Businesses and venues which must close

Among the list of non-essential retail premises to close are:

• Vehicle showrooms (other than for rental)
• Auction houses

Businesses and venues which can remain open

Among the other businesses permitted to stay open, following Covid secure guidelines, are:

• Petrol stations
• Car repair and MOT services
• Vehicle hire businesses

Click & collect and delivery

As of 05.11.2020, the Government guidance on the national restrictions for England currently reads as follows:

• Non-essential retail, such as clothing and homeware stores, vehicle showrooms (other than for rental), betting shops, tailors, tobacco and vape shops, electronic goods and mobile phone shops, and market stalls selling non-essential goods. These venues can continue to be able to operate click-and-collect (where goods are pre-ordered and collected off the premises) and delivery services

NFDA is working with its legal advisors to provide further clarity for members on the full set of restrictions. We will keep members informed of any developments through our regular bulletins.

UK Government guidance – New national restrictions from 5 November

The Government has confirmed “from (and including) 2 December, when the current restrictions end, most businesses and venues (including dealerships) will be allowed to open, following COVID-19 Secure guidelines”.

Following the end of the firebreak period in Wales at 12:01am Monday 9 November, a new set of national restrictions for Wales are in place.

Under these restrictions “all retail shops can open, if they can comply with the duty to take reasonable measures to minimise the risk of exposure to and prevent the spread of coronavirus in Welsh law. People should avoid unnecessary travel and avoid crowded spaces, particularly indoors.”

Please see the Welsh Government guidance for retailers for more information.

Welsh Government guidance: Coronavirus regulations: frequently asked questions

MILS Guidance Scotland Tiers Update

Scottish Government guidance: local protection levels

MILS Guidance Northern Ireland Lockdown

NI Government guidance: what the restrictions mean for you

Download guidance on the main issues facing franchised dealers, prepared by NFDA's legal team.

Download here template letters dealers can use with staff and customers.

List of companies providing PPE and POS social distancing material

COVID-19 NHS homepage - NHS

How to prevent germs spreading - NHS

COVID-19: Cleaning of non-healthcare settings - gov.uk

COVID-19 WHO Guidance - World Health Organization

Coronavirus: Wash your hands for more than 20 seconds - Poster, Public Health England

Hand-washing technique with soap and water – Poster, NHS

Catch it, Bin it, Kill it - Poster, NHS

The HR Toolkit Job Descriptions are provided as a generic overview and guidance for franchised dealers looking to recruit, they are not definitive examples of any role within the automotive retail industry. Please feel free to copy and paste the format and then tailor to the specific requirements of your business.