Article author: Marc Thornborough Position: partnership director, Auto Trader As any retailer knows, vehicle preparation is one of the most crucial elements in the car-selling process. A well-prepped car is easier to sell, attracts more attention and gives a great reflection on a retailer. However, vehicle preparation is becoming increasingly more challenging. How much more […]
As a retailer, keeping one manufacturer happy is not an easy task. But Mark Mitchell, managing director of Mitchell Group, has nurtured successful long-term relationships with three – all spanning between 20 and 25 years. The most recent milestone was the 20-year anniversary with Mazda, the brand that sits alongside Lexus and Skoda on the […]
Article author: Cliff Deller Position: managing director, Orchid Automotive We are yet to see the long-awaited influx of vehicles into the marketplace as inventory levels at auctions and remarketing companies are at an all-time low. Truth be told, those vehicles just aren’t coming – at least not in any volumes and certainly not anytime soon. […]