Legal
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Aftersales 30 JanGarage boss gets caught drink driving in customer's Audi coupe
The boss of an independent garage appeared before magistrates charged with drink-driving while on a "road-test" of a customer's Audi A5 coupe.
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Finance 12 JanFCA could plan system for mass claims on unfair car loan commissions
The Financial Conduct Authority could implement a simplified claims process if it deems there has been widespread unfair treatment of car buyers due to discretionary commission agreements between lenders and car dealers or brokers.
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Finance 11 JanWhy is the FCA concerned about car loan commission?
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced it is looking deeper at historical agreements between motor finance companies and their brokers or car dealers because of mounting complaints, some of which have been upheld by the Financial Ombudsman Service. But what is causing its concern?
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Finance 11 Jan
FCA to probe historic discretionary commission paid to dealers and motor finance brokers
Historical arrangements used by motor finance firms to pay commission to car dealers and brokers are being reviewed by the Financial Conduct Authority in case consumers have not been treated fairly.
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Aftersales 2 JanVehicle salvage firm to appeal against £2.5m fine ruling
Vehicle salvage and recycling firm Copart is set to appeal a £2.5 million fine issued by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in relation to its takeover of Hills Motors.
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Finance 7 Dec'Go-to' motor finance adviser joins TLT in Birmingham
National law firm TLT has poached financial services disputes specialist Roger Potgieter and his team from Shoosmiths.
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People News 30 NovSalesman seeks new career after brawl with Toyota and Suzuki dealership colleagues
A salesman who brawled with colleagues at Ron Brooks Toyota and Suzuki in Mansfield and threatened to return with a shotgun has received a suspended prison sentence.
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Aftersales 28 NovGarage fined by DVSA for installing illegal aftermarket car parts
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed a landmark prosecution of an independent repair garage for fitting unsuitable parts to a vehicle which would consequently make it illegal to drive on the road.
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Aftersales 21 Nov
Workshop customer who refused to pay for repairs gets conviction for theft
A customer of a Northamptonshire workshop who refused to pay after their car was fixed has appeared before magistrates on a theft charge.
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Car Dealer News 14 NovCar dealer hit with council enforcement order for breach
Warrington Borough Council has served an enforcement notice to Advantage Cars in Latchford after reports of it breaching its operating conditions which limit the amount of cars it can display.
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Car Dealer News 13 Nov
Shotgun threats leave Suzuki dealership staff in fear and car salesman in court
A car salesman is awaiting sentencing in court after fighting colleagues at the Ron Brooks Suzuki car dealership and threatening to return with a shotgun.
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Car Dealer News 16 OctWorker faces judge after driving into colleague at Land Rover dealership
Stewart Thornton, a salesman at a Taggarts Land Rover dealership near Glasgow, has been on trial after he reversed into a colleague and left him with brain damage.
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People News 12 Oct
Former CEO is fined by the FCA for "misleading" board and regulator
The Financial Conduct Authority has reiterated that all business leaders need to exercise sound judgement and set an example as it announced it has decided to fine former Barclays chief executive James Staley £1.8 million for "misleading statements".
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People News 11 OctInquest opened into sudden death of car retailer Dan Kirby
An inquest was opened this week into the sudden death of Dan Kirby, founder of Trade Price Cars in Wickford, Essex and co-founder of brokerage Octane Finance who died from hanging.
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Car Dealer News 6 Oct
Burglar who raided Holdcroft dealerships appears in court
A burglar who raided Holdcroft Motor Group dealerships on two separate occasions has appeared before the judge at Stoke-On-Trent Crown Court.
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Car Dealer News 12 SepDealer sold "death trap" Nissan on Gumtree, court told
An Essex car dealer has been fined after admitting selling an unroadworthy Nissan Pathfinder described by magistrates as a 'death trap'.
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Car Dealer News 8 SepDealer boss in Kia escapes driving ban after pleading exceptional hardship would result
Sohail Khan, a senior executive at a dealer group, has avoided being banned from driving because of the impact it would have on his ability to get across the north of England to his various dealerships.
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People News 1 SepAdmin assistant faces jail for £1.5m theft from her scrapyard employer
An administration assistant who set up a fake client account and embezzled £1.5 million out of her employer, a scrap yard which processed old cars and other metals, is facing a jail sentence.
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People News 18 AugManager admits £12,350 theft at his Land Rover dealership
The theft of £12,350 from the Lloyds Land Rover dealership in Kelso which employed him has landed 54-year-old Gordon Thomson in court.
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People News 15 Aug
Mercedes-Benz technician dismantled stolen cars for Lancashire drug gang
A young Mercedes-Benz qualified technician resorted to dismantling high value stolen cars for a drug gang after becoming addicted to cocaine.
