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Pinewood moves training fully online with launch of E-Learning
Video-based courses and quizzes teach and test users’ ability to carry out processes in Pinewood DMS. Learners can follow actions described in the videos on the DMS at the same time, cementing their understanding of various processes.
Partnership set to change the digital landscape for dealers
This will be the first time the sector has had an end‐to‐end used car technology proposition that covers sourcing used cars, wholesale stock funding and a multi‐tier consumer finance offering.
LEASING & FINANCE
FCA to decide soon on motor finance commission models
The FCA is consulting with the motor finance brokers on whether to push through an all-out ban on the payment of sales commissions on F&I product sales until 15 January 2020. The regulator will publish final rules by the middle of next year.
AFTERMARKET & WORKSHOP
Dealers increase service revenues and reduce driver stress with service package
Customers can spread service and maintenance payments over a six or 10‐month 0% interest‐free period.
Maintenance and repair platform hits one billion transactions
The 1link Service Network is used to enable 18,000 garages – franchise dealers, independent and fast-fits – to easily process jobs booked by company car, van and truck fleets totalling four million vehicles.
DEALER INSIGHTS
Spend smart in tough times
The technology and data exist to take human error out of the online process and create a direct circular loop that helps to direct resources where they are most efficient."
Why so much paper? – Running the paperless dealership
Doing away with paper could streamline processes and boost the availability, accuracy and security of information, as well as save the environment…and save money.
JOBS
Elliott joins Vertu in senior CV role
Former VW Group, Daimler and Toyota exec joins group as Commercial Vehicle Director.
Brexit uncertainty triggers dealer staff cuts and recruitment freeze
Coachworks cites cases of dealers holding lists of staff members they will lose following the UK’s exits from the EU.
