Newsletter
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Issue 9 - 08th March 2019
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, This week, we published the results of the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey Winter 2018/2019 which showed an overall improvement in retailers’ satisfaction levels with the relationship with their manufacturers. Kia was the highest rated franchise and Mercedes was the most improved. Please find more details in today’s news. The latest new passenger car registration figures showed that the new car market saw a marginal growth of 1.4%...
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08th March 2019
AVERAGE DEALERS’ SATISFACTION LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE, NFDA...
It is positive to see that, despite a number of challenges, the average dealers’ satisfaction with the relationship with their manufacturers continues to rise. The NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey, which...
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08th March 2019
NEW CAR MARKET STABLE IN FEBRUARY
The new vehicle market continues to perform in line with expectations, up by 1.4% in February as private demand grows again. New passenger car registration saw a marginal increase in February, up by...
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08th March 2019
INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN FEBRUARY
It was positive to see that demand in the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market was up 1.8% in February, in what is considered to be a typically low volume month due to the upcoming plate change in...
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08th March 2019
MILS CASE STUDY: Lone Working
“I run a small body repair MOT workshop. I sometimes have to leave my technician working on his own when I am out of the business, is that okay? Is there any law in this area?” Employers who have...
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This week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its final findings from its work on the motor finance market. Their findings are based on a study of consumer credit data, commission...
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08th March 2019
Will PCP survive HMRC’s latest VAT Change?
HMRC have announced a policy change in the VAT treatment of PCP vehicle sales which is likely to have a major impact on the future of the market. Whilst the way in which dealers invoice finance...
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08th March 2019
MOT failure can land the driver with a £2,500 fine – ensure...
A simple mistake could land motorists a £2,500 fine following the new MOT rules introduced in May 2018. The main change introduced in May last year was three new failure and fault categories which...
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08th March 2019
NFDA SPRING BALL 2019: HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR PLACE YET?
Tickets are still available for the NFDA Spring Ball taking place on Saturday 11 May at The Grove Resort in Hertfordshire. You can expect a top-class evening with good food, fine wine and...
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