What will happen to car values as we come out of lockdown? We take a look at what’s happened during this unprecedented time, and why motor traders can have cause for optimism in the year ahead. Motor dealers of all sizes have curtailed activities or stopped altogether during lockdown. Some have carried on working throughout; Read the full article…
Winter is a difficult time of year for drivers, especially those who work for a living and spend the most time on the road. Taxi drivers, couriers and hauliers will find themselves on the road at all hours during what is inevitably a busy time for everyone who is a professional driver. Dark nights and Read the full article…
Last year, ChoiceQuote reported on issues with the infrastructure in place for electric vehicles. With April car sales reportedly down 4.1%, there is concern that the government isn’t doing enough right now to support electric and hybrid vehicle sales. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the second lowest volume Read the full article…
ChoiceQuote is celebrating having been Highly Commended at the UK Customer Service Excellence Awards. The company has picked up commendations for the Best Customer Engagement and Best Use of Customer Feedback categories at the UK Customer Service Excellence Awards which took place at a prestigious ceremony at Cafe de Paris in London on Wednesday 10th Read the full article…
Dealers, traders and garages are paying more attention to used cars in 2019 as the market continues to shift away from new car sales. With record high used-car prices across different fuel types, we explore how you can capitalise on this trend. Average prices for used cars have been at a record high for a Read the full article…
2019 is an important year for electric vehicles. Many major car brands have either already released, or are set to unleash their newest models into the world of eco-friendly driving. From the Jaguar I-pace to the Tesla Model 3, here are the electric cars you need to watch in 2019. There are some exciting new Read the full article…
It’s the perfect time to discuss the most significant car buying trends for 2019. From increased customer awareness of the market to a growing demand for ‘almost new’ used cars, car traders, mechanics and dealers will want to take note of this year’s evolving landscape to support their business. There’s no better time than now Read the full article…
Dealers are now investing in used car stock to counter the fall in sales of new cars in 2018. As well as identifying the best-selling used cars for 2019, many traders are also improving their preparation facilities to get cars ready for retail faster. It won’t be news to car dealers that new car sales Read the full article…
The increasing need for digital processes is changing many aspects of the motor trade industry, as highlighted by this year’s Motor Trader Summit on Profitable Digital Marketing in 2019. Various sessions by key speakers covered the need for increased digital spend, online customer engagement and digital retailing opportunities. This year’s annual Motor Trader Summit focused Read the full article…
The UK government is falling behind its electric car targets to reduce emissions, and the motor trade is not geared up to service them, a recent report finds. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned that, in addition to a lack of mechanics trained to work on the latest electric vehicles, there are Read the full article…
