Close Brothers Motor Finance has over a decade of experience in the Irish market, having helped over 130,000 customers finance vehicles. Today, Close Brothers acquires Bluestone Motor Finance in Ireland.
Our latest Forecourt Foresight research revealed that 85% of dealers don’t believe the government’s 2030 ban will go ahead as planned, with one in five (18%) believing it’ll be scrapped altogether.
The cost-of-living crisis is the biggest challenge for 7 in 10 car dealers, according to our latest Forecourt Foresight research. More than half say stock availability is a huge challenge. Read the full article for more detail.
The ongoing cost-of-living crisis is continuing to impact the buying behaviour of those looking to purchase cars, according to our latest Forecourt Foresight research.
According to our exclusive Forecourt Foresight research, 9 in 10 motor dealers surveyed are aware of the FCA's new Consumer Duty. This is up from 63% in the previous quarter.
According to our latest Forecourt Foresight research, dealers are making changes in the current economic climate by shifting their focus towards online sales. Read more, including comments from our Director of Sales, Lisa Watson.
