OFFICIAL recognition of the industry’s struggles has been welcomed by under-pressure car dealers.

RMIF chairman Paul Williams represented the industry to the House of Commons Business and Enterprise Committee back in May.

Today, the final report has been published – which expresses clear concerns on the part of car dealers.

Williams said it was refreshing that the committee ‘recognised the significance of the motor retail sector, and the part it plays in providing the conduit through which vehicles are sold, and the servicing back-up it provides to millions of UK motorists.’

He said ‘there is no point in making cars if there is no way to sell them.

‘It is the retail motor sector that sells cars, and is the public face of the motor industry for consumers, with outlets in every town and city in the UK.

‘The introduction of the Vehicle Scrappage Scheme has provided a boost to the sector at a critical time, and this is recognized in the report.

‘However a long-term view is required, and the RMIF will continue to lobby for measures that enable the continued growth of an efficient and productive motor retail sector.’

Evidence Williams presented to the Committee was clearly compelling: but it’s hard not to argue with the facts, which include the industry’s annual turnover of £14bn, plus the creation of 570,000 jobs across 70,000 businesses…

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