NEWS

STRONG February new car sales have been boosted by the extension to the scrappage scheme say dealers. The RMIF says the decision to extend the scheme into March, coupled with last year’s extra funds for the scheme, means sustained demand has benefited showroom traffic. Scrappage sales accounted for more than 19 percent of sales in [...]

CAR industry bodies and MPs have joined forces to support the consumer-friendly Motor Codes Practice. This provides further key support for a scheme that, it is hoped, will stave off the threat of further Government legislation for car dealers. The Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair has been given the seal of [...]

CAR dealers have once again called upon the Government to extend the smash-hit scrappage scheme August new car sales figures, says RMIF chief Sue Robinson, prove how vital it is. ‘With car sales continuing to grow as a result of the vehicle scrappage scheme, Government must consider an extension to enable consumers and business to [...]

INDEPENDENT car dealers are being burdened by red tape, driving attention away from their core business. Just what’s not needed right now, says the RMI, as trading conditions become tougher than ever. The findings came from the RMI’s first-ever Independent Service & Repair Garage Survey. Independent Garage Association members were polled, on all issues. And [...]