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RMIF Annual Dinner 2008 Tickets Selling Fast

‘With Broadcaster and former Cabinet Minister Michael Portillo as our main speaker, the RMIF Annual Dinner 2008 promises to be a fantastic event,’ said Alec Murray, Chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), commenting on the upcoming event.

RMIF Backs Motor Industry Code Of Practice

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) and its associations fully back the Motor Industry Code of Practice, launching to consumers today (Friday 29 August 2008).

NFDA Warns Dealers On Insurance Sale Requirements

Car dealers that offer payment protection insurance (PPI) as part of finance packages must ensure they follow the rules on sale of these products or risk incurring heavy fines, warns the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).

Car Dealers & Fleets Face Increased Motor Auctions Charges

Motor auctions houses are facing severe cost increases, and are likely to raise charges to car dealers, fleets, and other sellers as a result, warns the RMI Society of Motor Auctions (SMA).

Upgrade To Fight Fraud, Urges RMIF

With credit card fraud still on the rise, businesses need to make sure they are protecting themselves and their customers from fraudsters, warns the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).

ReMIT Prepares For New Influx Of Learners

Motor industry apprentice training provider ReMIT is gearing up for its next recruitment push following the announcement of GCSE results next Thursday (21 August 2008).

Petrol Profiteering Claims Ridiculous, Says PRA

‘The price of petrol at the pump is influenced by more than just the price of crude oil, so recent claims that forecourt retailers are not reducing the price of fuel at the pump fast enough to match the drop in the crude price are laughable,’ said Ray Holloway, Director of the RMI’s Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), commenting on recent comments made about fuel pricing.

Defer New Motorcycle Test Now, Says MRTA, As DSA Announces Further Booking Delays

Major gaps in the network of motorcycle test centres required for the new motorcycle test and further test booking delays means that implementation of the new test must be delayed until 2009, the RMI’s Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA) has again warned.

Consumer Confidence Needs A Boost, Car Dealers Tell Government

‘Government must reduce interest rates to boost consumer confidence; this is a great time to buy a car, but the prevailing mood of economic gloom is causing consumers to delay big ticket purchases,' said Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents the UK’s new car dealers, commenting on car sales figures for July 2008.

Diversify To Cruise Through Crunch, Says RMIF

‘Retail motor sector businesses could face a challenging few months due to the prevailing economic climate, so it is more vital than ever to make sure you are getting the most from your business,’ according to Ray Holloway, Director of Independent Membership within the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), speaking to independent garage members this week.

RMIF Warns On Fuel Drainage Dangers

Garages need to have fuel drainage safety measures in place to prevent accidents, warns the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).