• Used car market remains robust into 2023
    • 09/01/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Auto Trader data suggests the used car market has entered the New Year in a robust position, with both retail prices and consumer demand stable in December. Its Retail Price Index found that the average retail price of a used car was £18,030 in December, marking a 3.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase on a like-for [...]
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  • TrustFord celebrates EV accreditations
    • 04/02/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    TrustFord Barnsley, Erdington and Wilmslow have become the latest sites to gain Electric Vehicle Approved status - with more expected to follow. The Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme, which is endorsed by the Government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and Energy Saving Trust, has been developed by [...]
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  • Government to axe plug-in car grant
    • 17/05/2021
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Representatives from the Department of Transport’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) have confirmed government plans to phase out the plug-in car grant, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA). At a recent NFDA meeting, the OZEV stated that plug-in grants were designed to support [...]
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  • Used car prices keep rising
    • 10/05/2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The average price of used cars in April was up more than seven per cent on April 2020 according to data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. Based on analysis of about 900,000 vehicle sales, this marks the 13th consecutive month of price growth and the second month the rate of growth has accelerated, increasing [...]
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  • NFDA calls time on clockers
    • 10/09/2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    The National Franchised Dealers Association in conjunction with the Retail Motor Industry Federation – the UK’s leading automotive trade body – is calling for the government to do more to tackle the issue of odometer fraud in the UK, with the launch of a new campaign to raise awareness and encourage the [...]
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  • NFDA calls time on clockers
    • 10/09/2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    The National Franchised Dealers Association in conjunction with the Retail Motor Industry Federation – the UK’s leading automotive trade body – is calling for the government to do more to tackle the issue of odometer fraud in the UK, with the launch of a new campaign to raise awareness and encourage the [...]
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  • Steady growth for new car registrations 
    • 06/08/2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    New car registrations saw steady growth in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 178,420 cars were registered – an uplift of 3.2% on the same month last year – while registrations in 2015 so far have risen 6.5% to surpass 1.5 million. The UK new car [...]
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  • NFDA and SMTA to meet
    • 04/08/2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    With increased government regulation and mounting manufacturer pressure, franchised dealers are facing continuous challenges within their businesses. The current environment— Consumer Rights Act, MOT consultation— highlights the importance of having a strong, unified voice. To address the many issues, the [...]
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  • NFDA issues licence reminder
    • 30/04/2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has issued a reminder regarding the abolition of the counterpart to the photocard driving licence. From 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart of the driving licence (D740) is to be abolished and will no longer be issued by the the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency [...]
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  • New law set to impact sector
    • 07/04/2015
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The new shared parental law which came into force today gives parents the right to share their leave following the birth or adoption of their child. Sue Robinson, director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers across the UK said, [...]
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