Independent dealer
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Latest News 3 Apr
Welcome to the Spring 2017 edition of Independent Dealer
Welcome to the first 2017 issue of Independent Dealer, containing our updated list of the 50 biggest independent car dealers in the UK.
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Latest News 3 Apr
The ID50 in numbers
The eye-catching numbers from this year’s analysis of the UK’s 50 biggest independent car dealers.
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Latest News 10 Mar
Used car dealer tax avoids jail over £1.1m unpaid taxes
A used car dealer who pocketed £1.1m in tax he should have paid for profits from his business, escaped a potential eight years in jail with 300 hours of unpaid work and a curfew.
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Latest News 30 Jan
Car dealer 'devastated' after £100,000 raid
A used car dealer has seen his business “devastated” by the loss of seven vehicles in a late night raid just five days after a move to new premises.
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Latest News 5 Jan
Independents become online finance growth area
Independent dealers look set to become the growth area for online motor finance during 2017, according to iVendi.
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Latest News 22 Nov
GVE London opens 'full service' supercar centre
GVE London has opened the UK’s first “full service” supercar showroom at a 20,000sq-ft facility offering the ability to maintain everything from a £1m McLaren P1 to an affordable hot hatch.
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Latest News 17 Nov
Trading standards criticise Caralot following liquidation
Liquidated used car supermarket, Caralot, had been criticised by Trading Standards officers who had investigated 77 separate complaints into the operation in the past three years.
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Dealer profiles 3 Oct
How CarShop doubled its profits in 12 months
CarShop chief executive Jonathan Dunkley reveals how his car supermarket group doubled its profits in just 12 months.
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Market Insight 28 Sep
National Tyre Distributors renews calls for part-worn tyres ban
The National Tyre Distributors has highlighted the ongoing abuse of laws designed to keep motorists free from the potential dangers of part-worn tyres as it appeals for an all-out ban on their sale.
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Supplier News 27 Sep
Autovolo offers independents share stake through 1,000 Voices scheme
Car dealer classifieds website Autovolo has offered independent retailers the chance to own a 20% stake in its business.
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Latest News 23 Aug
The Car People begins construction of fourth site
Work is underway to develop a fourth site for car supermarket The Car People, with recruitment set to start later this month.
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Latest News 22 Aug
Crowther Lodge Motor Company eyes Durham move
Premium used car dealership Crowther Lodge Motor Company is preparing to transfer its operations from Gateshead to Durham as part of a move that would create 35 jobs.
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Latest News 9 Aug
Independents turn to warranties to achieve premium sales
Independent dealers are increasingly looking to compete with the franchised network in providing premium vehicles according to Autoguard Warranties.
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Latest News 8 Aug
Cartime unveils showroom and handover centre plans
The Cartime used car supermarket has unveiled plans to introduce a new showroom and hand-over facility and extend its vehicle capacity to around 700.
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Latest News 21 Jul
Motorpoint extends naming rights on Cardiff arena
Motorpoint will continue to have its name featured on Cardiff’s 7,500 capacity Motorpoint Arena Cardiff after extending its naming rights deal on the venue for another five years.
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Market Insight 24 Jun
Consolidation could spell trouble for emerging brands, says MG's Matthew Cheyne
The continued consolidation of the UK’s franchised dealer network could spell trouble for new car brands in future, says MG Motor UK’s Matthew Cheyne.
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Car Dealer News 13 Jun
AM launches new home for independent dealers as sector reports steady growth
AM launches a bespoke home on AM-online for the independent used car dealer, as the top 50 used car dealers almost double their aggregated sales in four years.
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Insight 13 Jun
The ID50 map: openings for independents
There are gaps in the UK market for used car dealers to exploit.
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Dealer profiles 13 Jun
The Car People: ‘We are entering an aggressive period of growth’
The Car People has streamlined and is entering an ‘aggressive period of growth’, say managing director Martyn Carnell and director of sales Jonathan Allbones.
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Dealer profiles 13 Jun
Carbase: confidence is key to our expansion
Customers’ faith in its product and a doubling of its sales capacity are key to Carbase’s ability to ‘deal on the day’, says general manager Gordon Veale.