For any business, having insurance in place is essential in order to protect the long-term future and day-to-day functioning of your organisation. This is no different for those involved in the motor trade industry. However, people with businesses in this particular sector need a very specific kind of insurance policy to ensure comprehensive and necessary Read the full article…
A female mechanic and a female garage owner from Cornwall have spoken out about sexism that is rife within the motor industry. Karen Gallagher and Samantha Congden of North Country Garage in Redruth, Cornwall, have said it is difficult to gain recognition or respect within the “male chauvinist” industry. A recent survey by Approved Garages Read the full article…
03 April 2014 Tweet The number of used cars sold in the UK last year reached its highest level since 2008, new data has revealed. A report by Experian showed that the number of second-hand cars sold increased by 0.9 per cent in Read the full article…
02 April 2014 Tweet Miles Elgin, a car dealer from Melksham, has been convicted of shoplifting, adding to earlier charges of fraud, which together could see him serve time in prison. Mr Elgin, 46, was convicted on Tuesday (1 April) of stealing £340 Read the full article…
01 April 2014 Tweet A mechanic from Widnes has been prosecuted for swapping parts from a new hire car with those in his own older vehicle. Alexander Keating, 23, of Upton Lane, Widnes, stole a gear shift knob, steering wheel, brake callipers and Read the full article…
01 April 2014 Tweet A used car salesman has become the first person in the UK to be prosecuted for using the pavement as a motor showroom. Azeem Afsar, 22, used the public pavement on a street in the north-east to sell used Read the full article…
February 14th 2014 Tweet When you are looking for the very best Motor Trade Insurance, it pays to have a little foreknowledge. Here are several handy tips to ensure you are not only getting the cover you need, but that you are also getting it at Read the full article…
If you’ve been searching for Motor Trade Insurance on behalf of an employee under the age of 21, you’ll already be fully aware that your options are extremely limited. Whether you work in a MOT centre, a garage, a valet service or a car showroom, if your staff members are in control of any vehicle Read the full article…
22 January 2014 Tweet Although it’s something that businesses won’t want to think about, it is possible they will have to make a claim on their motor insurance policy at one time or another. Accidents and unfortunate incidents can happen at any time, so Read the full article…
24 September 2013 Tweet When the time comes to get a new motor trade insurance policy, or to renew an existing one, you might be worried about the amount of time it will take to get through a phone call to a broker. There is no denying that the process can sometimes be a Read the full article…
