A survey has revealed that 75% of car purchases, for cars under seven years old, are made at franchised dealers, 14% are made at independent garages, 5% at used car supermarkets and 5% from private sellers - https://t.co/K1wUmDj8L0
#carsales#AutomotiveIndustry#motortrade
#eBay has called on garages to use recycled car parts in repairs. Estimates suggest just 2% of #vehicle repairs in the UK use recycled parts, well behind nations including New Zealand, the USA, and Australia! - https://t.co/xF2xUFSikX
A man has invented new #electriccar battery tech capable of 1,500 mile range! The new technology is reported to be much simpler and cheaper to manufacture than lithium-ion batteries currently used to power #ElectricVehicles - https://t.co/6rVhjopCXJ
A Northern Irish dealership has recently celebrated it's 50th anniversary!! Find out how they've stayed successful for so long - https://t.co/IHABxdhyEE
#renault#automotive#motortrade
The #automotive industry has traditionally been dominated by men, but this is changing! Career opportunities for women in the automotive sector are increasing! - https://t.co/HswNWGOIyy
#InTownAutomotive will play host to the Top Technician and Top Garage 2020 finals. The Northampton-based garage will be playing host to the prestigious finals for the first time ever! - https://t.co/5dJVV0pqPK
#Mitsubishi Motors has launched a new Visual Identity for dealers. The Group has created a full replica dealership, which showcases the new customer experience including its recommended parking layout with electrified vehicle charge points! - https://t.co/5uTrb41BYf
A driver with an extremely lumpy tyre was recently pulled over on the school run! A council officer was shocked to discover that the driver of a Vauxhall Zafira was seemingly oblivious to their bulging front tyre! - https://t.co/EGSErkU4Gl
The National Franchised Dealers Association and Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership have together produced a ‘Know Your Electric Range’ guide for consumers to help overcome #ElectricVehicle range anxiety! https://t.co/Tajpuagic0
Peoples #Ford have reported record annual turnover despite an increasingly tough trading and economic environment throughout the year! Congrats! - https://t.co/h5s1oXlOBk
#peoplesford#automotivenews
The rise of #electriccars could see motorway speed limits raised to 80mph! We know a few people this potential change might please! What are your thoughts on the speed limit rising? https://t.co/WaOiHDFdtP
Another great review for Area Manager Lindsey! Make sure you get in touch with us on 01603 717187 if you're looking for a job in the #Automotive Industry!
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Car dealers must avoid being cyber attackers' 'low hanging fruit'. The UK’s Federation of Small Businesses recently reported that small organisations are collectively subject to 10,000 attacks per day, these findings are mirrored in the automotive sector - https://t.co/Uwbdx7WcsK
Since the new MOT was introduced in May 2018, nearly 3 million dangerous vehicles have been taken off UK roads, helping improve road safety! - https://t.co/8YpvwMJycU
#CharlesHurstGroup is investing £100,000 into re-branding its tyre division and developing as a “Fast Fit Service” across its four branches - https://t.co/XAiibBqPOD
A #FordFocus has been filmed driving with a missing tyre and was also later seen parked up with the remaining three tyres completely destroyed, the Warrington Guardian has reported - https://t.co/7f6A5dpKwm
#AutoTrader’s 'The Future of Car Retailing' market report has found that almost three quarters of car buyers still want direct contact with a retailer before making a purchase - https://t.co/h9YEKKqp8g
Motorists aren’t ready to take their hands off the wheel and surrender control to #driverlesscars, research published today by the AA suggests. Find out more here - https://t.co/zhDmMNsfwf
An MOT tester allegedly passed more than 60 cars’ MOTs without any inspection. Harry Purdie, from Tonbridge, may have pocketed up to £10,000 by passing the vehicles, magistrates have heard - https://t.co/X0a7jBkCnu
Days of the one-brand dealership may be numbered. The time to get into multi-brand car retail sites has, arguably, never been better! - https://t.co/FjiGRWAFWY