Useful links to navigate through Coronavirus
Useful links to external resources
We have compiled a list of links below that we think you might find useful in navigating your way through the current situation. We will continue to update this.
Staff at car dealerships in England must wear face masks from 24 September
The government announced on 22 September the requirement that all retail staff in England must wear face masks. Read more here.
Mandatory MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1 August
The government announced on 29 June that mandatory MOT testing would be reintroduced on 1 August following the 6 month MOT exemption that was granted in March. For more information, click here.
Information is Beautiful
Information is Beautiful have compiled a series of graphs showing the impact of coronavirus across the world. You can see the information here.
Public Health England
Public Health England have produced interactive charts that show the impact of Coronavirus across the UK. You interact with these here.
AM Online
AM Online are running a survey amongst dealers to understand how dealers have been handling the impact of Coronavirus. The multiple choice survey will take now more than three minutes to complete and can be found here.
Staff Commission Payments and Furlough
On 4 April the Government confirmed their stance of commission payments and whether these can be included in furlough. Further details can be found here.
NFDA urges Financial Conduct Authority to waive or defer annual fees
The National Franchised Dealers’ Association is urging the Financial Conduct Authority to waive or defer the annual fee it charges motor traders for authorisation to provide finance products. Further details can be found here.
Car Dealer Magazine launches COVID-19 support page
Our partners at Car Dealer Magazine have recently launched a COVID-19 support page, containing lots of useful information to support you through the pandemic. Further details can be found here.
Ben, the automotive charity, has launched a useful COVID-19 support page
Find lots of useful information, including managing stress and self-care, on the Ben support page. Further details can be found here.
Want to make a difference once the current restrictions on movement of people are lifted?
The automotive charity, Ben, is trying to help people overcome their fears by asking people like you to take on their challenges, are you up for a challenge? More information can be found here.