Tag Archives: franchised dealerships

With or without the OFT?

Posted on April 12, 2011 by foxysteph

The Office of Fair Trading’s future is uncertain and may affect Consumer Codes Approval Schemes. A cost cutting proposal in a Government Green Paper is to suggest the merger of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and The Competition Commission. … Continue reading →

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Female fog factor re garage choices

Posted on June 12, 2010 by foxysteph

Car maintenance, including MOTs, car repairs and all aspects of their routine servicing is a £9bn sector of the UK motor industry which is dominated by independent players. The older the car the more likely it is maintained where overheads … Continue reading →

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Do women drivers haggle in garages?

Posted on July 4, 2009 by foxysteph

I have just read an interesting article claiming that independent garages are better equipped to cope wth the effects of the recession than main franchised dealers. According to Colin Bruder of Network Automotive, independent garages are more flexible and more … Continue reading →

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