September, according to BCA.
The auction house attributed the dip to a change of model mix which saw volumes of cheaper part-exchange vehicles increase by 25 per cent over the month.
BCA said the fall came despite a competitive marketplace that saw increased demand outstripping available supply and high levels of trading activity throughout the month.
The auction house attributed the dip to a change of model mix which saw volumes of cheaper part-exchange vehicles increase by 25 per cent over the month.
BCA said the fall came despite a competitive marketplace that saw increased demand outstripping available supply and high levels of trading activity throughout the month.
Tuesday 12 October 2010
Co-op Motor Group launches aftersales price matching
The Co-operative Motor Group has launched an aftersales initiative to price match any like-for-like servicing and repair quote using genuine manufacturer parts.
As part of the new service the group will also carry out a full vehicle safety inspection as standard and customers will be offered a range of mobility options to keep them on the road while their vehicle is in the dealership.
As part of the new service the group will also carry out a full vehicle safety inspection as standard and customers will be offered a range of mobility options to keep them on the road while their vehicle is in the dealership.
Friday 8 October 2010
Dealer profitability up as supermarkets look at car retailing
Large franchised dealer groups ended last year in a better financial position than they did in 2008, despite new car sales falling to a 14-year low.
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