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UK dealers are losing millions in revenues because of inaccurate and out of date customer records. That’s the claim from Auto Data Solutions (ADS) after analysing UK dealer databases and comparing them to their US counterparts. In one recent dealer group database analysis ADS found that 12% of customer plate changes had not been recorded. In this case the dealer ...

Classic car auctioneer and TV star Derek Mathewson, star of Bangers and Cash, visited Donnelly Group’s Dungannon showroom He met up with Terence Donnelly, chairman of Northern Ireland’s largest independently owned vehicle retailer. Mathewson took part in a panel session alongside businessman Derek Clarke, before touring Donnelly Group’s classic car collection. “It has been an absolute pleasure to welcome Derek ...

Citygate Automotive has launched its new leasing business, dubbed Citygate Leasing, which will be based at the Group’s corporate HQ in Marlow. The business will cover mainland UK but there is a focus on acquiring new corporate customers across London and the Home Counties which are synonymous with the brand. Greg Taylor, Citygate MD, said: “Leasing has become an increasingly ...

Smart Repairs is aiming to increase turnover by 10% this year to hit £12m as it expands it business into the Republic of Ireland. Smart Repairs was established in 1995 by Dan Besau. The Leeds-based group has a nationwide fleet of mobile workshop vans offering mobile alloy wheel refurbishment, mobile paintless dent repairs, mobile smart repairs, mobile end-of-lease repairs and ...

Hendy Group is aiming to drum up sales of double-cab pick-ups ahead of the increase in Benefit-In-Kind (BIK) charges takes effect on 6 April. Hendy’s BIK campaign will run throughout March and will be profiled through its website and social media channels. In the 2024 Autumn Budget, HMRC announced that double cab pick-ups with a payload over one tonne will ...

Bentley Motors celebrated its 17-strong UK retailer network at its annual Scorecard Awards, a celebration of sales, aftersales and marketing achievements. Crowned Overall Retailer of the Year, Bentley Leeds picked up three awards on the night. The Scorecard Awards measures performance based on sales, profitability, service loyalty and customer experience. The winners all received a trophy that was handcrafted in ...

Suzuki is Principal Partner for this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF event which will take place at Old Trafford, home of Manchester United, on 15 June. The brand will be integrated throughout the Soccer Aid campaign with opportunities for fans to win prizes and experiences, as well as the release of engaging pieces of content with the Soccer Aid talent. ...

Pinetree Car Superstore, operating since 2002, has announced a warranty partnership with Opteven UK and The AA. As a result, Pinetree’s Bridgend branch will offer a minimum of six months’ AA warranty on eligible used vehicles. The warranty partnership allows Pinetree to deliver a fully aligned AA package to its customers, following on from its status as an AA Cars ...

Catherine Faiers, COO at Auto Trader, was named as the winner of the Automotive 30% Club IMI Inspiring Automotive Woman of the Year Award of 2025 at the IMI Awards Dinner. Faiers joined Auto Trader in 2017 and progressed to COO in 2019. When asked how she felt about the award, she said: “It feels amazing. It’s been such an ...

Pentagon Motor Group will now represent Cupra alongside SEAT at its recently completed dealership site in Chilwell, Nottingham. The facility and both ranges have received strong interest and positive comments. The dealership offers individual sales focus on each of the brands while service and parts are operated through a shared multi-brand team. Dave White, brand director at Pentagon said: “We ...