New research from Motoring.co.uk shows that over the last 12 months, there has been a “large uplift” in the number of consumers that are considering service plans...
Read More »Seat appoints Autorola to sell over age stock
Seat UK has appointed Autorola as its online remarketing partner to support its dealer network in selling over age stock and unwanted part exchanges. The Autofind service is being rolled out...
Read More »Dealers target sales staff with IT skills
Dealers are increasingly targeting sales staff with broad based and creative IT skills, according to recruitment firm Jobco-op Automotive...
Read More »Springfield looks to expand in North East
Springfield Cars in Washington Tyne & Wear is looking for franchise opportunities in the North East in 2014...
Read More »Dealers under pressure to upgrade facilities
Dealers are coming under increased pressure to upgrade or relocate their facilities as the automotive sector and the general economy improve, according to property specialists Rapleys...
Read More »CAB warns of logbook loans on used cars
Citizens Advice has warned used car buyers could have their vehicle taken from them because of an outstanding logbook loan from the previous owner...
Read More »Used car stocks remain at ‘high levels’
Used car stock levels remain at high levels in the trade as a result of rocketing new car sales. Derren Martin senior editor Black Book...
Read More »Swansway features in best workplace listing
Swansway Group has been placed 13 in the 2014 Best Workplaces list by the Great Place to Work Institute. This year 100 organisations were recognised...
Read More »Analyst expects ‘record’ H1 from listed dealers
Mike Allen, executive director with stockbroker Panmure Gordon said the first quarter had turned in a strong performance from listed dealer groups and this looked set to continue...
Read More »Online boost for service plans and parts
Dealers can boost their aftersales customer retention if they promote service plans more proactively online, according to new research commissioned by GForces...
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