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Practical guides for UK independent dealers: AutoTrader, VAT margin scheme, and how MYDEALERSHIPVIEW fits your forecourt.
FREE - How to Handle Used Car Complaints Under the Consumer Rights Act
The expert assessment method behind stronger outcomes, plus clear answers on rejecting a car, refunds and the Consumer Rights Act
Read articleWhat Used Cars Sell Best in 2026?
The used car market has changed. EVs, Chinese manufacturers, shifting buyer behaviour and marketplace dependence are reshaping what sells — and how independent dealers need to buy, price and retail stock. This guide explores the biggest forces influencing used car sales in 2026, with practical, data-led advice to help dealers build a more profitable, resilient forecourt.
Read article15 Vehicle Photography Mistakes That Cost Dealers Enquiries
Most dealers don't lose enquiries because of the wrong stock — they lose them at the first photo. Here are the 15 vehicle photography mistakes that quietly cost UK dealers enquiries, and the simple, no-cost fix for each one.
Read articleHow to Photograph Used Cars Like a Professional
Professional used car photos come from preparation, not expensive kit. This step-by-step UK guide covers prep, lighting, camera position and the full shot checklist — plus a repeatable workflow that keeps every vehicle looking consistent, whoever's holding the camera.
Read articleWhite Background vs Real Dealership Background
A plain white studio or your own forecourt? For independent UK dealers the choice shapes how much buyers trust your listings. This guide compares both backgrounds on trust, branding and results — and shows when to use each (or both).
Read articleCar Background Replacement for Dealerships | MYDEALERSHIPVIEW
Most buyers judge your dealership on its photos long before they call. This guide shows UK dealers how to replace cluttered forecourt backgrounds for clean, consistent listings — and why putting cars in front of your real showroom beats dropping them into a generic AI scene.
Read articleFCA Motor Finance Redress 2026: A UK Dealer's Guide
The FCA's motor finance redress scheme could see £7.5 billion returned to consumers over undisclosed commission, and while lenders bear most of the direct cost, dealers carry real administrative and evidential exposure. This guide breaks down what DCAs, high commission, and tied arrangements actually mean, why a finance company's terms don't automatically override a dealer's own, and how dealers can protect themselves with proper documentation and the Unfair Contract Terms Act rather than quietly ceding ground for the sake of a commission.
Read articleSoR Agreements in the Spotlight with the FCA
With SoR Agreements Under the spotlight, car dealerships must take note and address any gaps in compliance immediately
Read articleThe Real Value of AI and Automation for UK Car Dealerships
Clients moving off manual spreadsheets and duplicate data entry with MYDEALERSHIPVIEW are saving up to 30 hours a month. Thats time previously lost to re-keying the same information across separate systems. This piece looks at where AI and automation genuinely earn their place in a dealership, why the goal is sharper judgement rather than replaced people, and how our partnership model means the platform keeps evolving around what dealers actually need.
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