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Dealers expected to do more when selling car finance
- 08/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Half of UK consumers who have financed a vehicle purchase within the past 12 months are now concerned about the affordability of their monthly payments, according to a new survey commissioned by ALPHERA Financial Services. The survey found that 10% said they were ‘very concerned’ while a further 40% said they [...] -
Dealers report declining relationship with manufacturers
- 10/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
NFDA’s Summer 2023 Dealer Attitude Survey, conducted over August and September 2023, has revealed a general downward trend in the relationship between dealers and their manufacturers. The survey attracted 2,531 responses from 32 franchised networks, with 47 out of 55 questions showing a decline compared to the [...] -
Purbeck Motors joins Ssangyong network
- 20/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SsangYong Motor UK has announced that Dorset-based Purbeck Motors has joined its dealer network. Purbeck is part of the Wool & Bovington Motors Group and is now in its fourth generation of the Pyne family. The new Ssangyong showroom will include an aftersales centre, offering servicing, MOT, repairs, [...] -
Peter Vardy Group announces MG acquisitions
- 04/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Peter Vardy Group has acquired the MG Aberdeen and Peterhead franchises from Gillanders. The franchises continue the group’s expansion, following the launch in August of two brand new MG dealerships in Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy. Alongside a range of MG models, the dealerships will also feature [...] -
NFDA welcomes MOT update
- 18/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed that vehicle recalls will now appear on MOT test certificates. The announcement was welcomed by the National Franchised Dealers Association which described it as an ‘essential safety mechanism’ and road safety and said, further, it provided an [...] -
Dealerships predict ‘significant’ Chinese disruption
- 10/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A survey of car dealers conducted by carwow has revealed that most car dealers believe Chinese brands will secure a significant share of the new car market in the UK. The majority (68%) of those surveyed estimated that these new entrants would account for up to 10% of the new car market within the next year, with a [...] -
Peter Vardy Group to open MG dealerships
- 09/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Scotland-based Peter Vardy Group is set to launch two brand new MG dealerships in Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy. Peter Vardy said: “We are delighted to introduce the MG brand to Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy. MG has a rich history and a strong reputation for manufacturing high-quality, innovative, and affordable [...] -
Dealer enquiries dip in July
- 03/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The latest data from iTrackLEADS shows enquiries for new and used vehicles declined 0.9% in July against 12 months ago. However, despite the number of enquiries dealers responded to increasing by 4.6%, overall sales fell by 15%. Test drives also fell by 1.9% in the month. Adrian Favill, director of iTrackLEADS, [...] -
Buyers baulk at showroom negotiations
- 12/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Visiting showrooms remains the most common way for consumers to purchase cars, but a new survey has revealed that other channels are becoming increasingly popular. According to a survey of 2,000 UK drivers commissioned by InsuretheGap, 56% of respondents bought their most recent car from a showroom in a [...] -
GWM ORA partners Sinclair Group
- 06/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
GWM ORA UK has announced a new partnership with Wales’ largest automotive retailer, Sinclair Group. The brand has launch initially with one site in Swansea. The news follows the announcements of six new retail group partnerships for GWM this year already, with the company now on track to achieve a total of 20 [...]