Best Practice

As of July, 31st 2023 a new Consumer Duty directive from the FCA has been in initiation. This comes in further pursuance of their ambition for the automotive industry to treat customers fairly. The objective of the proposal in summary...

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...

The areas of the business outside of the sales department are not usually seen as sales opportunities. The individuals we attract to these departments tend towards the technical rather than the commercial. The prevalent considerations tend towards logistics, time management...

One of the most valuable assets in the modern-day car dealership is the sales data in your DMS. In mergers and acquisitions, there is often a goodwill payment agreed, the value of which is determined by the quality and quantity...

Motivating your sales team often isn’t as straight-forward as simply setting a target and offering a cash prize to the winner. It may be time to look at what truly motivates your staff and how you can use this to...

Car dealership sales events can be extremely successful if they are planned, timed and executed properly and are supported with the correct marketing. The successful sales event will drive attendance by convincing customers that this event is an opportunity for...

Highly satisfied customers are undoubtedly the biggest driver of customer retention and recommendation. So, if long term profitability and growth is to be achieved, it is vital to ensure that your customers receive a fantastic experience during their vehicle purchase,...