Customer parking continues to be the facility most in demand from consumers at dealerships. The latest NFDA Consumer Attitude Survey Autumn 2018 found that parking was the most expected facility by 73% of customers. It continues to be a major problem for dealers in urban areas who have to juggle customer expectations with in many… Continue reading Car parking is biggest bugbear for consumers at dealerships
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Dealers offer bigger discounts to shift large SUVs
Dealers are offering bigger discounts on large SUVs to keep the metal moving. That’s the conclusion of the latest quarterly Target Price from What Car? which found that discounts in the large SUV segment rose by 6% in the three months to August. Falling demand for big SUVs and the fall-out from diesel were leading… Continue reading Dealers offer bigger discounts to shift large SUVs
Dealers turn in strong profit performance in August
The average UK motor retailer made a profit of £200 in the month of August, a marked contrast to the traditional result for the month, which last year produced an average loss of just under £17,000. This was all produced by pre-WLTP deadline activity, with significant incentives being provided to move cars prior to the… Continue reading Dealers turn in strong profit performance in August
Snows acquires Perrys’ Portsmouth multi-franchise site
South of England-based Snows has taken over a Perrys site selling Fiat, Mazda and Peugeot in Farlington, Portsmouth. The showrooms now have Snows branding and the company will sell Abarth models for the first time from the Fiat facility. “This is another strategic acquisition for the business, further strengthening our offering to discerning customers in… Continue reading Snows acquires Perrys’ Portsmouth multi-franchise site
Donnelly Group acquires Shaws Citroen Bangor operation
The Donnelly Group, claimed to be Northern Ireland’s biggest family-owned new and used vehicle retailer, has taken over Bangor-based Shaws Citroen. This brings Donnelly’s dealer portfolio to nine sites and gives the company a presence in Bangor for the first time. It plans to run the site as a duel franchise operation, as the company… Continue reading Donnelly Group acquires Shaws Citroen Bangor operation
Dealers reluctant to buy electric vehicles at auction
Dealers continue to be reluctant to buy electric cars at auction because of unfamiliarity with the technology and fears over the charging infrastructure. That’s the view of Glass’s which carried out research into dealers and how they view pure electric cars. Jayson Whittington, Glass’s chief car editor, said: “There still appears to be a reluctance… Continue reading Dealers reluctant to buy electric vehicles at auction
Unipart to run aftermarket supplies for VW Group dealerships
AppleMark Unipart Logistics has won a five-year contract with Volkswagen Group to run its UK Aftermarket supply chain. Around 450 people in the 650,000 sq. ft. logistics hub in Tamworth have transferred to Unipart Logistics. Unipart Logistics is managing the full aftermarket warehouse operation for Volkswagen Group UK, The operation will service more than 900… Continue reading Unipart to run aftermarket supplies for VW Group dealerships
JCB Group rebrands Hidsons dealerships acquired in January
JCB Group has rebranded the Kent-based Hidsons Group dealerships it bought in January this year. The acquired dealerships in Northfleet and Rainham complimented its existing outlets in Ashford, Gillingham, Sittingbourne, Crawley, Worthing, Brighton and Eastbourne. The acquisition meant JCP represented Kia, Citroen, Mitsubishi and SsangYong for the first time. JCB Group managing director Jonathan Bischoff… Continue reading JCB Group rebrands Hidsons dealerships acquired in January
Endeavour opens Watford Hyundai dealership
South East-based dealer group Endeavour Automotive, which operates four Hyundai dealerships, has opened a 7,600 square foot showroom in Watford, The Lower High Street facility comprises a 3,400 square foot showroom with space for seven cars, and a 2,400 square foot workshop and valeting area. Additionally there is storage space for 15 vehicles and a… Continue reading Endeavour opens Watford Hyundai dealership
Anchor Vans to expand car and van dealership
Anchor Vans is to expand its dealership on the A4 at Padworth, near Reading. It acquired a two- acre site adjacent to its existing three-acre Padworth site. Development work will begin later this year. The new space will provide a permanent location for the valeting department, an area for transporters to unload away from the… Continue reading Anchor Vans to expand car and van dealership