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Condition of Ex-Lease Cars a Concern Says Used Car Sector
- April 18, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
No CommentsUsed car dealers trying to source stock say they are facing growing numbers of ex-lease vehicles which have been badly repaired leaving them to deal with the cost of extra remedial work before they are fit for sale. Trade insiders say the problem is getting worse because of the growth of personal leasing in both
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How Increasing Your Video Content Can Help Drive Enquiries
- April 16, 2019
- Posted by: Josh Locke
- Category: Automotive Industry, Dealership Websites, Tips For Dealers
It’s common knowledge that consumers are spending a vast amount of their time and money online. It’s more convenient, flexible, and takes less time out of their day. So in a time when they can customise, order, and pay for a vehicle online, video could be your key to standing out from the crowd. Video
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Growing EV Demand Gives Dealers Sales Opportunities
- April 11, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Independents should be stocking electric and hybrid cars and vans this year to capitalise on growing demand for these vehicles as their range increases, the national recharging infrastructure improves and cities begin to roll out Clean Air Zones putting a renewed focus on cutting emissions. Auto Trader named the all-electric Nissan LEAF, the fastest selling
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Dream Start for Trade Price Cars Racing at Brands Hatch
- April 11, 2019
- Posted by: Josh Locke
- Category: Automotive Industry, BTCC
Trade Price Cars Racing team celebrated an exhilarating start to the new Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season with a podium finish first time out at Brands Hatch. Rising star Jake Hill and former F1 racer Mark Blundell didn’t have the easiest of starts in the Audi S3s, but overcame a difficult starting grid
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MOT Training Workshops Take Testers Through New Syllabus
- April 8, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
The RMI is running a series of regional workshops starting this month to take technicians through the revised syllabus for the 2019/2020 MOT Tester Annual Training. As before, the pass mark remains at 70% and the course is designed to deepen technician’s knowledge and continue with Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Tickets cost £70 + VAT
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Diesel Climbs Back into Favour in Used Car Market
- April 4, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Market sentiment in the second hand car sector is turning back towards diesel with trade sources indicating that both demand and prices are rising. A report from cap hpi says a large influx of three-year old diesels returning off 2016 PCP contracts will push up volumes of stock but rather than depressing values, says it
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Dealers Demand Better Integration From Lenders
- April 1, 2019
- Posted by: John Swift
- Category: Automotive Industry
Dealers are demanding a better online service from finance providers as they themselves look to drive more sales and profit from their used car stock in the face of a slowing new car sector. Lenders are increasingly being told there must be a higher level of integration with the dealer’s online facility so the potential
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Vote for Click Dealer at the 2019 Car Dealer Power Awards
- March 25, 2019
- Posted by: Kari Jones
- Category: Automotive Industry, News
2019 marks the 10th Car Dealer Power Awards and the lines are open for you to cast your votes! The Car Dealer Power Awards give automotive retailers the opportunity to have their say about how manufacturers and suppliers have performed throughout the year. In last year’s awards, Click Dealer scooped up the Dealer Management System
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Online Financing Becoming Increasingly Popular with Car Buyers in the UK
- March 21, 2019
- Posted by: Kari Jones
- Category: Automotive Industry, Tips For Dealers
According to an annual survey conducted by Fico, car buyers are shifting towards online financing, revealing a key opportunity for dealers. The research by the digital analytics expert Fico surveyed 2,000 adult consumers across Britain, the US, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and Spain. These respondents were between the ages of 18 and
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71% of Consumers Considering an EV for their Next Car!
- March 13, 2019
- Posted by: Kari Jones
- Category: Automotive Industry, Tips For Dealers
The level of disruption in the automotive industry is currently off the charts, with new vehicle technologies and retailing systems drawing closer to the mainstream market. Auto Trader’s latest Market Report investigates consumer attitudes to these and helps to put into perspective the speed at which the industry is changing. This month’s report focuses on
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