Newsletter
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Issue 18 - 01st May 2020
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, On a positive note, following our previous discussions with DVLA at the Used Cars and First Registration User Committee, the “trade licensing policy has been reviewed in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic”. The DVLA has confirmed that test drives on trade plate vehicles may be carried out unaccompanied. Please find more details in the news. We continue to keep our members informed through our daily COVID-19 bulletin...
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01st May 2020
UPDATE ON UNACCOMPANIED VEHICLE DEMONSTRATIONS ON TRADE...
As dealerships plan a gradual return following the lockdown, we anticipate we will be required to operate the 2-metre social distancing between customers and staff. While this can be organised and...
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01st May 2020
DRIVE MY CAREER ACHIEVES 50/50 ONLINE GENDER BALANCE and...
In April, the demographics of the users visiting the Drive My Career website showed an equal 50/50 gender split for the first time. Drive My Career was developed by NFDA to support automotive...
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01st May 2020
Government announces new Bounce Back Loan scheme
The Government has launched a new ‘Bounce Back Loan’ scheme to support small and medium sized businesses. From 4 May 2020 businesses can apply for the new ‘Bounce Back Loan’ scheme, which provides...
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01st May 2020
Report shows “green shoots of recovery” for European used...
The European used car industry is showing green shoots of recovery from the impact of Covid-19 according to the latest INDICATA Market Watch report, which tracks used car sales volumes and price...
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01st May 2020
MILS CASE STUDY: Distance Selling
Introduction With the introduction of the lockdown, more and more businesses are considering selling goods and services at a distance. Whilst this is a good way of dealing with the restrictions...
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01st May 2020
FCA clarifies how firms should handle complaints during...
The FCA has published information clarifying how firms should handle complaints during the coronavirus crisis. Summary Firms should take all reasonable steps to ensure as much complaint handling as...
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01st May 2020
Ben supports automotive industry people through Covid-19...
Automotive industry charity, Ben, is supporting the health and wellbeing of automotive industry people during this challenging time. Over the past few months, Ben has seen a marked increase in the...
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01st May 2020
WEEKLY DIGEST
Pendragon founder Trevor Finn to start 'next chapter' in automotive sector - AM Online Pendragon founder Trevor Finn has suggested that he could be poised to make a return to the automotive sector...
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