Franchised auto retailers are neglecting MOTs as an ongoing method of retaining aftersales business, according to Network Automotive. Managing director Colin Bruder explains: “Dealerships tend...

Motor retailers are being offered a free carbon audit to calculate their total carbon footprint, before being given the opportunity to buy into a variety of carbon offset options. Consultancy Network...

Despite initial doubts, the scrappage scheme seems to have worked very well. But when the government funding runs out, there is likely to be a decline in business and auto retailers need to ensure...

One way to beat the credit crunch is to take a structured approach by looking at your business, identifying where more profits can be generated, putting a plan in action and then monitoring the...

Employers concerned about factors such as driver duty of care and corporate environmental responsibility are moving away from the cash for car schemes that have gained favour in recent years and are...

Conventional motor industry wisdom says franchise dealership rental is only for volume players. But that is wrong – there are many opportunities for non-mainstream franchises. At Network...

In some driving schools, up to 60% of the new drivers who pass their tests every year go and buy a car almost identical to the one they learned to drive in. Clearly, this represents an enormous...

Growing numbers of employers are considering scrapping cash for car and employee ownership schemes and returning to traditional company cars, according to Colin Bruder, the MD at Network Automotive....