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November 18, 2020
MotorVise Automotive

MotorVise calls on auto industry for ‘Xmas Do-nation’ in response to Ben funding crisis

MotorVise has responded to an urgent call by automotive benevolent charity Ben to plug its £1m funding shortfall by launching a festive-themed ‘Xmas Do-nation’ appeal. The firm is handing over the £1,000 it intended to spend on its now cancelled...

November 3, 2020
MotorVise Automotive

Cars are an essential buy – so keep showrooms open, urges MotorVise MD Fraser Brown

The UK governments must avoid the example of Wales in shutting car dealerships as part of strict lockdown measures, motor trade sales expert Fraser Brown has urged. Showrooms and forecourts across the principality are due to remain closed until 9th...

October 27, 2020
MotorVise Automotive

Dealerships can maintain sales by learning the lessons of spring lockdown, says MotorVise boss Fraser Brown

Car dealerships can ill-afford a month of zero revenue so it’s time to ensure they continue trading safely, efficiently, and effectively – despite the closure of showrooms, says MotorVise Automotive managing director, Fraser Brown. As England prepares to enter a...

October 1, 2020
MotorVise Automotive

Industry expert Nick Coyle joins MotorVise as Sales Director

MotorVise Automotive has appointed experienced divisional director Nick Coyle to head up its sales team. Having worked with some of the biggest dealerships across the North of England with responsibility for up to 20 Mercedes Benz sites in a career...

September 25, 2020
MotorVise Automotive

Fragmentation of major dealership groups set to continue

The fragmentation of larger car dealership groups is set to continue as interest grows in the mergers and acquisitions market, says motor trade expert Fraser Brown. Several significant deals have already been made over the past three months – a...

September 17, 2020
MotorVise Automotive

MotorVise Automotive shortlisted for Best IT Innovation award

MotorVise Automotive has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Motor Trader Industry Awards in the Best IT Innovation category. The nomination recognises the recent launch of its MotorVise Showroom Solution (MSS) which can save dealerships thousands of pounds...

September 15, 2020
MotorVise Automotive

70 plate will serve up profit bonanza for dealers

Strong public demand for the range of newly launched 70 plate models will make this a profitable quarter for many dealers, motor trade sales expert Fraser Brown predicts. Business in used cars has been brisk and has allowed dealerships to...

August 24, 2020
Abbie Morton

Successful car dealerships start with nurturing their teams

More than ever businesses are looking to drive the best possible performances from their teams. Some are trying to deliver a budget performance on a smaller than budget headcount, a metaphorical quart from a pint pot. In the current climate...

August 19, 2020
Steve Baker

Should used car dealers go to “prep” school?

Since the return back to work in June, car dealers are enjoying high levels of used car activity attracting enquiries from existing customers as well as new customers, some of whom are looking for mobility in order to avoid public...

August 6, 2020
MotorVise Automotive

Delays in used car preparation can cost dealers 25 per cent in lost profit

Dealerships are losing up to 25 per cent gross profit on every used car due to the delays in preparing vehicles for sale, according to motor trade expert Fraser Brown. Whilst many have vehicle progressor and paper-based systems charting the...

July 30, 2020
MotorVise Automotive

MotorVise Showroom Solution set to deliver huge savings to dealerships

The MotorVise Showroom Solution enables dealerships to reduce costs, create efficiencies and improve productivity by replacing multiple systems and software with just one centralised approach. It offers dealerships a fully paperless and contactless system, designed to reduce the need for...

July 29, 2020
Nick Coyle

Why does prospecting cause your car sales executives’ hearts to sink?

Have you ever wondered why the word 'prospecting' causes Sales Executive's hearts to sink? In this age of digital marketing and social media, the traditional mediums of press and radio seem to have become something of an anachronism for car...

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