Car Dealer Podcast

The team from Car Dealer talk about the latest news and interviews in this regular podcast, sponsored by Autotrader.

JLR downtime spans two weeks, Harwoods offloads Land Rover sites, and FCA redress scheme due next year – with Steven Douglas, episode 223

Car Dealer team pick their favourite things about Podcast Live with tickets selling fastUse code PICANTO for 10% off ticketsJLR plants shut down will continue into next week, confirms manufacturerFamily-run Harwoods sells up JLR dealerships to Dubai-based investorsCompensation for mis-sold car finance could begin next year, says FCA chief

09-12
01:07:48

Pay-per-mile EV tax, Audi and Mercedes dropped from Motability, and IMDA members' thoughts on Deal Builder – with Sam Luscombe, episode 233

Premium car brands rocked by last minute changes to Motability as legal challenge mootedEV drivers to pay 3p per mile, while Expensive Car Supplement for EVs raised to £50kGovernment postpones axing Employee Car Ownership Schemes until 2030IMDA claims 165 dealers have cancelled Auto Trader in wake of Deal Builder roll-out 

11-28
01:08:07

Mitsubishi to return to the UK, Ford Focus finishes production, and Van Mossell snaps up UK dealers – with Craig Cheetham, episode 232

Auto Trader to launch dealer advisory groups in wake of Deal Builder fall outMitsubishi Motors to introduce new vehicles in the UK next yearFord kills off the Focus – iconic car ends production after 27 yearsGroup 1 confirms BMW and Mini closures less than a month after axing all JLR sitesDutch retail powerhouse Van Mossel snaps up Breeze Motor Group and Ocean AutomotiveBiggest car dealer groups in Europe revealed as Brit-based businesses dominate list

11-21
01:05:16

Auto Trader CEO joins us to discuss to Deal Builder roll-out controversy; EV pay-per-mile could hit PHEVs, and Tom Hartley Jnr's profits revealed – with Nathan Coe, episode 231

Car dealers threaten mass cancellation of Auto Trader contracts in light of Deal Builder‘Hundreds’ of car dealers claim they have cancelled Auto Trader packages as part of mass protestElectric vehicles to lose Congestion Charge exemption as per-mile charge looms largeVans set to be exempt from new per-mile EV levy but plug-in hybrid drivers face extra billSupercar dealer Tom Hartley Jnr sees profits soar in year that included ‘historic’ Ecclestone sale

11-14
01:08:50

New Renault Twingo, Mike Brewer closes Sheffield dealership, and Robert Forrester hits out at ZEV mandate (again) – with Craig Ford, episode 230

Government’s 33% EV sales target is ‘wholly unrealistic’ and will lead to ‘rationing’ – Vertu boss'Poll tax on wheels': Experts warn about impact of proposed per mile charges on EVsRenault officially unveils new Twingo with retro-looking EV set to arrive in the UK in 2027TV star Mike Brewer blames the government as he SHUTS DOWN Sheffield used car supermarket

11-07
01:07:12

Group 1 drops JLR, Catherine Faiers to leave Auto Trader, and Vauxhall MD's take on the EV market - with Scott Sibley, episode 229

Auto Trader’s Catherine Faiers to leave business to take CEO role at MoonpigElectric car prices ROCKET as used car prices are on the rise once againWeekly Briefing: Vauxhall MD wants more help from government to sell EVs – exclusive interviewNADA 2026: What’s in-store for those attending the world’s biggest dealer conference?Group 1 to ditch JLR franchises with all sites to be ‘phased out’ over next two years

10-31
01:02:13

Geely launches in UK, Robert Forrester hits out at 'Motability tax', and how quickly should a dealer answer the phone? - with Nic Thomas, episode 228

Robert Forrester warns against potential ‘Motability tax’ as he hits out at ‘gimmick’ approachSeat to become ‘entry’ brand within Volkswagen Group as ‘clear’ future is mapped outCar dealers risk losing customers as slow responses drive buyers towards rival firmsWeekly Briefing: Behind the scenes of yet another Chinese brand launch as Geely lands in UKJohn Clark Motor Group saw turnover rise last year but profits took a battering

10-24
01:11:29

Dieselgate is back, BCA's Aston Barclay purchase under more scrutiny, and why Rebecca is angry about crisp packets – with Joe Wallington, episode 227

Constellation’s Aston Barclay takeover hangs in the balance as CMA steps up investigationLawyers claim carmakers ‘would rather cheat than follow law’ as Dieselgate trial kicks offRenault and Nissan say they are are ‘not obligated’ to supply cars to dealers as Mackie hots up fightCould more job losses be coming at Evans Halshaw as firm closes pair of Ford dealerships?

10-17
01:01:17

Car finance customers to get £700, GVE London accounts laid bare, and a surprising car outsold the Vauxhall Corsa in September – with Lee Shayler, episode 226

FCA reveals how payouts will work as millions of car buyers due cash for unfair car finance dealsAdministrator at GVE London resigns after just 22 days as supercar dealer’s finances are laid bareNew EV sales reach record levels in September as Electric Car Grant ‘provides added impetus’Send us a voice note! WhatsApp: 07463 383310

10-10
01:10:45

Big Motoring World and Cargiant results, JLR begins phased restart, and the 'most unreliable cars' revealed – with Tom Ellis, episode 225

Big Motoring World profits collapse more than 1,000% as battle with founder continuesJLR confirms ‘controlled, phased restart of operations’ as firm looks to recover from hackDemand for used JLR models dwindles as buyers look elsewhere after cyberattackCargiant clocks up £121.2m profit in 2024 after dramatic rise in property valueUsed van dealer marks 20 years in business by taking staff on holidayThe most unreliable used cars revealed after survey of 30,000 ownersElectric cars approach ‘universal tipping point’, as government urged to cut VAT on roadside chargingSend us a voice note! WhatsApp: 07463 383310

10-03
01:04:07

Car Dealer Podcast Live 2025 – with Vicky Hart, Matt Galvin and Alex Bradley

We're joined live on stage (in a hotel in Oxfordshire) to chat to three fantastic guests from all corners of the automotive industry.Vicky Hart, head of Marketing and Digital for Waylands, Matt Galvin, managing director of Polestar UK & Ireland, and Alex Bradley, founder of Small Cars Direct, chat to the Car Dealer team about all things motor trade.Podcast Live 2025 is sponsored by Motorway

09-24
01:11:55

FCA teams up with influencers, JLR shutdown enters another week, and what is a cluster fankle? – with James Wilson, episode 224

Last chance to get your hands on Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets with event just days awayUse code PICANTO for 10% off ticketsJLR shuts factories for another week with claims they may remain silent ‘until November’FCA teaming up with influencers to highlight dangers of car finance claim advertsCar dealer Kevin Mackie receives boost as legal case gets Commons backing from MPToyota specialist Steven Eagell announces record revenue as profits nudge up in ‘robust’ year

09-20
01:08:23

JLR hacked, GVE enters administration, and only six cars likely to get full EV grant – with Joe Betty, episode 222

Notorious hackers claim responsibility for cyber attack which has ground JLR to a haltResearch reveals just SIX electric cars could qualify for the full £3,750 Electric Car GrantAuto Trader changing email lead notifications to ‘protect customer data’Supercar dealer GVE London officially appoints administrators as firm faces uncertain futureTime is running out to get your tickets for the Car Dealer Podcast Live – here’s what you can expect⁠Use code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live tickets

09-05
01:14:47

Amazon launches used car platform, Chery launches third UK brand in 12 months, and Ford Puma is first to get full EV grant amount – with Ben Collins, episode 221

Time is running out to get your tickets for the Car Dealer Podcast Live – here’s what you can expectUse code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live ticketsAmazon to launch used car sales after agreeing landmark partnership with HertzFirst EVs FINALLY qualify for full Electric Car Grant as Ford duo secure top discount

08-29
01:10:00

Big Motoring World vs Trustpilot, employee car ownership scheme under spotlight, and IMDA calls out service history GDPR excuses – with Nigel McMinn, episode 220

Small Cars Direct boss Alex Bradley is named as final guest at Car Dealer Podcast LiveUse code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live ticketsCar supermarket Big Motoring World has reviews suspended on Trustpilot for ‘breach’ of rulesFears raised over government clampdown on car dealer employee perksMotor trade is failing customers with needless barriers damaging customer trust – IMDA chiefAdmiral sets aside £50m to compensate customers who received insufficient settlements

08-22
01:08:02

EV grant comes under criticism, Citroen extends airbag recall, and Shifting Metal dealership to close – with Will Blackshaw, episode 219

Tickets selling fast for second Car Dealer Podcast Live recording in SeptemberUse code PICANTO for 10% off ticketsGovernment defends its Electric Car Grant after it fails to shift out of first gearThe huge warranty claims blighting EVs as most unreliable electric cars revealedCitroen woes continue as rare 'stop-drive' order is expanded to C4, DS4 and DS5 modelsPopular used car dealership behind YouTube channel Shifting Metal to CLOSE

08-16
01:05:18

What next for the finance commission saga, fines for promoted customer reviews, and Citroen models first to get Government EV grant – with John McDougall, episode 218

Car finance firms avoid paying millions in compensation after Supreme Court rulingConsumers may get payments of up to £950 for car finance claims – FCACar dealers’ ‘patchy’ records could make car finance redress scheme ‘unfair’ – FLAFirst cars eligible for government’s Electric Car Grant revealed… and they’re all CitroensCar dealerships face HUGE fines if they fall foul of fake online reviews rulesTata Motors’ finance chief to replace retiring Adrian Mardell as CEO of JLRFamily-run car dealer group Yeomans sees profit soar 30% in 2024 and pays huge dividendBook Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets now! Use code picanto for 10% off:⁠Polestar boss Matt Galvin joins line-up for Car Dealer Podcast Live show in September

08-08
01:04:47

Government EV grant causes confusion, and Peugeot dealers help with Citroen airbag recall – with Marc Palmer, episode 217

Automotive industry ‘calls have been heard’ as UK announces £650m Electric Car GrantVertu boss Robert Forrester welcomes ‘necessary’ Electric Car Grant despite dealer confusionDon’t sell Citroen or DS3 models with problem airbags – warning issued to car dealers Peugeot dealer network mobilised to help fix Citroens with faulty airbagsBook Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets now! Use code picanto for 10% off:Polestar boss Matt Galvin joins line-up for Car Dealer Podcast Live show in September

07-18
01:07:34

Citroen airbag nightmare, new Chinese brand, another new Chinese brand, and another new Chinese brand – with Theo Cook, episode 216

Drivers impacted by Citroen and DS airbag recall could be owed compensation – lawyersCitroen dealers under ‘immense pressure’ as some airbag recalls may not happen ‘until 2026’Chery on the Chinese cake: Omoda and Jaecoo owner to launch new UK car brand‘Open minded’ customers are helping BYD on the way to becoming UK’s number one – bossDealer group Waylands extends brand portfolio after buying two sites from HSH Motor GroupComing to a dealer near you: The best new models from Goodwood Festival of Speed

07-11
01:01:31

Arnold Clark results, Hyundai's dealer spat, and V12 Vehicle Finance to close – with James Litton, episode 215

Arnold Clark saw revenue soar to £5.2bn in 2024 but bosses warn 2025 tax increases will cost £30mAll Electric Garages Group swaps Hyundai for BYD at terminated Stourbridge car dealershipHyundai accuses its own dealer partner of publishing ‘factual inaccuracies’ over showroom closureAll Electric Garages Group swaps Hyundai for BYD at terminated Stourbridge car dealershipTom Hartley Junior selected to sell vast McLaren collection belonging to motorsport royaltyLender V12 to pull car finance products after parent company withdraws fundingVolvo and Lotus owner Geely Auto to launch as standalone brand in the UKWeekly Briefing: Just how does Arnold Clark make so much cash?Book Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets now! Use code picanto for 10% off:⁠Waylands’ Vicky Hart announced as first guest for Car Dealer Podcast Live show

07-04
01:05:02

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