Scottish Motor Trade Report More Sales
Motor trade sales are increasing in Scotland which is great news for businesses within this industry as there will be more money to pay for the essentials such as motor trade insurance. According to the Scottish motor trade sales of new cars is set to be at the highest level seen since 2007. They released […]
Which Motor Trade Insurance Policy is Right for You?
If your business involves repairing, selling, buying or anything else that is in relation to vehicles then the chances are that you need some form of motor trade insurance. It is an essential part to your business to make sure if something that was out of your control happens, you have a back-up plan to […]
New Car supply threat Decreases
Just before the beginning of March there were concerns that motor traders would have to drastically cut the cost of all the vehicles in their forecourts in order to sell them before car manufacturers delivered new ‘13’ registration plate vehicles. Motor traders were trying desperately to sell new vehicles during a time where many people […]
Trade Bodies launch Dealer Workshop PR campaign
Most vehicle owners dread their MOTs due to the fact that they will have to pay out money in order to make sure their cars are road worthy. This is why many mechanics usually offer deals for their services in order to gain a bigger share of the market, which can lead to franchised dealers […]
Changes to Car Dealerships
Over the past few years there have been some massive changes to the motor trade industry, which means that car dealerships have had to adapt in order to still appeal to customers. Those working in sales, servicing and finance have all had to adapt to the introduction of new technologies, the economic climate and the […]
Motor Trader introduces Apprenticeships
Motor traders who have been in the business for a number of years know that keeping up with industry news is one thing, but training is of the utmost importance if you want to succeed. Apprenticeships are therefore a great way to get young people involved in the motor trade industry as they can learn […]
Ford MD takes on Chairman Role
International car manufacturing companies are generally difficult to run, especially as members of senior management constantly need to be up to date with a myriad of industry information including car markets in various countries, regulations concerning dealerships, motor trade insurance policies, finance packages and new technology. This is why when appointing someone in a senior […]
Three of the ‘best’ 4x4s for buyers
When looking for a new vehicle most buyers read car magazines in order to gain more information on what they should invest their money in, which is why motor traders should also read these magazines to get an idea of what vehicles will sell the easiest! Here we look at some of the top […]
Motor Traders and Financing
There have been numerous reports in the press recently discussing finance deals and motor traders, including how many people are now buying their new cars using financing, and the ways in which motor traders protect themselves and their businesses when offering these deals. This is due to the fact that most people in the UK […]
New concept cars revealed at the Geneva Motor Show
Motor traders not only enjoy motor shows due to the fact that they can see what new models will soon be entering the car market, but also because they enable motor traders to look at new concept cars that give a slight inkling to what the future of the car industry may hold. This week, […]