Newsletter
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Issue 2 - 15th January 2021
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, Following discussions and correspondence with our members and the relevant Government departments to obtain clarity on the issue, we have received confirmation from the Scottish Government that “outdoor vehicle lots” can remain open for dealers to offer click & collect and delivery of vehicles bought online. Please find further details in the news, including our views and additional legal guidance. This week, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP confirmed...
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15th January 2021
NFDA WELCOMES CLARITY ON ‘CLICK & COLLECT’ IN SCOTLAND
The Scottish Government has confirmed to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) that from Saturday 16 January, when the new regulations...
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15th January 2021
REINSTATEMENT OF VAT MARGIN SCHEME ANNOUNCED
Following NFDA’s significant lobbying efforts, it is extremely positive that the Government has confirmed HMT and HMRC will reinstate a margin scheme which will avoid an immediate price increase for...
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15th January 2021
Scottish Lockdown 16 January 2021
With the announcement of strengthening the current lockdown measures from Saturday 16 January 2021 the Scottish Government has produced clear guidance on the current lockdown which can be found at...
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15th January 2021
NFDA exhibiting at AM Live! HAVE YOU REGISTERED?
NFDA is delighted to be co-hosting and exhibiting at the upcoming Virtual Automotive Management Live 2021, which takes place on January 20 - 21 2021. Over two days, the online experience will bring...
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15th January 2021
Impact of Brexit on Used Cars, update from mha Macintyre...
International Trade is inherently beneficial. It benefits sellers by creating a wider market, bringing in sales income and extra profit. It benefits buyers by creating competition to domestic...
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15th January 2021
TELL YOUR LGV and VAN CUSTOMERS: negative COVID test...
LGV and van drivers travelling to or via France must have proof of an authorised negative COVID test, conducted within 72 hours of travelling across the border. The government has urged drivers to...
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15th January 2021
Auto Trader data reveals minimum impact of lockdown 3 as...
According to the latest data from Auto Trader, after an initial dip following the Prime Minister’s announcement that England would be entering its third national lockdown, consumer demand remains...
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15th January 2021
The Winners of the Automotive 30% Club’s 2020 Inspiring...
The Automotive 30% Club have announced the winners of the 2020 Inspiring Automotive Women Awards. Sponsored by Jardine Motors Group, the awards recognise and celebrate the “unsung heroes of the...
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15th January 2021
Automotive charity launches Breakout for Ben - road to £1...
Automotive charity Ben encourages the whole automotive industry to get involved in new virtual challenge to address £1m fundraising shortfall. Automotive charity, Ben, has announced the launch of its...
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15th January 2021
Consumer confidence around car buying “more than three...
Consumer confidence around buying a car is up more than threefold compared with the first lockdown, despite the majority of the UK now under lockdown once more and showrooms again closed to physical...
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