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Car Dealer Podcast — 277 episodes

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Arnold Clark profits hit £112.5m, 3p per mile EV tax confirmed, and Car Dealer Power results – with John Veichmanis, episode 267

2

Volkswagen's drastic cuts, expensive Chinese cars and Skywell leaves UK with Sam Zales - episode 266

3

GVE London accountant accused of fraud, FCA suspends part of redress scheme, and Cazoo hit by fresh legal battle – with James Reeve, episode 265

4

Steven Eagell's 'strong' performance, EVs sell fastest in June, and is the Consumer Rights Act unfair to dealers? – with Paul Willis, episode 264

5

ZEV mandate could be chopped, Yeomans revenue up after Chinese brand expansion, and JLR targets cost-cutting – with Simon Shield, episode 263

6

Linda Jackson joins Hendy, EV prices on the up, and DVLA insider jailed – with Vince Pemberton, episode 262

7

Vertu's mystery investor revealed, Cherys could be made in Sunderland, and why drivers are falling in love with Chinese cars – with Damien Dally, episode 261

8

Ferrari's controversial EV, Arnold Clark sells car for £1, and when is the 2CV coming back? – with David Gott, episode 260

9

Auto Trader profits near £393m, Ford Fiesta may return, and is ChatGPT the future of used car search? – with Derren Martin, episode 259

10

Peter Vardy sells final dealerships, Vertu profits dip, and EV consideration hits record high – with Danny Bond, episode 258

11

'Ghost car' finance fraud uncovered, Blue Motor Finance rumoured to be exiting, and Nissan to adjust Sunderland production – with Andrew Edmiston, episode 257

12

Ghost Car Fraud: A £10m Finance Scam

13

Vertu's £3.4m JLR insurance payout, Cazoo ditches Motors, and Hendy's huge losses – with Jason Cranswick & Ian Plummer, episode 256

14

Lookers staff claim they face 'fresh threats of redundancy', Autotrader customer advisory groups take place, and Swansway's impressive results – with Sandy Burgess, episode 255

15

Cargiant to close, £100k Chinese EV launches, and Norton Way's profits slip further – with Craig Walker, episode 254

16

FCA crackdown on sale or return, Jaecoo 7 tops sales charts, and Motorpoint back in profit – with Clive Messenger, episode 253

17

Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover on that relaunch – Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius Ep.3

18

Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 2, The Controversy

19

Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 1, The Journalists’ View

20

G3 Auctions bought by US firm, FCA redress scheme in full, and Govt to look at ZEV mandate – with Ibrar Mohammed, episode 252

21

Cargiant keeps looking for a buyer, VAT scam and the CMA investigation - with Chris Green, episode 251

22

What happened at Car Dealer Live 2026 Part 2 – with James Baggott, episode 250

23

Stellantis & You losses, job cuts at Bentley and Close Brothers, and all the latest from Car Dealer Live – with Ian Plummer, episode 249

24

What happened at Car Dealer Live 2026 – with James Baggott, episode 248

25

SMMT blasts EV sales targets, Big Motoring World court case continues, and what's going on at Cargiant? – with Martin Miller, episode 247

26

Peter Waddell court case continues, DxB snaps up Harwoods JLR & BMW ops, and car finance redress scheme to be confirmed this month – with Tony Sciascia & Marc Palmer, episode 246

27

Stellantis' annual loss, Mitsubishi L200 returns, and Government throws money at home charging – with Ginny Buckley, episode 245

28

Peter Waddell in court, Polestar boss hails 'renaissance of the dealers', and latest on finance redress scheme – with Mike Askew, episode 244

29

We visit the world's biggest car auction, James drives an electric car and likes it, and Jony Ive's Ferrari collab – with Liam Quegan, episode 243

30

News live from NADA show, Amazon Autos coming to the UK, and American dealers want to block Chinese cars – with James Leese, episode 242

31

BCA Aston Barclay merger given green light, Group 1 to axe more dealerships, and the 'rampant' rise of Chinese car brands – episode 241, with Mark Docherty

32

Autotrader CEO Nathan Coe on why package prices are going up again – episode 240

33

Govt to look at EV charging costs, fraudsters target car buyers on Cazoo, and EU moots adjusting its Chinese car tariffs – with Harry Bathe, episode 239

34

Constellation's multi-million pound losses in detail, and was 2025 the year of the Chinese car? – with Tim Atkinson, episode 238

35

The Big Fat Car Dealer Christmas Quiz of the Year – Car Dealer Podcast episode 237

36

EU adjusts 2035 petrol ban, FCA could tweak finance compensation scheme, and where is Gerry McGovern? - with Peter Vardy, episode 236

37

Auto Trader tweaks Deal Builder, Ford teams up with Renault, and Volvo's falling out with Brindley Group – with Sam Watts, episode 235

38

Top 100 most profitable dealers revealed, Gerry McGovern mysteriously departs JLR, and Zipcar pulls out of UK – with John Veichmanis, episode 234

39

Pay-per-mile EV tax, Audi and Mercedes dropped from Motability, and IMDA members' thoughts on Deal Builder – with Sam Luscombe, episode 233

40

Mitsubishi to return to the UK, Ford Focus finishes production, and Van Mossell snaps up UK dealers – with Craig Cheetham, episode 232

41

Auto Trader CEO joins us to discuss to Deal Builder roll-out controversy; EV pay-per-mile could hit PHEVs, and Tom Hartley Jnr's profits revealed – with Nathan Coe, episode 231

42

New Renault Twingo, Mike Brewer closes Sheffield dealership, and Robert Forrester hits out at ZEV mandate (again) – with Craig Ford, episode 230

43

Group 1 drops JLR, Catherine Faiers to leave Auto Trader, and Vauxhall MD's take on the EV market - with Scott Sibley, episode 229

44

Geely launches in UK, Robert Forrester hits out at 'Motability tax', and how quickly should a dealer answer the phone? - with Nic Thomas, episode 228

45

Dieselgate is back, BCA's Aston Barclay purchase under more scrutiny, and why Rebecca is angry about crisp packets – with Joe Wallington, episode 227

46

Car finance customers to get £700, GVE London accounts laid bare, and a surprising car outsold the Vauxhall Corsa in September – with Lee Shayler, episode 226

47

Big Motoring World and Cargiant results, JLR begins phased restart, and the 'most unreliable cars' revealed – with Tom Ellis, episode 225

48

Car Dealer Podcast Live 2025 – with Vicky Hart, Matt Galvin and Alex Bradley

49

FCA teams up with influencers, JLR shutdown enters another week, and what is a cluster fankle? – with James Wilson, episode 224

50

JLR downtime spans two weeks, Harwoods offloads Land Rover sites, and FCA redress scheme due next year – with Steven Douglas, episode 223

51

JLR hacked, GVE enters administration, and only six cars likely to get full EV grant – with Joe Betty, episode 222

52

Amazon launches used car platform, Chery launches third UK brand in 12 months, and Ford Puma is first to get full EV grant amount – with Ben Collins, episode 221

53

Big Motoring World vs Trustpilot, employee car ownership scheme under spotlight, and IMDA calls out service history GDPR excuses – with Nigel McMinn, episode 220

54

EV grant comes under criticism, Citroen extends airbag recall, and Shifting Metal dealership to close – with Will Blackshaw, episode 219

55

What next for the finance commission saga, fines for promoted customer reviews, and Citroen models first to get Government EV grant – with John McDougall, episode 218

56

Government EV grant causes confusion, and Peugeot dealers help with Citroen airbag recall – with Marc Palmer, episode 217

57

Citroen airbag nightmare, new Chinese brand, another new Chinese brand, and another new Chinese brand – with Theo Cook, episode 216

58

Arnold Clark results, Hyundai's dealer spat, and V12 Vehicle Finance to close – with James Litton, episode 215

59

Cazoo's £6m administrator fee, Peter Waddell back in the headlines, and Car Dealer Power results revealed – with Richard Ennis, episode 214

60

Renault boss quits for Gucci, new 208 GTI, and is Lithia eyeing up Hatfields? – with Tim Smith, episode 213

61

Motorpoint profits up, Chris Wiseman steps down, and interest in Chinese cars increases – with Joe Wallington, episode 212

62

Marshall bins Stellantis altogether, FCA talks redress schemes, and Trade Centre Group's £5.4m loss – with Tom Leathes, episode 211

63

Auto Trader profits up, Waylands and Hartwell results, and Volvo job cuts – with James Gammon, episode 210

64

BCA & Aston Barclay merger stalls, new Nissan Micra revealed, and Greenhous 2024 results are positive – with Arran Duffy, episode 209

65

Dodgy 'dealer' jailed, Nissan cuts factories, and Renault Twingo will come to the UK – with Oliver Phillpott, episode 208

66

Trump tariffs ease, new India trade deal, and bye bye Citroen C5 X – with Steve Beattie, episode 207

67

Heycar to shut down, VW Group kills agency altogether, and James exchanges pleasantries with the Chinese border force – with Claire Miller, episode 206

68

New Chinese brand on the way, more Shanghai motor show highlights, and Polestar gets serious about battery health – with Patrick Cresswell, episode 205

69

BCA buys Aston Barclay, Ineos ditches agency sales, and criticism hits ZEV changes – with Jamie Caple, episode 204

70

Hybrids allowed until 2035, Trump tariffs continue, and Xpeng and BYD expand – with Sheik Hassan, episode 203

71

Trump's tariffs cause UK concern, best March registration figure since 2019, and Cazoo is back – with James Alford, episode 202

72

Daksh Gupta joins Hendy, Trump's 25% car tariffs, and Nissan's new Micra and Leaf teased – with Jonathan Chorley-Burdett, episode 201

73

Tesla protests and vandalism continues, Arnold Clark creates charging network, and car buyers 'more disloyal than ever' - with Ben Cooper, episode 200

74

UK 'not open for business' says Stellantis boss, franchised dealers' worries on finance scandal, and Harwoods' painful losses – with Peter Jones, episode 199

75

Marshall closures, EV sales up in February, and Tom Hartley in Harrods – with Phil Nothard, episode 198

76

Chinese cars boom in Europe, BMW cans EVs in Oxford, and James Batchelor mentions the war – with James Wilson, episode 197

77

Vauxhall needs a 'relaunch', Chancellor kept out of motor finance court case, and Renault tries to keep older cars on the road – with Elliot Ashley, episode 196

78

Suzuki cuts dealer network, BCA job losses, and Nissan-Honda talks collapse – with Dan Yeomans, episode 195

79

Vertu warns of profit drop, two execs leave Stellantis, and why does Jon know so much about Japanese radishes? – with Rob Young and Chay Anderson, episode 194

80

Alex Smith heads to Lookers, Tesla customers put off by Musk, and Government puts money into chargers – with Derren Martin, episode 193

81

Chancellor wades into car finance debate, Motability’s huge losses, and VW says goodbye to agency – with Malcolm Beattie, episode 192

82

Changes at Marshall and Cinch, EVs that have lost the most money this year, and more motor trade duck names revealed – with Shane Malpass, episode 191

83

ZEV mandate fines ‘unlikely’, Cinch’s big losses, and Ford drops down 2024’s sales charts – with Andrew North, episode 190

84

Peter Vardy sites change hands, Volvo happy with agency model, and possible Nissan/Honda merger – with Max Sansom, episode 189

85

Supreme Court appeal for car finance judgement, 'environmental tax' on ICE cars, and Automotive 30% Club close to reaching goal – with Sally Foote, episode 188

86

Stellantis chief quits, new Jag revealed in full, and registrations fall in race to meet ZEV mandate – with Gerardo Montoya, episode 187

87

ZEV Mandate changes, Luton job losses, and Top 100 dealers revealed – with James McConville, episode 186

88

Ford job losses, Nissan's ZEV warning, and THAT Jaguar rebrand – with Elliott Perks, episode 185

89

Lookers job losses, Jaguar's 'Firebreak', and Martin Lewis's ominous predictions for car finance – with Martin McGuire, episode 184

90

Marshall profits plummet, Tesla's self-service test drives, and Auto Trader introduces AI dealer tools - with Nathan Cumiskey, episode 183

91

What does the budget mean for car dealers, a week of car finance chaos, and Lookers results show £1.8m loss – with Sarah Whalley and Ian McMahon, episode 182

92

Volkswagen Finance fined by FCA, ZEV mandate dubbed 'political suicide', and MG top of Auto Trader's charts – with Bex Kennett, episode 181

93

Road Test of the Year: We celebrate the best cars of 2024 – Bonus Episode

94

Maria Grazia Davino leaves Stellantis, Vertu rebrands dealerships, and the best of the Paris Motor Show – with Amanda Symonds, episode 180

95

Carlos Tavares to retire, EV discounts reach new highs, and Big Motoring World's profits slump – with Tim Smith, episode 179

96

Ford won't limit ICE supply, Peter Waddell pursues unfair dismissal, and Sytner's Darren Edwards retires – with James Leese, episode 178

97

MG named most unreliable car brand, FCA 'extends pause' on finance commission investigation, and agency sales model described as 'false dawn' – with Ollie Pickett, episode 177

98

2030 ban could change, Jaguar dealers in for a 'messy' 2025, and Jon Wakefield leaves Harwoods – with Dan Horner, episode 176

99

Dealers 'vital' to Omoda's success, manufacturers' likely fines over CO2 targets, and Dale Wyatt retires - with Sam Watts, episode 175

100

Polestar's agency sales U-turn, Volvo ditches 2030 EV pledge, and dealer wins in distance sales loophole court case – with Melanie Shufflebotham, episode 174

101

Mike Brewer, Estelle Miller and Sean Kelly discuss our favourite topics of the year so far – Car Dealer Podcast Live in association with Motorway

102

Omoda network expands, Vauxhall EV at price parity, and Robin Luscombe raises £23,000 for cancer charity – with Zara Ross, episode 173

103

Duncan McPhee joins Hendy, new FCA warning over GAP, and Fiat Panda killed off – with Jack Williams, episode 172

104

Jaguar dealers to have no new car sales in 2025, Sun Motors re-launches, and Cox Automotive's warning for Q4 of 2024 – with Jonathan Seaman, episode 171

105

Subaru voted best car brand, Cazoo brand sold for £5m, and shortfall of EV technicians predicted – with Julia Muir, episode 170

106

Mike Brewer scammed out of £10k, Mark Raban to head up Group 1 Automotive UK, and why James is (probably) wrong about EVs – with Natalia Peralta Silverstone, episode 169

107

SMMT wants flexibility on 2030 ban, dealership enters administration with £7m owed, and is online retailing dead? – with Erin Baker, episode 168

108

Cinch to open physical showrooms, Jaguar cuts range to one model, and CDK's alleged £25m ransom payment – with Joe Betty, episode 167

109

Ford brings back the Capri, Motors brings back Cazoo, and Glyn Hopkin Group sold to its employees - with David Kendrick, episode 166

110

Cazoo officially enters liquidation, Stellantis UK boss interview in full, and Peter Waddell fails to restore Big voting rights – with Neil Smith, episode 165

111

Stellantis offers dire warning to Government, Cazoo board votes for liquidation, and CDK's hacking nightmare - with Ashley Passant, episode 164

112

Fisker financial strife, Canadian Jag dealers' legal fight, and Volvo brings back the estate car – with Steve Hurn, episode 163

113

Motorpoint's 'most difficult year ever', Chinese car tariffs to increase within EU, and Labour to bring back 2030 ban – with Farhad Tailor, episode 162

114

Caffyns profits drop, Chinese EVs will benefit UK car buyers, and Fisker takes on new dealers – with Jeremy Evans, episode 161

115

Hedin books Q1 losses, Auto Trader revenues rise, and Alfa ditches offset number plates (but will anyone notice?) – with Peter Smyth, episode 160

116

Peter Waddell’s High Court case, Cazoo into administration, and stolen cars with Will Lee-Kemp - episode 159

117

CarShop name to disappear, potential purchasers eye Cazoo, and Stellantis to sell Chinese EVs – with Neil Monks, episode 158

118

Ford may restrict petrol and diesel sales, Cazoo to file for administration, JLR offers money for car insurance – with Umesh Samani, episode 157

119

Cazoo could go into administration, Aston Martin rejects agency sales, Nissan Leaf gets marooned in the Atlantic ocean – with Jack Williams, episode 156

120

Cazoo transitions to classified ads, Pendragon shuts CarStores, Government turns down EV report suggestions – with Stephen Bogan, episode 155

121

Inchcape sells to Group 1, Alfa renames small car, Britishvolt factory sold, and BEV to catch up with petrol sales this year – with Derren Martin, episode 154

122

Peter Waddell removed as Big Motoring World director, FCA warns finance companies to have cash ready, and Keyloop buys ATG - with Jack Williams, episode 153

123

AutoNation eyes Inchcape, SMMT urges EV incentives, and has anyone seen Tom Hartley's pants? - with Sohib Ghafouri, episode 152

124

Hyundai to cut partners, Chery to sell 10k cars this year in UK, and Volvo waves bye bye to diesel – with Liam Quegan, episode 151

125

Changes at Big Motoring World, Watchdog highlights Toyota thefts, and IGA welcomes apprentice scheme - with Alex Bradley, episode 150

126

Vauxhall boss calls for EV VAT cut, Audi delays agency, and Cazoo to be 'big number two' – with Paul Hilton, episode 149

127

Cazoo to stop selling cars, car makers want EV govt help , and all the news (and helicopters) from Car Dealer Live - with Catherine Faiers, episode 148

128

JLR sticks with franchised sales model, Tom Hartley Jr's £250k profit per car, and Renault launches £25k baguette transportation device – with Jack Allman, episode 147

129

ULEZ scrap cars to head to Ukraine, Lloyds sets £450m aside for finance claims, and James gets on a bus – with Ian Cooper, episode 146

130

Carwow buys Auto Express, lenders face commission woes, and Colin Appleyard snapped up – with Julian Humphreys, episode 145

131

GAP sales suspended, Martin Lewis car finance claim form goes mad, and ASA says EVs aren't 'zero emission' - with Jason Cranswick, episode 144

132

Inchcape eyes site sale options, EV pre-reg 'probability', Group 1 set to axe 10% of UK jobs – with Rebecca Chaplin, episode 143

133

FCA 'effectively bans' GAP insurance, Lookers owners need to refinance, and the Geneva Motor Show returns with little fanfare – with Tom Jaconelli, episode 142

134

Trading Standards warning over dealers on Facebook, Houthis cause supply chain issues, Lookers staff facing further woes – with Steve Corwood, episode 141

135

Lookers ramps 'at serious risk of collapse', Cinch loses money, and 22% EV mandate comes into force - with Neil Smith, episode 140

136

Cazoo running out of cash, used car prices tumble again, and JLR offers to insure your Range Rover – with Mike Brewer, episode 139

137

Lookers announces mass redundancies before Christmas, Sytner scoops Rybrook showrooms, and James can't get a bank account – with Scott Sibley, episode 138

138

Cazoo founder 'retires', Stellantis boss apologises, James pitches to Mike Brewer – with Will Blackshaw, episode 137

139

Our AI-powered dealer project, Daksh Gupta's new CEO role, and Marshall loses more executives – with Phil Johnston, episode 136

140

BCA gets physical, Nissan invests in Sunderland, Genesis to merge with Hyundai, and Daksh Gupta on why he left Marshall – with Ollie Grummell, episode 135

141

Car makers 'tactically' registering cars again, Amazon to sell Hyundais, and why the DVLA might owe you £20 – with Philip Nothard, episode 134

142

Constellation owner snaps up more Vertu shares, Marshall profits drop, Cap HPI issues stark warning – with Dermot Kelleher, episode 133

143

Top 100 most profitable dealers, Vertu's companies house problems, and Mike Baldwin's Mitsubishi Space Wagon – with Chris Ashton Green, episode 132

144

Tokyo's mad concept cars, JLR's parts bottleneck, Dunkley talks Cazoo, and DS integrates ChatGPT – with Gerardo Montoya, episode 131

145

Time warp Ford dealer, EV (or not) fires, and Pendragon bidding war's final twist - with Jamie Caple and Craig Vladimirovs, episode 130

146

Sytner profits reach new highs, Vauxhall eyes up ex-Fiesta customers, and why Nissan might soon scan your brain – with Pete Withers, episode 129

147

Pendragon bidding intensifies, Motorpoint books £3.7m loss, and James Baggott's latest customer service rant – with Jodie Barber and Joanna Smith, episode 128

148

EV sales must hit 80% by 2030 despite ban shift, more offers arrive for Pendragon, Stellantis management changes and Cupra least reliable brand - with Paul Hilton, episode 127

149

Petrol and diesel car ban delayed, rival bids for Pendragon, GAP insurance under FCA scrutiny, and Cazoo restructures debt – with Phill Jones, episode 126

150

Ulez cars for Ukraine, Chinese cars under EU scrutiny, Onto goes into administration, and one dealer's DVLA clamping saga – with Steve Blair, episode 125

151

Cupra to take over from Seat, Skoda reaffirms agency sales commitment, VW GTI badge to live on, and UK electric van factory opens – with Rupert Pontin, episode 124

152

Lithia buys BMW dealers, Peter Waddell and Available Car rumours, and Ulez part exchanges go unloved – with John Veichmanis, episode 123

153

Biggest August values drop since 2010, JLR recycles batteries, more scam dealers, and Listers warns of agency change - with Laura Richards, episode 122

154

Government EV plans 'inept', Big Motoring World's big profits, more Chinese EV brands hit UK, and IMDA hits 1000 members – with Julian Humphreys, episode 121

155

Inquiry launched into EV adoption barriers, Vertu takes 50% off Toyotas, and will Chinese cars take over in 12 months' time? – with Peter Smyth, episode 120

156

Registrations up 28% in July, showroom closures at Peter Vardy and Barretts, and goodbye to Volvo's estates – with Steve Young, episode 119

157

Fresh Lookers takeover offer, Cazoo on Watchdog again, and why James Baggott is wrong about Genesis – with Jim Holder & Phil Wannell, episode 118

158

Lookers acquisition drama, which manufacturers are going agency, and why is the press bashing electric cars? – with Nick McDonald, episode 117

159

Renault cuts dealer network, Jardine looking for acquisitions, Caterham EV revealed, and James Batchelor changes trouser supplier – with Simon Verona, episode 116

160

Final Ford Fiesta rolls off the line, new Marshall CEO finally appointed, Stellantis boss retires, and just who is Jane Spatula? – with Jeremy Evans, episode 115

161

Jaguar worst manufacturer to represent, Hyundai advert banned, and does Fiat still make the Stilo? – with Simon Bowkett, episode 114

162

Lookers agrees £465m sale but who will be next? Cambria's success story and Hedin's next move - with James Wilson, episode 113

163

Mercedes boss defends agency sales, Motorpoint losses, Pendragon shares to be sold, and the inside scoop on Cazoo - with Neil Smith, episode 112

164

Dealer jailed for 2.9m miles of clocking, Pagani joins Sytner portfolio, latest on Stellantis dealer cuts – with James Shaw, episode 111

165

JLR admits cars need to be more reliable, EVs lose up to 39% of their value in 6 months, and when celebrity endorsement goes wrong – with Derren Martin, episode 110

166

Vehicle ad price changes could be deemed 'misleading' by ASA, 600 mile electric car batteries on the way, and bring back Atomic Kitten – with David Murray-Hundley, episode 109

167

Cazoo's fears for the future, Vauxhall wants new Brexit deal, and which dealers have made the Sunday Times Rich list? - with Phil Nothard, episode 108

168

Jaguar dealers disappearing, car sales scams spread to fake 'auction' sites, and why you should Google an RS6's number plate before you buy it – with Martin Miller, episode 107

169

SMMT predicts EV sales drop, Carvana losses stabilise, and James Batchelor's MG-based patriotic parade postponed – with Rayhanneh Mazinani, episode 106

170

Is now the time to stock up on EVs, Cazoo latest results, water shortages, and why James is scared of snakes – with Dermot Kelleher, episode 105

171

Land Rover brand disappearing, VW Group shipping delays, and punchy Toyota sales managers – with Car and Classic's Tom Wood, episode 104

172

Potential supplier price hikes, ULEZ expansion challenged, and Mini dealer branding rows – with Matas Buzelis, episode 103

173

Used car prices up AGAIN; Who are your car dealer heroes? Plus more supply shortages with Taslim Miah from Car Planet - Episode 102

174

Cazoo profits fall further, electric car quotas increase, and James Baggott's gardening schedule for this weekend – with Peter Smyth, episode 101

175

Pendragon results; Ford Explorer returns; and Four Men, Rebecca and a Baby – Episode 100

176

Jaguar's dealer chop, Jardine Motors' acquisition, and why you shouldn't let James Baggott near your stately home – with Julian Humphreys, episode 99

177

New Cazoo COO, agency sales discussed at Car Dealer Live, and a recipe for Hellmann's Victoria Sponge – with Paul Ward, episode 98

178

VW Group agency sales stall, Cazoo sites find new owners, and a Sierra Cosworth full of Dulux - with Tim Smith, Episode 98

179

Why don't more racing drivers have dealerships? Tenuous anecdotes and AI-using pig farmers - with Matt Wigginton, Episode 97

180

Ford cuts 1,300 jobs, falling used EV prices and the cars with the highest margin - with Stephen Whitton, Episode 96

181

Is a supergroup on the horizon? Agency sales, fake car dealers and British cars - with John Graeme from Redline Specialist Cars, Episode 95

182

Cazoo parts with subscription customers, Ferrari's remarkable year and one electric blue wrapped S-Class - with Will Lee-Kemp from Auto Sportiva, Episode 94

183

Suzuki tops customer satisfaction survey, Jardine deal rumoured, and the 2035 ICE ban 'disgrace' - with Robin Luscombe, Episode 93

184

Major Cazoo woes, goodbye to Robins & Day, and did anyone mention the Brussels Motor Show? – with James Litton, Episode 92

185

Tesla used car price drops then it drops its new car price, car sales scammers and BMW police cars - with Peter McDonald from Ohme, Episode 91

186

Cazoo Stock Exchange dramas, Cinch profits take further hit, and changes to James Baggott's toiletries for the new year - with Craig Walker, Episode 90

187

The Biggest Stories of 2022 Christmas Special Quiz - with James Baggott & James Batchelor, Episode 89

188

Stellantis's 'shocking' behaviour, scam dealer caught by Police, and how your pick-up trucks can help Ukraine – with Steve Dhesi, Episode 88

189

Hedin pulls out of Pendragon bid, more scam online dealers, and automotive exec's fall from Kilimanjaro – with Adam Turner, Episode 87

190

Ford hints at agency sales model, Tesla used prices drop, and Robin Luscombe's surprise award – with Jamie Caple, Episode 86

191

Stellantis delays agency sales roll-out, dealer's unfortunate run-in with Matt Allwright, and used prices continue to rise – with David Kendrick, Episode 85

192

JLR boss quits, electric car tax changes, and the mother of all retirement gifts – with Jack Williams, episode 84

193

Are fully-online sales dying out, used prices remain strong, and will the Ora Funky Cat succeed? – with Peter Vardy, Episode 83

194

Sunday trading, Britishvolt collapsing, and the curious case of the Ford Fiesta – with Edward Lovett, Episode 82

195

Land Rover stops customers 'flipping' cars, Ford Fiesta is no more, and far too much EV news with Electrifying.com's Tom Barnard - Episode 81

196

Pendragon's ransomware nightmare, Stellantis's dealer network cull, and nothing about Liz Truss – with Jim Reid, Episode 80

197

Marshall & Vertu results, gas shortage woes, unreliable Teslas, and James Batchelor's ego – Episode 79

198

Pendragon investor cloak and dagger, Arnold Clark profits revealed, and does anyone want a Ford Fiesta XR2? With Car and Classic CEO Tom Wood – Episode 78

199

'Fiscal event' announcement, energy bills affecting EV sales, and turning your dealership into a holiday let with Vines Group's Sean Kelly – Episode 77

200

Are Cazoo and Cinch responsible for small dealers' demise, car buyers would pay extra to jump delivery queue, and man buys 55 Fiats; with Nigel Swan – Episode 76

201

Do buyers care about new reg day, smaller MG dealers get the chop, and the latest used car values with Derren Martin - Episode 75

202

Cazoo loses more money, Toyota threatens UK exit, and Nissan Qashqai tops sales charts; with Loopit's Andrew Mortimer – Episode 74

203

Are local dealers still important, BCA mulls site closures, Nissan Ariya finally arrives, and why Ted Welford can't drive a tractor – Episode 73

204

Nissan offloads West Way, Dacia recycles some furniture, and Mini releases the hounds; with James Vaughan of Trade to Trade - Episode 72

205

Are customers really scared of dealers? Used cars vs holidays, end of the BMW i3 and more with Snows Group's Neil McCue - Episode 71

206

Pendragon aims at We Buy Any Car, Tesla production woes, Fisker's new SUV and more with Steve Corwood of Motor Connect - Episode 70

207

£140k Bentley rejected over towbar problems, Cazoo share price could sink further, Ford to scrap Focus name and more with Julian Humphreys of MOTOM – Episode 69

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Electric car grant scrapped, the cars you can't buy as of this week and more with James Batchelor - Episode 68

209

Carzam closes, Cazoo makes big cost savings and used car values with Cap HPI's Derren Martin - Episode

210

Are online disruptors sustainable, the industry leaders and Auto Trader profits with Mark Gow from DSG Finance Group - Episode 66

211

Why car dealers really do it better and how they're in the entertainment business with Paul Hendy - Episode 65

212

Consumer confidence hits enquiries but used car sales continue at same level for Craig Walker from Top Car Inverness - Episode 64

213

When will Elon Musk fix McFlurries? As well as used car trends and the slowest selling cars with James Bush from Motorway - Episode 63

214

The cars disappearing from the UK, the end of MPVs and EV price increases with James Batchelor - Episode 62

215

Motoring editor Jack Evans talks about the new cars to get excited about, VW to cut its line-up, March's best-sellers and more - Episode 61

216

Blackshaw's boss Will Blackshaw on selling electric cars, supercars, and why did Auto Trader buy Vanarama - Episode 60

217

Lawgistics Joel Combes and John McDougall talk finance commission claims, dodgy dealers and more - Episode 59

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Episode 58: Cyberattacks, agency sales and how much profit to buyers think car dealers make with Mike Jones

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Episode 57: New 22-plate, changing consumer buying habits, supply issues and more with Wessex Garages Chris Wiseman

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Introducing... Car Dealer Investigations

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Episode 56: How many dealers does each manufacturer have, the cars rocketing over list price and more with Rachel Burgess from Autocar

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Episode 55: James Tew from iVendi talks online car retail, protecting your business online and

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Episode 54: Auto Trader's Catherine Faiers judges as we talk the used cars not to buy, when will prices drop and manufacturer's selling used cars

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Episode 53: Zeus Capital's Mike Allen joins as we talk Lookers, Marshall and what the future may hold - Batch plans his Bronco campaign

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Episode 52: Ali May-Khalil talks on the positives of agency sales, do people really want electric cars and sustainability for the over 65s

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Episode 51: What will happen to used car values, Ford loses its title to Vauxhall and what new cars do we want to see in 2022

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Car Dealer Quiz of the Year: How well do you remember the year's headlines?

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Episode 50: Our panel of judges decide who will be the champion of 2021

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Episode 49: Lawgistics Joel Combes talks about the biggest legal challenges that have faces dealers in 2021

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Episode 48: Neil Smith on how he'd set up a car dealership today, being bought by Cazoo and the big players in online car sales

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Episode 47: Robin Luscombe on the battle for used cars, high enquiry rates and how he believes prices will go up again in January

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Episode 46: Carwow's James Hind talks the Top 100 car dealers, changing your business for the digital era and new car delays

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Episode 45: Derren Martin judges as we talk Rivian, Cazoo's 2020 loses and sympathy for car insurance companies

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Episode 44: Mike Brewer on selling classic cars, the used car market and Tesla’s value

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Episode 43: The used cars that are more expensive than new, working at 90 years old and climbing mountains with Leon Bosch

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Episode 42: Why electric car sales are going too fast, what are the Cheeky Girls top hits and how much would James pay for a Clio V6

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Episode 41: Finance in 2021, listed dealers successes and what consumers really think their cars are worth with Darren Selig

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Episode 40: Profit predictions are up, agency sales and the future of the car dealership with Mike Jones

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Episode 39: The champions league final of the Car Dealer Podcast as we put James and Batch head-to-head

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Episode 38: Changing strategies for used car buying, what manufacturers make on cars and the chip shortage with Matt Ward

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Episode 37: Starting a dealership in 2020, disruptors and the importance of omnichannel with Craig Walker

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Episode 36: Daksh Gupta give his views on changing industry trends and whether customers care about a new 71-plate

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Episode 35: Andy Goss on the 'total myth' of agency sales, challenging new car supply and transition to electrification

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Episode 34: TLA's Mathilda Bosch joins the show as we talk new car demand, semiconductors and more

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Episode 33: The worst test drives to going undercover in car dealerships with Rupert Pontin

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Episode 32: Shortages, subscriptions, agency sales and the future of electric cars with Jon Reay

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Episode 31: CarShop CEO Nigel Hurley talks profit, used cars and surviving isolation

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Episode 30: Jamie Caple on Covid restrictions, Cinch's advertising and being a Vauxhall dealer

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Episode 29: Ted Welford judges as we talk Goodwood, customer service and Jimmy Saville's car

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Episode 28: Umesh Samani join the show as we talk gigafactories, disappearing customer service and do customers really understand how they can sell their cars?

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Episode 27: SuperMini UK's Mat Clarke talks Minis, used car pricing, and the greatest showrooms

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Episode 26: Steve Corwood from Motor Connect talks used cars in a digital age, Motorpoint and its home delivery rivals

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Episode 25: An almost real judge for the Car Dealer quiz as Lawgistics join the show

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Episode 24: Rupert Pontin joins us to talk about what car dealers really make, current values and pricing stock correctly

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Episode 23: Tom Jaconelli talks supercar sales, demand since lockdown and the news of the week

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Episode 22: Will Blackshaw on big changes in the motor trade with used cars, agency sales and online retailing

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Episode 21: Heycar's Karen Hilton joins the show in the week the used car boom wouldn't stop

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Episode 20: Special edition quiz as we team up with Car Quay duo Jamie Caple and Craig Vladimirovs

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Episode 19: Used car prices go mad as demand continues to exceed supply with Derren Martin from Cap HPI

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Episode 18: Peter Smyth on why this industry is like one big sausage machine - and probably not in the way you think

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Episode 17: We plan our pre-reg Roller business and talk about furlough fraud, GDPR and Japanese things with Jon Reay

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Episode 16: No April Fool's as Waylands CEO John O'Hanlon brings his own exclusive news to the show

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Episode 15: Showroom fires, our ideas to move a big ship and PJ Quinn shares the changes he's made

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Episode 14: Green shoots, plug-in car grant changes and reopening with Neil McCue

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Episode 13: The one where we lost Umesh Samani but gained Jon Reay

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Episode 12: Jim Holder talks early signs of pent up demand and whether you should buy a new car or haircut first on April 12

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Episode 11: Swansway Garages director Peter Smyth on reopening, Cazoo and test drives

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Episode 10: Lookers to go private or will Cazoo float, while Jaguar plots EV only future with guest Sean Kelly

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Episode 9: Locking customers in cars and showrooms, American things and also some news with guest Will Blackshaw

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Episode 8: Our mystery guest talks mystery shopping and the positive stories of the week

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Episode 7: Hyundai's non-car ventures and we actually talk about cars for once with Mike Jones from ASE Global

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Episode 6: The week that everything happened in Swindon and Cap HPI's Derren Martin helps choose the biggest stories

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Episode 5: The biggest stories from Car Dealer this week

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Episode 4: What you missed this week because of another lockdown

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Episode 3: Auto Trader predicts car sales will drop this lockdown but the future looks positive

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Episode 2: What do car dealers need to know about the third national lockdown?

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The most shocking Car Dealer stories of 2020