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  Used vehicles have kept industry going through recession
Sep 3, 2010
There is clear evidence that sales of used vehicles played a crucial role in the motor industry’s recovery in 2009 and continue to make a significant contribution in 2010
  Automotive trade is doing better than some predicted
Sep 2, 2010
Insolvencies are falling and financial strength of the industry is improving
  EU MoT is risk to road safety, says pressure group
Sep 1, 2010
RoadSafe is urging the Government to maintain the MOT test as an annual check up for vehicles and not bow to EU pressure to fall in line with biennial tests common on the Continent
  Finance houses winning battle against fraudsters
Sep 1, 2010
Lenders and dealers are working together to tackle motor finance fraud
  Stay ahead of the game with the help of European Customer Solutions
Aug 28, 2010
There is greater confidence and rising profits across dealerships so it can be tempting to relax a little, but Allan Monteath from European Customer Solutions warns dealers to remain vigilant and continue to improve processes in order to save on unnecessary costs
  Used car values hold surprises for buyers
Aug 27, 2010
All is not what it seems, say analysts
  Dealers get financial good advice from the FLA
Aug 26, 2010
The Finance & Leasing Association has revised its Specialist Automotive Finance Competence Test and SAF Reference Material
  Which? report slams incompetent and dishonest garages
Aug 23, 2010
Undercover reporters find standards cause concern and dishonesty is not uncommon, but standards have improved in some places
  Vehicle sprayers warned over health risks
Aug 23, 2010
Body shop workers are being encouraged to do more to protect themselves when paint spraying, as new research suggests that some are still putting themselves at risk of developing breathing problems
  SEAT looking for more dealers to build on success
Aug 21, 2010
With its new cars sales flying high and market share running at an all-time record, SEAT is seeing its stock rise still further among ambitious dealers keen to grab a slice of the Spanish car maker’s successful formula
  Businesses are holding up well in difficult times
Aug 19, 2010
The latest Insolvency Index from Experian has revealed a year-on-year fall in business insolvencies during July
  Used prices hit 12 months low
Aug 18, 2010
Used car values are lower than 12 months previously for the first time this year, according to the Used Car Price Index published by CAP, the used car pricing experts
  Dealer retail finance rises over a quarter in six months
Aug 17, 2010
Showroom finance sales are rising

New figures show that 264,377 people used forecourt finance to buy a new car, which was 49.4% of all new cars sold to consumers and the number of new cars bought on finance was up 26% in the first half of 2010 and PCP plans are soaring
  Alfa Romeo power great Welsh performances
Aug 16, 2010



Cardiff dealership Lookers and Alfa Romeo have joined with Wales Millennium Centre and become official partners to the Welsh centre for the arts
  Welsh technician wins top Jaguar award
Aug 14, 2010
Jaguar Land Rover has rewarded the top technicians from each brand with the titles of Technicians of the Year and a surprise holiday following the grand final of the Jaguar Land Rover Academy's annual skills competition
  Prices plateau as summer market cools and economy stalls
Aug 13, 2010


BCA's latest Pulse report shows that demand for older, lower value dealer part-exchange cars is largely unchanged in July, but the fleet & lease sector has experienced more price pressure

  Welsh car dealer supports Mum of the Year search
Aug 13, 2010
South Wales mother is "truly amazing" says nominee
  Stock shortages face dealers next year, warn experts
Aug 12, 2010
By 2011 there will be around two million fewer used cars aged between one and five years in general use compared to 2008
  Move fast or pay more VAT, warn trade analysts
Aug 11, 2010
A shortage of new cars means buyers must move fast if they are to beat next year’s VAT rise according to CAP
  Suzuki dealers will be rated by customers
Aug 11, 2010
Suzuki has gone live with a new on-line programme to monitor customers’ satisfaction with its 150 strong dealer network
  Honda introduce web-based fleet support scheme
Aug 9, 2010
Entire fleets or individual vehicles can be checked on-line
  Sparks will fly over EV residuals, say rival valuers
Aug 7, 2010


Trade valuation companies believe the sparks will fly over predictions for electric vehicles and that manufacturers must be realistic in pricing their models to reflect depreciation
  Wales' new car sales crash most heavily in July
Aug 6, 2010
Wales saw 4,623 new cars registered last month, a drop of over 18.8pc from the 5,692 in July 2009
  If you want to score one over your mates, buy this Hyundai
Aug 5, 2010


One of the two Hyundai i10 football cars built to celebrate the manufacturer’s association with the 2010 World Cup is up for sale with proceeds going to charity
  Chrysler customers will be asked to rate dealers
Aug 4, 2010
In an industry first, Chrysler joins forces with industry regulator Motor Codes to survey customers using its service and repair garages
 
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