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2025 Used Car Sales Return to Pre-Pandemic Figures

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NFDA 08/08/2025

“The used car market in July has maintained growth throughout Q2, with transactions reaching almost 2 million, therefore returning the market to pre-pandemic levels in the first half of 2025” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT’s used car figures.

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UPTICK FOR NEW MOTORCYCLE MARKET IN JULY, CONCERN OVER LONG TERM MARKET DECLINE REMAINS

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NMDA 07/08/2025

“The new motorcycle market has displayed signs of recovery, steadying after last month’s sharp decline. However, with registrations still in the negative, it suggests consumer confidence has not fully stabilised at the beginning of Q3” commented Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), according to the latest figures published by Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA).

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Independent garages strengthen customer relationships through, honesty, integrity and transparency  

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IGA 06/08/2025

Independent garages have long built trusted relationships with their customers by delivering honest advice and high-quality service. To build on this foundation, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) is encouraging garages to make the most of their Trust My Garage (TMG) membership offering increased visibility, national recognition, and an extra layer of reassurance for customers.

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2025 Used Car Sales Return to Pre-Pandemic Figures

NFDA 08/08/2025

“The used car market in July has maintained growth throughout Q2, with transactions reaching almost 2 million, therefore returning the market to pre-pandemic levels in the first half of 2025” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT’s used car figures.

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UPTICK FOR NEW MOTORCYCLE MARKET IN JULY, CONCERN OVER LONG TERM MARKET DECLINE REMAINS

NMDA 07/08/2025

“The new motorcycle market has displayed signs of recovery, steadying after last month’s sharp decline. However, with registrations still in the negative, it suggests consumer confidence has not fully stabilised at the beginning of Q3” commented Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), according to the latest figures published by Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA).

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Independent garages strengthen customer relationships through, honesty, integrity and transparency  

IGA 06/08/2025

Independent garages have long built trusted relationships with their customers by delivering honest advice and high-quality service. To build on this foundation, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) is encouraging garages to make the most of their Trust My Garage (TMG) membership offering increased visibility, national recognition, and an extra layer of reassurance for customers.

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July continues eight-month consecutive decline for new LCV market

NFDA 05/08/2025

“July’s figures have seen the new light commercial vehicle market decline for the eighth consecutive month, reflecting ongoing pressure on demand and economic uncertainty” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT’s new van registration figures.

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DVSA to sponsor Customer Choice Award at the IGA BIG Awards

IGA 31/07/2025

An unprecedented endorsement of excellence in customer service from the UK’s leading road safety agency. The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is proud to announce that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be the official sponsor of the prestigious Customer Choice Award at this year’s British Independent Garage of the Year Awards (BIG Awards), taking place in September.

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