Five things for dealers to do this week
Despite the difficult times, there are still some things that need to be covered off. Here are five things that can help business strategy and performance right now.
Despite the difficult times, there are still some things that need to be covered off. Here are five things that can help business strategy and performance right now.
With government support designed to support both workers and struggling companies firmly in place, it seems on the face of it that the automotive sector is still in danger of damage unless it is very careful.
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Family-run company has kept a number of technical servicing locations open to help key workers whilst other parts of the business are temporarily closed because of the lockdown.
Association asks that the Government review and expand the Retail Business Rates Relief scheme to include retail businesses that operate from industrial premises such as independent garages, to enable them to stay open for the benefit of our key workers.”
Government underlines the role of local garages to ensure that key workers can travel safely in roadworthy vehicles.
Association says latest information is creating uncertainty in the sector with uncertainty arising over whether commission and bonuses can be included in the calculation of average earnings, of which 80% will be paid to furloughed employees.
Currently, values in Live are down 1.5% since last month on average, but there has been a marked change in the market since the beginning of last week.
Lookers, Sytner, JCT600, Vertu, Marshall Group and Arnold Clark have announced closures as pressure mounts to shut down businesses to help combat the growing coronavirus crisis.
NFDA Director Sue Robinson said the retail automotive sector employs 590,000 people in the UK and businesses must be protected through supportive fiscal measures during the outbreak.