Stuart Cresswell

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

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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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“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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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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Your car needs to pass an MOT test. What may be invalidated if you drive the car without a current MOT certificate?🌟 Follow CarLer for more Theory Test Questions 🚗📚 or Download our Free App - https://lnkd.in/eK_7pw92 📱#drivinglessons #learnerdriver #drivingtips #theorytest #drivingschool #carlerapp

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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Here’s the link to my article in the July edition of Bodyshop Magazine. Hope you like it and gain something from it. https://lnkd.in/eCauYD8B

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******** HELP ******** To all my amazing automotive contacts. One of the regular requirements of an automotive event organiser is to source competitor vehicles for comparison purposes. This has never been an issue, however with recent supply issues and the increased requirement for Electric Vehicles which are not prevalent in abundance on hire fleets, it’s becoming more of a challenge. Therefore at Motiv8 we want to create a database that will help us and other event agencies source these vehicles when required for short term hire. So if you or anyone you know can assist in providing vehicle loan, hire, rental or very short term lease particularly of EV’s please get in touch. We have a particular requirement for the procurement of the following for a June event. VW ID.4 Audi Q4 e-tron Tesla Model Y BYD Atto 3 Skoda Enyaq Volvo XC40 Recharge MG 4 Kia Niro EV As stated above, when we have compiled this database we are happy to share this as it’s becoming more and more of an issue in the industry. So if you feel you can help the event industry with the supply of vehicles, particularly the above for June, please get in touch.

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Don't forget, you can keep track of what we're up to as a community over on our very own community page SimplyDiag Network Ltd , give it a like and follow 👌 #simplydiagnetwork #strongertogether #automotiveaftermarket #automotivetraining #vehiclediagnostics

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Are your dealer Sales Managers great at coaching their staff? Or not? It's a tough question. Most have never received proper training on "how to coach". Most learnt ideas from their own supervisors. We think the main role of Sales Manager is to deliver a result for the dealership. Yes - true - but the underlying way to execute that is to get the best out of their team. Modern sport gives us plenty of examples where Art and Science combine to reduce skill gaps and improve attitudes. Professional coaches no longer rely just on "gut instincts". Those days are long gone. So how are your managers adapting to the new world and - in particular - a new generation (or two) of younger sales staff? Ri-gnr8 One is a Sales and F&I Management platform with the ONLY embedded coaching tools for auto dealer sales managers. So if you want your managers to do better, make sure they have the right tools for the job and build a competitive advantage. Visit www.op2ma.com/one for more info or connect with Tim McGrath or Ann Marie Cawkwell #autodealers #salesmanagement #coachingandtraining

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No matter how big or small your organisation tyre safety is the responsibility of everyone, whether it is the individual company car driver or the business they work for. So, ACT now to make sure you stay tyre safe, or you could put yourself at risk of a £2,500 fine and 3 points per illegal tyre. A penalty that could prove career-ending, if your employer demands a clean licence.    #CheckTyres #FleetOperators #IsItWorthTheRisk #DrivingForWork #NPCC #NFCC #FATAL4 #FATAL5 #DFT #VisionZer #SafeSystem #RoadRisk #RoadSafety #RoadSafetyCommunity #TyreSafe #TyreSafety #EducatingDrivers #EducatingRoadUsers

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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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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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Why #motorists are voting with their wallets in run up to #GeneralElection Read me @DailyMailUK @MailOnline #carsales #SMMT @SMMT @MikeHawesSMMT @RMI_NFDA @NFDASueRobinson #consumer #lifestyle #automotive #cars #EV #ElectricCars Scroll down: https://lnkd.in/egMcrNGG

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