Introduction and ASA ruling update – Jonathan Butler, Geldards Presentation: How to thrive in a competitive marketplace – Nick King, AutoTrader Digital transformation is all well and good but many of us tend to see additional complexity. If things are easy we’re more likely to do it more often. We use SMS because it’s easy, Amazon has 34 million products but we just see what’s relevant to us. In automotive, buying a car is complex enough without thinking about finance,…

Confirmed speakers and topics for this meeting are: Will 2019 be the year of the used van? – James Davis of Manheim looks at the current factors affecting the LCV sector and explains why next year could mark a peak for the used van market. Battered, bruised but not beaten: the car retailer’s view - Karl Davis of Coachworks Consulting offers a range of new ideas on how to get the most out of used car retailing plus an update…

“The Challenges of 2019”  Cranmore Park Exhibition Centre, Solihull 22 November 2018 Sponsored by Manheim We’re pleased to announce the VRA’s annual seminar for this year. “The Challenges of 2019” is designed to provide a complete briefing about all of the major trends and legislative changes affecting businesses involved in car and van remarketing including fleets, dealers and suppliers in a compact, four-hour format. Key speakers confirmed include: Jonathan Butler of Geldards on the latest ASA developments for dealers Jason…

Confirmed speakers and topics for this meeting are: Presentation: UK EV drivers for change – Ian Featherstone, Energy Saving Trust Ian will outline the background drivers for EV and hybrid adoption, vehicle and charging developments, the EST’s engagement with the remarketing sector, and the challenges and opportunities of selling used hybrids and EVs. Presentation: Business challenges to meet EV shift – Steve Scofield, Institute of Motor Industry Steve will then look at the skills needed across the UK to meet changing…

Confirmed speakers and topics for this meeting are: Dean Bowkett of Bowkett Consulting, who will report on the latest developments in the leasing sector Paul Harrison of Leasing.com will be looking at key issues affecting both business and personal leasing Nigel Dann of Anglia UK will speak on changing attitudes towards PCP/vehicle termination collection and damage. Derren Martin of cap hpi – latest market update We'll also have discussions on other hot topics If you haven't already, please confirm that you will…