“The NFDA is urging all dealers to ensure that they can comply with new regulations set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), to the way in which Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance is sold to consumers”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association which represents commercial vehicle and franchised car retailers across the UK.
Under the new rules which are due to come into effect on the 1 September 2015, dealers will have to explain to customers that, if they want GAP insurance, they will have to return to the dealership four days after purchasing their car – meaning that consumers will be forced to delay acquiring GAP products and will be unable to conclude a purchase at the same time as they are arranging to buy a car. This will be damaging for car dealers’ business and create unnecessary delays for consumers.
Dealers will also be required to give customers ‘Prescribed Information’ about the GAP products they are being offered.
Robinson continues, “The new rules taking effect on 1 September will have a major impact on the way in which a motor dealer sells GAP insurance. It represents a significant change to the industry, whereby we have to change the way this product is sold, which for most dealers generates an important revenue stream.”
If you have any questions or concerns ahead of these new rules, please contact the NFDA hotline on 01788 538 303.
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
Rupal Rawal, Press Officer Tel: 020 7307 3412 Mob: 07528 977 157 Press Office direct line: 020 7307 3422 Press Office fax: 020 7307 3406 Web: www.rmif.co.uk Email: rupal.rawal@rmif.co.uk
The Retail Motor Industry represents the interests of operators in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man providing sales and services to motorists and businesses. The RMI has a formal association with the independent Scottish Motor Trade Association which represents the retail motor industry in Scotland.
