Motor Trade Radio

Jon Sheard is the Operations Director of enquiryMAX, a UK-based company and provider of leading automotive retail software. Today he talks to Philip Nothard on what enquiryMAX can do for your dealership.

16 Jul 201722min

On this Saturday’s episode of MotortradeRadio.com,Philip Nothard is joined by a guest co-host, Andy Lycett, an avid listener to the show, and works at the sharp end of the industry. They discuss the latest headlines fromMotortrader.com, including Lookers latest news, to move to new HQ in Manchester in 2017.   Whilst, The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned the motor retail sector is failing to train enough technicians in electric technology to keep pace with growing electric vehicle (EV) sales.   In other news, Dealers have been warned to take steps to protect themselves against ransomware cyber-attacks, which have impacted banks and the NHS in recent months.   A pre-recorded interview with Mike Allen, Zeus Capitaldiscussing the recent announcement from Marshall Motor, as the group sees ‘significant growth’ in first-half profits.   They discuss Motor Trader Webinar Driving Online Used Car Sales Through Greater Transparency - Click here   Motor Trader Awards 2017 had a record number of entries and finalists with 22 categories covering all aspects of the retail motor industry.   A shout out for Motor industry charity Ben, as they launch a survey to seek insights from the industry that will help shape future services.  Click here to take part.   And finally, Philip interviews Jon Sheard, Director of Operations at enquiryMAX.  Jon shares what they do, their recent growth, whilst discussing trends they see in consumer behaviour and how they can support the dealer network with areas such as FCA legislation.  And their outlook for the rest of 2017, and strategic direction for the next 18-months.

15 Jul 201735min

On today's bonus Sunday interview, Philip Nothard talks with Neil Hodson CEO of Aston Barclay Group. Neil shares how the recent acquisition plans came about, whilst discussing the excitement surrounding the new ‘super centre’ in Donnington and how they plan to double in the next five years.

2 Jul 201728min

On this Saturday’s episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard and Derek Blair discuss the latest headlines, including why The Bank of England has highlighted the risk of soaring consumer credit and the booming car finance market. Whilst, Land Rover had the largest number of authorised claims for four-year-old vehicles, according to analysis of Warranty Direct customers over three years. Jaguar, Vauxhall and Renault led other manufacturers with the highest proportion of authorised claims. In other news, #Diesel car values continue to fall at a steeper rate than petrol, cap hpi on values in May plus Mark Lavery in cap hpi White Paper saying customers are confused on diesel download HR Owen’s Ecurie used car business has launched a pop-up used car showroom in conjunction with Sunseeker Torquay at Darthaven Marina. The expanded London Motor Show heads back to ExCeL in 2018, and don’t forget to join the 150+ #dealers already signed up to watch the Live Webinar ‘Driving Online Used Car Sales Through Greater Transparency’, on Thursday 6th July at 3pm. And finally, Philip interviews Neil Hodson CEO of Aston Barclay Group, to chat about the latest acquisition and the next 5-years on the Sunday bonus episode.

1 Jul 201728min

With over 16 years’ experience in the health, social and community care sectors, Yvonne has worked to develop creative, person centred and impactful services for some of society’s most vulnerable people. Most recently Yvonne was the founding Director of a charity and social enterprise delivering direct support to people who live with learning disability and their families. Managing complex, regulated activity and leading community based teams has given Yvonne the experience and knowledge required to fulfil the demanding role of Support Services Director at Ben. Yvonne is driven by a desire to ensure people who need support are enabled to find long-term solutions to life’s challenges. In her personal life, as a wife, mum and friend, Yvonne is never bored! She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and being outdoors.

25 Jun 201729min

On this Saturday’s episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard and Derek Blair discuss the latest headlines, including the recent popular subject that Pentagon has hit out at some carmakers who are putting dealers under pressure with their volume targets. Whilst, the majority of dealers (76%) said they expected profits to drop or remain static for the year, an increase of 20 percentage points over 2016, according to the second annual MHA Motor Dealer report. In other news, Volkswagen UK is to open its first store next month in the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham. Trust Ford general manager in Epsom Lucy Curtis has been named most inspirational British woman in retail in the Autocar Great British Women in the Automotive Industry. And, Marshall Motor Group has signed a deal to use a range of data from cap hpi, plus the value of part-exchange vehicles dropped 3.4% to £10,666, according to analysis of 500 dealers carried out by enquiryMAX. And finally, Philip interviews Yvonne Hignell, Care and Support Services Director at BEN Automotive Industry Charity.  on theSunday bonus episode.

24 Jun 201726min

On the Sunday interview, Rebecca Sides, GM of Inchcape Mercedes-Benz North Wales talks to Derek Blair. We discuss her career to date and how she is crushing social media, and how her idea for a YouTube channel has generated over 1.5 million views.

18 Jun 201725min

Amazon is hiring staff to become an online car dealer in Europe according to German trade newspaper Automobilwoche. And the Trade Centre Wales turned in a strong performance and Cap hpi sees ‘slight easing’ in diesel values year on year.

17 Jun 201730min