James Baggott 227 Posted April 14, 2020 Morning all At midday today I'll be chatting to the boss of Ford in Britain - you can watch it here and submit your questions live: https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/car-dealer-live-13-andy-barratt/189808 Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New year revolutions...... 197 Posted April 14, 2020 Once again what a brilliant half hour,a man that truly looks at the full picture,thank you James and an even bigger thank you to Andy No scrappage scheme though that killed my business for 2 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Baggott 227 Posted April 14, 2020 Thanks both - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Here's an interesting news line from the interview in case people missed it: Ford boss: When it comes to car sales lockdown means lockdown https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/ford-boss-lockdown-means-lockdown-no-one/189914 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted April 14, 2020 Keep them coming james . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 702 Posted April 14, 2020 Mr Barratt maybe a nice guy but come on,how can you keep a straight face and say Ford will continue to look after all their dealers and to support the British economy .In reality his boss,the current President of Ford who is from the office furniture business and gets paid $13m is terminating half the dealers,stopping production of many models,closing engine manufacturing plants everywhere and throwing thousands out of work to bet the company future on electric vehicles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LINGsCARS 24 Posted April 14, 2020 Ford are always tight as hell. A paramedic customer (Andy, who is had a new Focus from me) noticed last month (March) that Ford had changed policy on Breakdown Cover for its new Ford cars. Ford had scrapped it completely for cars on Ford Lease documents, unless the customer took an overpriced IMHO full maintenance contract. Well, I made swift contact with my pal EDMUND (the President of the AA) and just 2-days later, Ford UK magically make the change to their penny-pinching policy. (Except for Motability customers, they still have to get out of their frukin' wheelchairs and PUUUSSSSH!) It's nice to have friends like this, and the customer ANDY (and many others) is REALLY pleased. Glad Ford saw sense. And EDMUND deserves his OBE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, LINGsCARS said: Ford are always tight as hell. A paramedic customer (Andy, who is had a new Focus from me) noticed last month (March) that Ford had changed policy on Breakdown Cover for its new Ford cars. Ford had scrapped it completely for cars on Ford Lease documents, unless the customer took an overpriced IMHO full maintenance contract. Well, I made swift contact with my pal EDMUND (the President of the AA) and just 2-days later, Ford UK magically make the change to their penny-pinching policy. (Except for Motability customers, they still have to get out of their frukin' wheelchairs and PUUUSSSSH!) It's nice to have friends like this, and the customer ANDY (and many others) is REALLY pleased. Glad Ford saw sense. And EDMUND deserves his OBE Surely thats not going to help ford win much motability customers . If i was in a disabled persons position id be looking elsewhere Edited April 14, 2020 by Casper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LINGsCARS 24 Posted April 14, 2020 I think ford are just slashing costs left right and centre. As ever. It would be better if their engines stopped blowing up. That's why I was concerned re the breakdown stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, LINGsCARS said: I think ford are just slashing costs left right and centre. As ever. It would be better if their engines stopped blowing up. That's why I was concerned re the breakdown stuff. I get why you would be concerned ling off-topic but I've bought a few ex lease cars vans and on the log book for example some will say motabilty finance c/o job blogs others will simply say motabilty finance same with business/personal lease cars i have had arval c/o a furniture renovation company and have had just ald automotive with no name seems no right nor reason i guess it just depends who sends the document application off in the first place .. @Contracts you will maybe know the answer also Ps can tell im getting bored lol never thought of it before Edited April 14, 2020 by Casper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LINGsCARS 24 Posted April 14, 2020 There might be some technical reason, like the contract type. I never see the V5, so never know (and don't really care) heh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, LINGsCARS said: There might be some technical reason, like the contract type. I never see the V5, so never know (and don't really care) heh Doesn't really affect me either was just curious as i say getting bored can only count some many imperfections on the wall and ceiling lol so i guess lingcars act as an agent for various lease companies .? Edited April 14, 2020 by Casper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LINGsCARS 24 Posted April 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Casper said: Doesn't really affect me either was just curious as i say getting bored can only count some many imperfections on the wall and ceiling lol so i guess lingcars act as an agent for various lease companies .? casper, in fact no. I have no relationships with any lease companies. They hate my marketing, sex, profile etc (!) I'm on that secret blacklist. I market deals from franchised dealers, give them the orders. Easy, peasy, but less margin than dealing direct with finco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted April 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, LINGsCARS said: casper, in fact no. I have no relationships with any lease companies. They hate my marketing, sex, profile etc (!) I'm on that secret blacklist. I market deals from franchised dealers, give them the orders. Easy, peasy, but less margin than dealing direct with finco. Good business strategy so the car then gets delivered direct from the main dealer through there lease company ford leasing for example Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LINGsCARS 24 Posted April 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Casper said: Good business strategy so the car then gets delivered direct from the main dealer through there lease company ford leasing for example Yes, or even better not touching the main dealer. So a Citroen would go direct from Sandtoft (M180, Scunthorpe way), on a GEFCO truck. Never ever seeing main dealer. Cheaper, faster, simpler. And customers love big trucks turning up at their house hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted April 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, LINGsCARS said: Yes, or even better not touching the main dealer. So a Citroen would go direct from Sandtoft (M180, Scunthorpe way), on a GEFCO truck. Never ever seeing main dealer. Cheaper, faster, simpler. And customers love big trucks turning up at their house hahaha Thanks best wishes for the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
have a word with the wife 299 Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) 34 minutes ago, LINGsCARS said: I market deals from franchised dealers, give them the orders. Easy, peasy, but less margin than dealing direct with finco. franchised dealers are closed? Edited April 14, 2020 by have a word with the wife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAP 5 Posted April 14, 2020 All Motability Contract hire vehicles come with breakdown/assistance cover as part of the scheme, a long with insurance and maintenance, so no need for any cover for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted April 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, MAP said: All Motability Contract hire vehicles come with breakdown/assistance cover as part of the scheme, a long with insurance and maintenance, so no need for any cover for them. That makes more sense .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
