Distance Sales: The Rules, The Risks, The Realities

Straight-talking legal advice for dealers selling online, over the phone, or on delivery.

£99.00 (£118.80 incl. VAT)
60 minutes
Online Webinar - Delivery via Zoom

Course Overview

Selling vehicles without face-to-face interaction is now standard practice — but are you clear on your legal duties? This 60-minute live webinar delivers the essential facts about distance sales, including your legal obligations, customer rights, and the real-world risks that come with missteps.

Whether you’re selling online, over the phone, or arranging delivery without a prior visit, this session will help ensure you’re not unknowingly exposing your business to costly claims or extended cancellation periods.

Packed with real examples, clear guidance, and no fluff — just the practical legal knowledge you need to stay compliant and protect your dealership.

Course Objectives

  • Understand what qualifies as a distance sale and why it matters
  • Learn your legal obligations before, during, and after the sale
  • Clarify customer cancellation rights and how to manage returns
  • Recognise common illegal terms and how to phrase things legally
  • Avoid costly pitfalls with real-life case studies and practical tips

What's Included?

  • Live access to a 60-minute legal briefing delivered by Lawgistics experts
  • Clear explanation of your legal obligations and the key rules you must follow
  • Real-life case examples showing what happens when dealers get it wrong
  • Practical distance sale checklist to apply straight away in your business
  • Template T&Cs wording to help you stay compliant and protected

Trainer

Nona Bowkis - Head of Legal Services Lawgistics Ltd / Lawgistics Litigation for the Motor Trade

Trusted. Experienced. Straight-talking. From steering the trade through GDPR to explaining the finer points of distance selling, Nona Bowkis has become one of the most respected legal voices in the motor industry. With a background that spans retail, the Civil Service, and frontline legal advice, she brings a grounded, real-world approach to every case — and every training session. Read on to see why so many in the trade turn to Nona when the law gets complicated.
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£99.00 (£118.80 incl. VAT)

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