Updated Vehicle Sales Code turns dealers into driving instructors
The latest update to The Motor Ombudsman’s Vehicle Sales Code blurs the line between selling and schooling, adding new layers of responsibility that could drive risk through the roof.
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Employment Rights Bill is in the Lords
A 310-page shake-up is heading for the Lords, and if you’re an employer, it’s time to brace for the biggest overhaul to workplace rights in decades.
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Is the discretionary commission argument finally coming to an end?
Could this be the final chapter in the finance commission scandal that’s plagued the motor trade for years?
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Are you paying enough attention to Workplace Safety?
With fatality rates in our industry five times the national average, is your business doing enough to keep your team safe, and protect itself from hefty fines?
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Costs of issuing proceedings and becoming a “Claimant”
Lawgistics Ltd can assist you by drafting a letter before action compliant with Pre-Action Protocols as part of the service included in your membership.
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HMRC changes in classification of double cab pickups effective April 2025
The transitional changes may reduce the demand for DCPUs, though there may be a short-term increase in sales prior to the deadline.
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Can I claim a loss of profits?
Consideration must then be given to the three elements of a loss of profit claim.
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Ombudsman decisions: The end of the road or just a wrong turn?
In cases where the ombudsman’s decision has not been in your favour, you can seek legal advice to ascertain if the decision can be challenged through a judicial review.
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Trading Standards Prosecution of Car Dealers
Notify us of any contact you have with your local Trading Standards Officers at the earliest possible stage of their involvement.
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Was this judge simply a FSH out of water?
The buyer issued court proceedings for over £1000 because he did not get the servicing paperwork.
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Legal Disputes: Why traders should avoid direct contact
The urge to sort the matter out, or attempt to, can put a strain on the process and you may find yourself in a difficult position.
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The etiquette of handling consumer complaints
It is always best practice to get involved while you have the chance and follow the correct process at the very beginning.
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