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🎉Good news story from one of our users today: 🚘The bodyshop ordered a part which unfortunately went on back order, so, they searched the PartsXchange platform & found the part they needed, which was actually at their own bodyshop! Without using PXC, they would have never known. This would have delayed the repairs and ultimately delayed the customer getting their car back. 🍀In this case, the bodyshop has solved an issue quickly, made this job more profitable as well as being more green. 🗒Loading your unwanted stock onto our platform gives you the opportunity to stock take your parts & sell your parts. 🏆Either way, its a WIN WIN with no expense! #WhenInnovationMeetsApplication PartsXchange The Fastest Growing Bodyshop Marketplace Calum Phillips Millie Hunt ROB WALKER

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Pricing to market is a highly effective strategy that seeks to maximise margin and stock turn. 📈 To truly capitalise on this strategy dealers need to consider local retail pricing alongside national guides to gain an edge on local competition. Our VRM 360 solution helps you do this with a single view of multiple data sources. 🙌 Learn more about how you can complete all your essential valuation, pricing and history checks in one easy to use app: https://lnkd.in/gUbg7hKb #OneAutoAPI #VRM360 #LocalRetailPricing #AutomotiveData

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“They are looking for a man or woman in finance”… 81% of customers finance one way shape or form when buying a car… 🚗 Those same customers have spoken to a lender prior to visiting or contacting a dealership… Don’t think cash, assume finance! 🏦 Total Selling Solutions #dealership #carsales #automotive #training #development #finance #sales #people #totalsellingsolutions

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Converting to Autogas Is as Easy as Talking to Your Current Vehicle Shop

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Aftersales Managers, Do you want to take the next step up into a Head Of Business role? If so, I have a Masterclass that will teach you the Top 10 Sales KPI you need to be aware of when managing a Sales department. I have over 15 years of experience as a Head Of Business and will show you the Top 10 KPI’s. How they are calculated, where to find the results, what good looks like, what questions to be asking and what actions to be taking. This Masterclass will give you the confidence to sit in an Interview and talk competently about the sales department. HOB interviews often include the exercise of being given a set of accounts and being asked what you would do with this business and this Masterclass will give you the knowledge of what to look for and what questions to be asking. There is no one right answer of what you would do in a business from just a set of accounts, but what they are looking for is that you understand the operation of the business.That knowledge is in this Masterclass. Not only that, but investing in your own self development is not just a vote of confidence for yourself but shows the interviewer that you are dedicated to doing the best job possible. Check out the dates via the Link in the comments or message me if you have any further questions.

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Great to speak to James Batchelor about the changes we've made to mfldirect and the challenges we are all facing in the used car market. #mfldirect #CarDealerMagazine #MotabilityOperations

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Worldwide Passenger Comfort #NationalSimplicityDay #SimplePleasures #BrusaSeating #Vogelsitze #AircraftSeating #WorldwidePassengerComfort #compliance #creativity #quality #transportation #designer #testing #stage #mechanical #development #research #future #design #work #industrialdesign #hydrogen #innovation #Bus #Transport #MBTA #NewFlyer #ElectricBuses #BusFleets #reverseengineering #technology

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As a Close Brothers Motor Finance dealer partner, you gain access to our suite of digital tools - supporting you and your customers through the finance journey. Find out how our digital tools support InMoto, one of our motorcycle dealer partners 📹 #Digitaltools #vehiclefinance #motorcycle #closebrothersmotorfinance

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I've seen a lot of discussion about how the retail EV share of the new car market is better than the official SMMT figures suggest because consumers are using salary sacrifice schemes to buy EVs. However, if that was the case, I think you'd expect the fleet/business share of EV registrations to be even higher.

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Just back from The Commercial Vehicle Show, and what a day it was! The industry has come a long way, and it was great to hear from OEMs that LCV supply is back to normal and there are vans on the ground. Let's leave the past behind us and start to really progress with the transition to EVs. The key takeaway from the event was the importance of getting "bums in seats" (pardon the industry slang). Fleet decision-makers and drivers need to experience the benefits of EVs firsthand to really drive the transition forward. Not only do EVs reduce driver stress, but they also make motoring more simple. Of course, there are still some hurdles to overcome, particularly when it comes to charging infrastructure. But as an industry, we need to unite and find solutions. Shared charging, with planning, can help fleets meet their energy requirements. It was a good day representing Gofor with have loads to share with the team. Let's keep pushing forward towards a more sustainable future for the commercial vehicle industry. #EV #LCV #decarbonisation

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We've gained some new followers recently, so if you're new to AutoRaise, here's a quick history of how an idea evolved into a charity supporting apprentices and bodyshops in the auto industry. AutoRaise started as a small working group of vehicle repairers who saw the need for a modern apprenticeship standard. What began in 2012 as an initiative between Fix Auto Dagenham and Barking & Dagenham College has now evolved into a charity with a single mission: to promote the vehicle repair industry as a sustainable and rewarding career path. Chris Oliver and a team of leading repairers helped build a new, government-backed multiskilled apprenticeship framework, setting the stage for today’s Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standards. In 2016, this dedicated group formalised their efforts, becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with a mission to bring new talent into the industry. At AutoRaise, we’re all about engaging young people, nurturing apprentices, and supporting the future owners and leaders of our industry. This is just a snapshot of our history. Join us in shaping the future. #AutoRaise #Apprenticeships #AutomotiveIndustry #ShapingTheFuture #cars #apprentices #automotive

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Are you feeling stressed at present? Many in the UK Automotive dealerships are not achieving their budgeted performance this year, it’s been a tough year so far. One of my messages in my inbox from an old timer says this has been the toughest year. A tyre needs pressure to operate at its optimum, and so do we, it’s pressure that gets us to the bus stop before the bus arrives. Stress is when there is too much pressure, and tyres and humans do not operate at their optimum when there is too much pressure. The good news is that stress is just a perspective issue, and when I help people change their perspective on the issue that is causing them stress, they start to feel free, even though externally nothing has changed. Would you like to feel free from stress? DM me the word FREE and we will arrange a conversation. Or you can keep feeling stressed.

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Celebrating International Men’s Day with Pride & Balance As General Manager at @Mackworth VCS part of @Motus vehicle solutions division, in industries where men are often the majority, we’re proud to say that inclusivity and diversity are always top of mind at. So, yes, this might look like a "men’s day" celebration post, but we believe there’s plenty of room to do it with pride, sensitivity, and a good dose of common sense. International Men’s Day on November 19th is a chance to recognise the contributions men bring to our teams and to promote the importance of a balanced workplace. For us, this isn’t about chest-thumping or claiming extra attention—it’s about understanding that everyone’s well-being, men included, is key to a positive, productive environment. So why celebrate? Simply put, well-being is universal. Men’s health, mental resilience, and the support we build for one another are cornerstones of our workplace, and supporting these builds a stronger team. And as we know, talking openly about things like stress or even a rough day makes a big difference—even if sometimes it’s over a cuppa instead of a deep dive! This International Men’s Day, we’re celebrating positive role models, mental and physical health, and the balance we bring to the MVS family. We’re driving change and building a workplace where every team member can thrive—no matter who they are. #MotusMen #InternationalMensDay2024 #DrivingChange  

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Discover the future of car buying & ownership and check out our Keyloop blog. Read the bonus chapter of our UK&I Whitepaper, "The Next Generation of Automotive Customer Experience," authored by Graham Stokes. Discover how technology is transforming automotive retail, making customer journeys more personalised and engaging than ever before. From innovative communication strategies to integrating digital solutions, we’re redefining how you interact with your vehicle. Read more and join the revolution in automotive customer experience: https://ow.ly/l5Wi50RQEXr #Automotive #CustomerExperience #Innovation #TechInAutomotive #Keyloop

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🚗 Impact of plug-in hybrid tax hike downplayed by Volkswagen fleet boss 🚗 Big future increases to plug-in hybrid company car tax rates are not likely to provoke major changes in Volkswagen’s approach to the vehicles, according to the firm’s UK fleet boss. Owen Shepherd suggested Volkswagen was already set to move away from PHEVs by the time new higher tax rates come in.  Read more online: https://lnkd.in/eHbRP4jD 🔔 Click our follow button to see regular car and fleet industry news and insights, and subscribe to our newsletter 🔔 #BusinessCar #volkswagen #fleet #phev #pluginhybrids #evs Volkswagen UK

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