Newsletter
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Issue 8 - 26th February 2021
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, Following a number of enquiries on the legality of test drives, we have circulated member-guidance on the issue. If you have not received it, please contact us. This week, the Prime Minister’s announced the roadmap out of lockdown for England. It is disappointing that dealerships will not be allowed to reopen until April. We have once again highlighted that showrooms can be run in a covid-safe manner and...
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26th February 2021
NFDA COMMENTS ON ROADMAP OUT OF LOCKDOWN
We understand the importance of bringing the virus fully under control. However, it is very disappointing that dealerships will not be able to reopen until April. NFDA has already made the Government...
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26th February 2021
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS CUSTOMERS CAN ACCESS SHOWROOMS...
Scottish Minister confirms to NFDA changes to click & collect Following our requests, it is extremely positive that the Scottish Government has confirmed that amendments to the current operation...
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26th February 2021
NFDA WELCOMES WHAT CAR?’S FINDINGS: CONSUMERS CONFIDENT TO...
What Car?’s latest research has revealed some interesting findings about car buyers’ confidence visiting showrooms when lockdown endsWhat Car?’s research of 2,823 in-market buyers has found that 95%...
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26th February 2021
FREE & PERSONALISED DEALER-WEBSITE REPORT AVAILABLE
NFDA has partnered with agency Blue Mantis to bring dealers the first of its kind ‘Automotive Performance Score (APS)’ as part of the recently launched ‘NFDA Engage’. Improving website performance...
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26th February 2021
FCA launches guidance for firms on the fair treatment of...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final guidance clarifying its expectations of firms on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers. The guidance aims to drive improvements in the...
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26th February 2021
EARLY SIGNS OF STRONG CONSUMER RECOVERY FROM LATEST...
The latest data from Auto Trader indicates most retailers are now trading at around 75% of normal volumes. This is “up significantly from January and points to a strong recovery over the coming weeks...
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26th February 2021
The Supreme Court rules in favour of the Uber drivers: are...
In what can be seen as yet further disruption to the ‘gig economy,’ the Supreme Court has decided that the claimants in the Uber case (Uber & Ors v Aslam & Ors [2021 UKSC]) are ‘workers,’ not...
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26th February 2021
COVID-19 VAT Deferral: New VAT Payment Scheme Details...
If your business took advantage of the opportunity to defer VAT payments for the period from 20 March to 30 June 2020, the deadline of 31 March 2021 for making repayment is fast approaching. However,...
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26th February 2021
Apply today to get your Electric Vehicle Accreditation -...
The EVA accreditation scheme recognises dealers’ expertise in EVs and promotes industry standards. The EVA badge of approval gives your customers confidence that you will provide them with the best...
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