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Used cars that have covered “starship mileages” of 150,000 miles or more are no longer off-putting to buyers if the condition and the badge is right, reports Glass’s. The publishers
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There would be “significant uncertainty” over used car values if the UK left the EU following the June referendum, believes Glass’s. The leading automotive data provider in Europe, Glass’s, points
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Dealer profitability specialist ASE has warned rising used car stock levels are having a negative impact on dealers. Commenting on dealers’ performance in January ASE chairman Mike Jones said used
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BCA has announced details of a series of major enhancements to the UK remarketing network over the next two years, covering the midlands, north, south and M1 corridor, in addition
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A strong mix of Volkswagen product in Auto Trader’s latest assessment of the fastest selling used cars reveals the emissions’ scandal hasn’t dented consumers’ enthusiasm for its cars. The Volkswagen
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The new range of plug-in petrol hybrids are going to take some time – if ever – to establish themselves as the “third fuel choice” in the used sector, despite
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Facebook is the favourite social media channel for dealers trading used cars, according to research by epyx. According to their report, 52% of dealers opted for Facebook when asked to
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Steve Jackson, Chief Car Editor, Glass’s, said: “February SMMT registration statistics show private customers have been incentivised back in to the market with low interest rates, deposit incentives and a
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Used car dealers are being urged to make vehicle history checks standard on all stock, regardless of the vehicle’s age, after a Trading Standards investigation led to a trader from
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Cars traded in for ’16-plate vehicles from leading dealer groups auctioned at Chelmsford on 2nd March Turnaround achieved thanks to Aston Barclay’s service, investment and quick and efficient inspection process
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The National Franchised Dealers Associaiton (NFDA) is urging dealers to provide more online price comparison tools to help consumers in their car buying decisions. It was responding to an Auto
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