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NFDA joins call for dealerships to reopen

The NFDA has leant its voice to those urging the government to include automotive retailers in the first wave of non-essential retailers opening to “get the country moving again”. Automotive […]

Government urged to give dealers green light

The UK automotive industry is calling on government to allow the country’s 4,900-strong showrooms to reopen, instead of paying £61m a day to keep them closed. According to calculations from […]

Used car prices on the up again

The average price of a used car rose in April, marking the first year-on-year growth since July last year. According to the latest data from Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index, which […]

Motorpoint goes contactless

Motorpoint has introduced contactless collection at its branches in England and Wales. The new click-and-collect service, which will initially be available Monday to Friday, will enable customers to adhere to […]

IGA introduces business-ready certification

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is launching a Covid-19 compliance certification scheme for garages wishing to reassure customers that their premises is safe. The scheme is based on the government’s […]

ECP launches ‘matchmaking service’

Euro Car Parts has launched a new online service to match trusted garages with local customers in need of essential maintenance work. Garages must meet specific quality criteria to be […]

IAAF calls for MOT testing

The IAAF has written to the government calling for the MOT extension to be scrapped. In various communications with DVSA and Department for Transport, IAAF chief executive Wendy Williamson said […]

EV buyers trust industry over government

Car buyers trust the industry more than the government when it comes to advice about electric vehicles. According to Venson Automotive Solutions, just two per cent say the government is […]

Next wave of car buyers set to burst

Car customers will be more ready to buy than any for a generation. That is the view of What Car?, which is giving dealerships free access to its New Car […]

Motorpoint backs derby youth

Motorpoint has partnered with The Careers & Enterprise Company to become a “Cornerstone Employer”. This is part of its continuing commitment to helping young people in Derby prepare for the […]