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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dealers "look to change" warranty suppliers

Up to a fifth of dealer groups are looking to change their warranty supplier in the tough economic environment, according to RAC Warranty.

UK New car sales fall 9% in September 2010

UK new car registrations in September fell 9 per cent to 334,735 units compared to the 367,929 recorded in September last year, according to figures obtained by Motor Trader.

MG to debut MG6 at Motor Trader’s Open Points Roadshow

MG Motor UK is using this month's Motor Trader Open Points Roadshow as a springboard to promote its brand new MG6 and recruit dealers.


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