It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our founder, Chris Wilkinson. Chris passed away peacefully on 5th December after a short illness. He had retired as Chairman of Norton Insurance in early 2020, after 55 years’ dedicated work in the business he created.
We’ve put together a fiendishly tricky Christmas crossword to test your festive knowledge. It’s a difficult puzzle, so for anybody who gets 20/20 questions correct, we’ll add your name to the honour roll in our next newsletter! Make sure you send us your answers through email or post it to us. You can find more […]
According to data from the AA, the Ford Fiesta has taken the crown for the most popular used car in the UK during the first half of 2021. This won’t come as a shock to many dealers, given the Fiesta’s 6-year winning streak so far (soon to be 7 if it keeps up this year’s […]
After three lockdowns and stay-at-home rules, Covid has showed us that there are plenty of good reasons to get your small used car dealership online. Having your own website or online presence isn’t something only reserved for car giants anymore, with plenty of smaller companies creating their own websites to boost sales. Having a website […]
With 2022 just around the corner, there are a few things to keep going into next year. From the massive spike in prices to the new car shortage, there have been a few ups and down to say the least. It looks as though 2022 will still be feeling the effects of a lot of […]
In 2024, the DVLA is planning to release a digital driving licence app. The new app can be used instead of a UK photocard or paper driving licence. It won’t be compulsory for everyone to make the switch; drivers can choose whether or not to use the app, and can still use their photocard licences […]
Between January and August this year, used car prices rose by 16.6%. These rocketing prices were welcomed by lots of motor traders, but finding stock has proved difficult.
DMN Logistics, a Birmingham-based inspection firm, has recommended a 20% price increase to collect or deliver vehicles in the UK as part of an effort to sustain stock volume levels. This might not be bad news for small motor trade businesses; after all, it’s pretty common to collect new stock yourself. However, it’s definitely something […]
The second-hand car market is still riding on a big boom and after the difficulty of lockdown, it’s well-deserved. As sales continue to flourish, there are a few ways to make sure you maximise your profits and keep sales high. We’ve included a few top tips from industry experts to help you get the most […]
Plenty of car dealers will be pleased to know that customers still want to visit a dealership before buying a car. The State of the Nation Industry Report 2021 by JudgeService contained the results of a survey with 2,150 participants, all of whom had purchased a car in the last few years. It showed that 73% […]