Dealers urged to seize opportunity presented by ZEV mandate

By |2023-11-06T15:53:23+00:00November 7th, 2023|Aftermarket and workshop, Dealer Insights, News|

Under the new legislation more than a fifth (22%) of new cars sold by each carmaker must be fully electric in 2024, with the quota rising each year to meet the government’s target of 100% by 2035. Under the rules manufacturers face a £15,000 fine for each non-compliant vehicle they sell over the quota. 

Subscriptions becoming the go-to payment method for maintenance plans 

By |2023-10-20T09:34:09+01:00October 20th, 2023|Aftermarket and workshop, Dealer Insights, News|

EMaC reports demand for maintenance plans payable by monthly instalments have risen by over 1000% in the year to date and are on course to overtake one-off fixed term payments for the first time. The automotive retention solutions provider believes its dealer partners are increasingly offering this payment method due to the ongoing impact of the cost of living crisis, high inflation, Consumer Duty and an increased focus on customer retention. 

Dealers urged to offer long-term care packages on 73-plate cars

By |2023-09-13T14:17:43+01:00September 13th, 2023|Aftermarket and workshop, Dealer Insights, News|

EMaC believes this year’s improved supply of new vehicles could see a return to pre-Covid sales volumes for the September plate-change but warns this is already stretching workshop operations, an issue heightened by the industry-wide shortage of technicians. 

Growing EV market presents opportunity’ to sell more tyre maintenance plans 

By |2023-08-03T09:07:26+01:00August 3rd, 2023|Dealer Insights, News|

New consumer research by EMaC, conducted by ICDP, the independent automotive consultancy, identified high levels of interest among EV buyers for bespoke aftersales packages covering the replacement of tyres due to faster wear because of the additional weight of EVs. 

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