Industry Blog
BYD Leads Chinese Manufacturers in Runaway Sales
In September 2025, the UK car market saw a massive surge in registrations from Chinese manufacturers, led by BYD’s extraordinary growth. BYD alone experienced a staggering 880% increase in new…...
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Help Your Customers Get Ahead of Autumn Maintenance
Autumn is a beautiful season, but it brings some tricky driving challenges that UK car owners can’t ignore. Wet leaves fall onto roads, making surfaces slippery and hiding dangerous potholes. These…...
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The Car People Buy and Its Appearance Matters
For many car buyers, their purchase is a balance of practical and emotional factors. The price, the need for space and running costs head the practical aspects, but for many these are joined by…...
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Strategies to Maximise your F&I this New Registration Plate Month
September each year is an exciting time for UK car dealerships: the arrival of the new registration plate signals a surge in new and then used car stock. With an influx of fresh used car stock…...
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The Role of GAP Insurance in an Uncertain Market
The UK car market is facing real uncertainty in 2025. According to the Motor Ombudsman’s latest Franchise Dealer Workshop Survey, more customers are keeping their cars for longer and…...
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Protecting Against Parts Shortages: The Value of Guaranteed Repair Solutions
The UK automotive industry is facing unprecedented challenges due to global parts supply disruptions. Parts shortages and repair delays are some of the biggest challenges facing UK car…...
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How Extended Warranties Help Dealerships Tackle Rising Repair Costs
Rising repair costs are one of the biggest challenges facing UK dealerships in 2025. According to the Motor Ombudsman’s 2024 review and 2025 outlook survey, 52% of workshops expect the…...
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How Dealerships Can Attract Technicians and Improve Staff Loyalty
Rising operational costs, higher energy bills, and the need to offer competitive salaries are squeezing UK dealerships in 2025, along with attracting and keeping skilled technicians. According to the…...
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2025 H2 Outlook
As we move into H2, the economic landscape remains ever-changing, with numerous events on the international stage reminding us that we truly operate in a global village. Domestically, businesses are…...
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How the UK automotive sector is adapting to the new 25% tariffs on vehicle exports to the United Sta
UK car dealerships and manufacturers are adapting to the recent US-imposed tariffs on vehicle exports through a combination of strategic, operational, and diplomatic responses, following the May 2025…...
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