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How car dealers can prepare for the green industrial revolution

How car dealers can prepare for the green industrial revolution

There are few businesses who have been left unscathed by the impact of Covid-19 this year. For car dealers, it’s been no easy ride since the first national lockdown was introduced back in March. Many had to rapidly adapt their dig

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Car dealers adapting to curb the impact of Covid-19

Car dealers adapting to curb the impact of Covid-19

Car dealers have had to take a number of different measures to balance out the financial impact of Covid-19, according to new research from Close Brothers Motor Finance.

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Nation of subscribers drive the rise in car finance

Nation of subscribers drive the rise in car finance

Paying up front for a new vehicle has continued to slow down, according to research from the Britain Under the Bonnet report from Close Brothers Motor Finance. Just under half (49%) of car buyers intend on paying upfront for their

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

We won the 2020 Finance Provider of the Year (Prime) Award!

We won the 2020 Finance Provider of the Year (Prime) Award!

On Wednesday 30 September, this year’s Car Dealer Power Awards with Car Dealer Magazine, took place virtually in an online ceremony. These awards are the only awards in the industry voted for by motor dealers, and they provide dea

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read