National Franchised Dealers Association · Est. 1913
The Voice of UK Automotive Retail
The foremost trade body representing franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers across the United Kingdom — lobbying government, championing members, and shaping the future of automotive retail.
Three pillars of Representation
NFDA’s work spans government lobbying, member services, and consumer advocacy — ensuring franchised dealers remain central to the UK’s automotive landscape.
Government Advocacy
We lobby Parliament and engage with regulators to ensure franchised dealers’ interests are heard at every level of policy-making — from ZEV mandates to block exemption regulation.
Member Services
Exclusive access to legal guidance, commercial savings, industry intelligence, and the Dealer Attitude Survey — giving members the tools to compete and succeed in a shifting marketplace.
Industry Intelligence
Comprehensive market data, registration statistics, and strategic research that keeps NFDA members ahead of industry trends and regulatory shifts impacting automotive retai
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Dealer Attitude Survey
The NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey is the definitive measure of manufacturer–dealer relations in the UK. Published twice yearly, it ranks all major automotive brands on how dealers rate working with them — influencing boardroom decisions at the highest level.
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The Voice of Automotive Retail
For over 110 years, NFDA has represented the interests of franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers at every level — government, manufacturer, and consumer. We are the authoritative industry body that ensures the franchised dealer network remains competitive, protected, and valued.
Protecting Member Interests
Challenging unfair manufacturer practices and ensuring dealers receive fair treatment on margins, targets, and contract terms.
Shaping Legislation
Direct engagement with Westminster, OZEV, and the CMA to shape automotive retail policy, from ZEV mandates to agency model regulation.
European Representation
As a founding member of AECDR, NFDA ensures UK dealers' interests are represented at European level alongside counterparts across the continent.
“NFDA membership has been transformative for our group. The legislative intelligence, direct access to Westminster policy conversations, and the peer network are unlike anything else available to automotive retailers in the UK.”
Sue Robinson
Chief Executive, National Franchised Dealers Association
Certifying the future of electric vehicle retail
The NFDA Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation is the UK’s leading EV retail standard — giving consumers the confidence to buy and dealers a verifiable competitive edge as the market transitions to zero-emission vehicles.
- Rigorous assessment of EV product knowledge and aftersales capability
- Verified on-site charging infrastructure standards
- Consumer-facing badge and directory listing on EVA website
- Annual renewal ensuring standards remain current
Across the UK dealer network
Among EVA-aware car buyers
Across the UK dealer network
Growing year on year
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Representing Britain's finest retailers
From national groups to independent franchises, NFDA members represent the full breadth of authorised automotive retail across the UK.
