UK new car market being “force fed” by the manufacturers
As the numbers keep telling us the new car market in the UK is seemingly in robust health and on the up and up, but is the story underneath as rosy as the headlines suggest? Whilst I would be the last one to do-down any worthwhile signs of economic recovery...
Selling cars – it’s all about timing
Seasonal cars Many types of cars will be, what we refer to in the trade as seasonal in that they always sell better at certain times of the year, and by “better” we of course mean quicker and for more money! Naturally cabriolets will be a classic...
The MTI guide to selling a car safely
Scams – Professional car dealers need to be aware of all the scams surrounding the sale of used cars and so should you. There are just so many dodgy email scams in operation that it’s difficult to see how anyone might be taken in by them....
Buoyant new car market presents challenges for dealers
Trade buyers are now actively seeking older, higher mileage, small, economical cars to stock their forecourts, as buyers continue to look for bargains. There are now 2 district variety of customers, those who ‘rent’ their cars like our American...
Car market weathervane
The recent truncated spell of winter weather has played havoc with traditional buying patterns. Just when the sun pops out from behind the clouds one step outside tells us it still cold and biting so buying a summery drop top is still not on the horizon....
PCP’s more popular than ever for credit hungry Brits
Funding cars by PCP (Personal contract purchase) is rapidly becoming the norm, it is reckoned that as many as 60% of car buyers use a PCP to buy their next car and this figure is only going in one direction. Although many of us do not necessarily like...
March Madness!
With March well and truly underway many dealers are caught in the crossfire of the car maker’s market share war! Some of our people are telling us that the targets are not only unrealistic but causing forced registrations as the manufacturers continue...Motor Industry News
UK new car registrations up 11% in May
May 2013 new car registration figures: New car registrations were up 11% in May according to the latest figures released today by the SMMT. 180,111 cars were registered in … [Read More...]
UK new car registrations up 14.8% in April
April 2013 new car registration figures: New car registrations were up 14.8% in April according to the latest figures released today by the SMMT. 163,357 cars were … [Read More...]
Anxiety builds in the motoring industry, ahead of planned DVLA local office closures
Motor industry being left in the dark as local DVLA office closures loom Most individuals and business owners that work in the motor trade will have been watching out for … [Read More...]
Car News
Porsche set to go fully hybrid with new technology
Porsche have revealed that all future models will be available with … [Read More...]
Jaguar’s SUV makes another step towards production
An article from Tankkaart.be Jaguar’s plans for its much anticipated SUV … [Read More...]
Renault add a dash of Formula 1 to the Twizy
An article from MFfuelcards.co.uk. A bit of Formula 1 is coming to … [Read More...]
Car Reviews
Ford Focus ST loses its sparkle
The UK has always had an appetite for fast Fords and in some ways I've … [Read More...]
New Alfa Romeo Spider
Having been out of the motor industry for 10 years but keeping up with the … [Read More...]
New Porsche Boxster S
Hard to imagine that the original Boxster was launched back in1993. There … [Read More...]
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