Snippets Of The Week
Friday, 18. May 2018
Franchised Dealers More Professional Than Garages: Surprisingly a survey carried out by the National Franchised Dealer Association found that franchised dealers (52%) were more professional than National Chains (24%) and Independent Garages (21%). 46% thought franchised dealers were knowledgeable and reputable with 41% believing they’re reliable. 90% of respondents think that franchised dealerships are the best place to buy a new car and 87% think it’s the best place to have your car serviced. 45% said independents were friendly and 42% called them good value. I’m sure the report wasn’t biased in the slightest!
UK Roads: According to the AA 46% of motorists say that mainland Europe has better roads than the UK.
Car Thefts: Between 2012 and 2016 there were 3,696 convictions for car theft in the UK according to insurance company Churchill. This represents about 50% of those charged.
Car Faults: According to Green Flag drivers wait on average 10 weeks before addressing car faults.
Misidentified Dashboard Symbols: According to Buyacar.co.uk the dashboard symbols that cause most confusion are: Speed Limiter (60%), Stop/Start System (60%), Head-Up-Display (38%), Lane Keeping Assist (25%), Heated Steering Wheel (10%).
