Used car dealer issues shocking Bounce Back Loan scam warning after conman nearly tricks them out of £40k
A car dealer has issued a scam warning after he narrowly avoided losing a £40k Porsche in a shocking Bounce...
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Mike Brewer chats about Car Dealer Used Car Awards being held digitally for 2020 as physical event postponed
The Car Dealer Used Car Awards for 2020 has been postponed - but a digital event will be held this...
Car dealers getting used to big changes as lockdown eases and the motor trade finds a new way to do business
Car dealers are getting used to life back at work under a whole new set of rules - but many...
Car Dealer Power 2020: Your chance to help us find the best suppliers and car manufacturers to do business with
Our search for the best suppliers to do business with and the best car franchise to hold is on -...
We get inside line on new used car sales website Carzam from Big Motoring world boss Peter Waddell
Big Motoring World boss Peter Waddell will launch his online used car dealership Carzam on September 1 with a stock...
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Used car dealer issues shocking Bounce Back Loan scam warning after conman nearly tricks them out of £40k
A car dealer has issued a scam warning after he narrowly avoided losing a £40k Porsche in a shocking Bounce...
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Number of dealership closures likely to accelerate in wake of coronavirus, says new analysis
Dealership closures are likely to accelerate in the fallout from coronavirus, new analysis reveals. Zeus Capital latest research reports its...
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July 11 round-up: Face coverings could become mandatory; Coogan’s Jag auction; Emirates to cut 9,000 staff
Here's your business, motoring and news round-up for Saturday, July 11 Face coverings could become mandatory in shops Boris Johnson...
Read moreMarshall becomes UK’s biggest VW retailer with purchase of Jardine’s Aylesbury Volkswagen dealership
Marshall Motor Holdings has completed its purchase of Jardine Motors Group's Volkswagen business in Aylesbury – making it the UK's...
Read moreCharity accelerates digital services to support automotive industry through coronavirus and beyond
The automotive charity Ben has been a key source of support for many people throughout the coronavirus pandemic, as its...
Read moreHow to buy a car from a used car dealer – top tips from TV’s Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer
Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards host Mike Brewer gives his advice on buying a used car from a car...
Read moreNew product from MotoNovo aims to help redefine dealer finance for used cars
MotoNovo Finance has launched a pricing product that it says will help redefine dealer finance for used cars. The Cardiff-based independent...
Read moreDrivers want to get out to see family as lockdown restrictions ease
Day trips and visiting family are top of the agenda for the nation’s drivers as they look to get back...
Read moreMotordepot teams up with ground-breaking carbon offset service for used cars
Motordepot has struck a deal that will see it offset the projected emissions of all the used cars it sells...
Read moreCar dealers and manufacturers could pocket millions of pounds for bringing staff back from furlough
Car dealer groups and manufacturers are in line for huge furlough scheme windfalls that could stretch into millions of pounds...
Read moreCar Dealer Live 70: Motor Connect’s Stephen Corwood
Motor Connect's Stephen Corwood appeared on Car Dealer Live today (Jul 10). Corwood is the owner of Northwich-based used car...
Read moreCar Dealer Power awards ‘build and strengthen trust’ between supplier and customer
Scooping a Car Dealer Power award 'builds and strengthens trust' between supplier and customer, one multi-awarding winning company has said....
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Used car prices for MPVs rising fast as demand bounces leaving dealers scrabbling for stock
Used car buyers are renewing their love for MPVs and buying more of them, driving prices up and leaving car...
Read moreGuide: Why coronavirus pandemic means you need to be investigating potential fraud in your car dealership
No-one would disagree Covid-19 is having a hugely damaging effect on the automotive industry. Along with showroom closures, job losses...
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Mike Brewer chats about Car Dealer Used Car Awards being held digitally for 2020 as physical event postponed
The Car Dealer Used Car Awards for 2020 has been postponed - but a digital event will be held this...
Read moreCar dealers getting used to big changes as lockdown eases and the motor trade finds a new way to do business
Car dealers are getting used to life back at work under a whole new set of rules - but many...
Read moreCar Dealer Power 2020: Your chance to help us find the best suppliers and car manufacturers to do business with
Our search for the best suppliers to do business with and the best car franchise to hold is on -...
Read moreWe get inside line on new used car sales website Carzam from Big Motoring world boss Peter Waddell
Big Motoring World boss Peter Waddell will launch his online used car dealership Carzam on September 1 with a stock...
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Sold cars left with home addresses, phone numbers and WiFi passwords
Car owners could be leaving their personal information and sensitive data when selling their old motor by not wiping the...
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Guide: How can I get my dealership staff back to work and other furlough questions
From July 1 a new Flexible Furlough Scheme comes into force, meaning that employers can bring their staff on and...
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Guide: 11 things every car dealer boss needs to concentrate on as they gear up for the restart
Car dealers have returned to their showrooms and opened their doors once again this week - but what should bosses...
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How do I make redeployed furloughed staff redundant again?
Dealerships are being forced to make some tough decisions as they plan for the future, and with an uncertain level...
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New product from MotoNovo aims to help redefine dealer finance for used cars
MotoNovo Finance has launched a pricing product that it says will help redefine dealer finance for used cars. The Cardiff-based independent...
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Evolution Funding enjoys record month for motor finance proposals
Motor finance broker Evolution Funding had a record month for proposals in June. There were just over 20,000 of them...
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V12 Vehicle Finance strikes major deal with City Auction Group
V12 Vehicle Finance has joined forces with City Auction Group in what is being hailed as a 'game-changing partnership' for...
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Vehicle protection products distributor launches special packages for dealers
A range of interior and exterior vehicle protection packages has been launched that the distributor says can help boost profitability for...
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Five reasons to buy used car stock direct from private sellers
With used stock scarce at the moment and traditional auctions offering limited services, dealers need innovative ways to meet demand...
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Martec Europe sharpens skills of staff who are coming off furlough
Looking back, lockdown saw a number of positives: people developing stronger relationships, taking up more fitness and exercise, the building...
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Blog: Car dealers are all just unpaid tax collectors
David Cheadle, the managing director of West Midlands-based Cheadle Motors, writes for Car Dealer Magazine about the iniquities of the...
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Blog: TV presenter says customers will want to visit showrooms more than ever before
As car dealers prepare to reopen on June 1, TV presenter and former car dealer Paul Cowland, believes the role...
Read moreBlog: As Boris gives car dealers the nod to open on June 1, IMDA chairman says the trade is changing fast
IMDA chairman and independent car dealer Umesh Samani writes a guest blog the day after Boris Johnson gave car showrooms...
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Comment: Will car dealers reopen on June 1? Now’s the time for clarity
Car dealers still don't know if they'll be allowed to reopen on June 1 alongside other non-essential retail businesses. Here,...
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Big Mike: I’m happy to wear a hazmat suit in bed before shaking hands with the Mrs
Big Mike - our man on the inside - shares his thoughts in Car Dealer Magazine every month. Here's his...
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Guest blog: Why pandemic won’t knock demand for EVs off course
With 20 years experience in the motor trade - working for Nissan and formerly heading up Infiniti in the UK...
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Mike Brewer’s used car road test: Behind the wheel of the original Mazda MX-5
Wheeler Dealer star and Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards host Mike Brewer gives us his opinion on the used...
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Road Test & Video: Mini Electric is a premium experience
Mini’s long-anticipated EV has arrived, but how does the Electric fare? Ryan Hirons heads to its home turf of Oxford...
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First Drive: A nip and tuck for Audi’s monster RS4 Avant
Audi has seen fit to update its RS 4 Avant – but how have these changes helped the overall package?...
Read moreFirst Drive: Vauxhall Corsa – can it live up to expectations?
What is it? The Vauxhall Corsa is a household name and has, throughout the years, come to represent frugal and...
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First Drive: Nissan Juke – will it be as big a hit as its predecessor?
What is it? British drivers love the Nissan Juke. Since it was introduced in 2010, almost 300,000 units have been...
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First Drive: New Volkswagen Golf, still very much a class act
What is it? The Volkswagen Golf seems to be eternal. It’s remained unfazed by the whole ‘dieselgate’ debacle and has...
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