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Increase your stocking policy profits with detailed data
Putting data at the heart of your stocking policy will reap richer rewards than relying on gut instinct alone.
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10 ways car dealers can hold on to their customers
Independent car dealers rely on repeat business, making managing customer relationships crucial.
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The essential guide to marketing
The digital route to marketing is increasingly important, but other channels can be equally effective. The experts point the way to a proven strategy.
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Why dealers should focus on the service, not on the sale
The target-driven used car salesmen of yesteryear are being replaced by dealership ambassadors, who ‘consult’ with their customers rather than ‘closing’ them.
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ID50 dealers break the £3bn barrier
The UK's 50 biggest independent car dealers have carved out more than their fair share of sales from a record used car market, but growth is slowing.
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The ID50 map: openings for independents
There are gaps in the UK market for used car dealers to exploit.
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Has the boom in PCPs hit extended warranty sales?
Franchised car dealers may think soaring registrations are bad for warranty sales. Not so, say suppliers.
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Like and RT: how independent dealers can win at social media
Sales on Facebook and Twitter are still rare, but with 38 million social media accounts in the UK, independents would be short-sighted to ignore them
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How independent dealers can succeed at trade auctions
Top tips from some of the UK’s biggest trade auction firms on getting the best out of online stock selling and buying services.
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Stretch your profits with extended warranty sales
Warranties offer dealers increased revenues and retention from reassured customers.