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Looking ahead to April, wage increase
From the 01 April 2018 the minimum wage will increase to the below:
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We’re here to ensure all used car dealerships deliver a better car finance experience for their customers. With over 4,000 approved dealer partners we ensure you are properly supported and connected with a range of flexible finance options, allowing you to lend and your customers to buy in complete confidence.
Motor Traders have protection under s.27 of the Hire Purchase Act
Told that s.27 offers Motor Traders no protection at all? Not so. A private purchaser’s good title can flow through the chain to protect dealers, and we map out when it does and when it doesn’t.
Conflicting interests on a used car can turn a simple purchase into a legal minefield. Here’s how to evidence the chain, challenge a finance claim, and spot the red flags before you hand over the cash.
Sale or Return: Why “Private Sale” won’t save you from Consumer Rights Act responsibilities
Dealers using Sale or Return cannot hide behind “private sale” labels unless the agency position is made crystal clear from the advert onward. Miss that step and you risk CRA 2015 claims and a DMCCA 2024 breach.
WhatsApp chats can seal the deal. Here’s why that matters for distance sales
A 2025 High Court case confirmed that a short WhatsApp exchange can form a binding contract. Here is what that means for distance sales in motor retail, including why collection from your site does not change the status of the deal.
Rejected flexible working request: £30,000 injury to feelings award!
An employee lost her flexible working arrangements and walked away with a £30,000 injury-to-feelings award. See how inconsistent WFH decisions triggered the payout.
From Day-One Rights to Six-Month Deadlines: Your Quick-Fire Guide to the Employment Rights Bill
Sweeping reforms are on the way for UK employers. Here’s your month-by-month cheat sheet to make sure you’re ready—before employees start asking the tough questions.
30 Days to Hand the Keys Back: How the Short-Term Right to Reject Really Works
Think a new fault lets buyers walk away, no questions asked? Not quite. Discover why the burden of proof is on the consumer, and how dealers can stay one step ahead.
