Dear Colleague, This week, we published the findings of our post-lockdown automotive retail survey. We surveyed franchised dealers to understand how they returned to business after the lockdown. We will continue to get feedback from our members to monitor trends and obtain insights which will prove valuable in our liaison work with Government and manufacturers. Please find more details below. Following the latest guidance on face coverings, from 24 July...
READ MOREA survey run by NFDA has revealed key findings from the first weeks in business since dealerships in the UK started to reopen on 1 June. The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which...
READ MORE“ I have been told that it is now a legal requirement for my customers to wear a mask in my garage. Is that right?” We have been dealing with Coronavirus for some time now and as with all things best...
READ MOREThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed the support measures that will be available for motor finance customers. The measures include: If customers can afford to return to regular...
READ MOREStrong volumes and rising prices are supporting auction houses following the lockdown, according to the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA). Although physical auctions could reopen on 15...
READ MOREIn June 2020, registrations of new passenger cars in the EU totalled 949,722 units, a drop of 22.3% compared to the same month last year, when 1,222,942 cars were sold, the latest ACEA registration...
READ MOREDemand for home comforts and remote working equipment helped retailers see their biggest monthly sales jump in more than two years in June. The joint British Retail Consortium-KPMG monitor reported...
READ MOREHMRC has published information on claiming through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for individuals who are not employees. You can claim a grant for individuals who are not employees - as long as...
READ MOREThe Department for Transport has announced on 15 July that tyres aged 10 years or older will be banned on the front axles of lorries, buses and coaches using new laws. DVSA already checks for tyres...
READ MORELockdown sees 20% of buyers increase budget for next car – Motor Trader One-in-five new car buyers are reporting an increase in their vehicle budget as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown. According to...
READ MOREThe exquisite five star Grove Hotel, Chandler's Cross, Hertfordshire, will play host to the prestigious NFDA Spring Ball on Saturday 25 April 2020.