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Auto Trader update and support

We are confident this support will enable you to make the most from a difficult November and December, so that we can all come out fast in January, starting the new year in the strongest possible position.

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How COVID-19 has affected dealer finance

We recently invited Motor Finance Development Director, Fiona Mackay onto our webinar to answer your finance questions and share her findings on what she’s seen in the dealer finance world over the last few months.

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A new way to source stock more cost-effectively and attract even better qualified buyers who are ready to convert

At Auto Trader, we remain committed to digitising the car buying journey and helping you (the retailer) to make more profit, by removing inefficiencies in the market. That’s why we’re introducing a new proposition called Guaranteed Part-Exchange (GPX) to our marketplace, in partnership with Manheim Auction Services, part of Cox Automotive UK

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John Hogan John Hogan

Five essential steps to finishing the year strong

This week saw another set of restrictions announced by the Government in our battle, as a nation, to overcome the Coronavirus pandemic. It’s frustrating, painful almost and especially challenging when it comes to running a business. I’ve noticed this creeping into conversations I have with our customers, a sense of uncertainty or nervousness.

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September update from Nathan Coe, Auto Trader CEO

We continue to track the latest data and insight on how consumers are reacting to the changing situation. I am pleased to say that since the latest announcement, we have not seen a negative impact on consumer demand on site or in the intention of consumers to purchase their next vehicle.

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Bring your buyers confidence: an update from Nathan Coe

There’s certainly been a shift in consumer buying behaviour as they look to perform more of their car buying journey online, which is a trend we only see increasing. We’d urge any of our customers who aren’t currently displaying their Covid safety measures on Auto Trader to do so now.

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August update from our CEO, Nathan Coe

Auto Trader’s CEO, Nathan Coe, outlines our latest market insights, revealing a record growth in vehicle prices and how our audience and consumer engagement is at an all-time high!

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