Car Dealer Podcast

Car Dealer

Electric Vehicles

Autotrader

Automotive Industry

Cazoo

Jaguar

Carwow

Used Cars

Stellantis

Used Car Market

Chinese Car Manufacturers

UK Automotive Industry

Car Dealer Live

ZEV Mandate

FCA

Jaguar Land Rover

Chinese Car Brands

Ford

Tesla

BYD

JLR

The team from Car Dealer talk about the latest news and interviews in this regular podcast, sponsored by Autotrader.

54 ratings

Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	265	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	LeisureAutomotive

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Latest Episodes

Vertu's £3.4m JLR insurance payout, Cazoo ditches Motors, and Hendy's huge losses – with Jason Cranswick & Ian Plummer, episode 256

Hendy Group falls to huge loss as late accounts finally posted – plus 2025 will be bad too

Cazoo positioned as ‘credible challenger’ to Autotrader as Motors ditches brand

Autotrader’s AI tools write 2.5 million car adverts in first 12 months

Vertu... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 8 min

Lookers staff claim they face 'fresh threats of redundancy', Autotrader customer advisory groups take place, and Swansway's impressive results – with Sandy Burgess, episode 255

Staff at car dealer Lookers claim they ‘face fresh threats of redundancy’

Weekly Briefing: What dealers said at Autotrader’s customer advisory groups

FCA faces legal challenge over £9.1bn car finance compensation scheme

Family-run Swansway sees pr... more

24 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

Cargiant to close, £100k Chinese EV launches, and Norton Way's profits slip further – with Craig Walker, episode 254

Official: Huge used car supermarket Cargiant will close on April 24

Car Dealer Recommends: The best used car advertising platforms rated and ranked

Volkswagen reveals overhauled ID.3 Neo hatchback – now with added buttons

Weekly Briefing: What ha... more

17 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 5 min

FCA crackdown on sale or return, Jaecoo 7 tops sales charts, and Motorpoint back in profit – with Clive Messenger, episode 253

Chinese car tops UK sales charts as EVs power best March since 2019

Weekly Briefing: Which car brands are most at risk of the Chinese newcomers?

FCA launches sale or return crackdown after sudden closures of GVE London and Targa Florio

Mitsubishi ... more

10 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

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Recent Guests

Sandy Burgess

Motor industry expert, IMDA/SMTA veteran and industry commentator

Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA); Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA)

Episode: Lookers staff claim they face 'fresh threats of redundancy', Autotrader customer advisory groups take place, and Swansway's impressive results – with Sandy Burgess, episode 255

Craig Walker

Used car dealer from Club and Cars

Club and Cars

Episode: Cargiant to close, £100k Chinese EV launches, and Norton Way's profits slip further – with Craig Walker, episode 254

Clive Messenger

Sales Director

KGM (formerly SsangYong)

Episode: FCA crackdown on sale or return, Jaecoo 7 tops sales charts, and Motorpoint back in profit – with Clive Messenger, episode 253

Rawdon Glover

Managing Director of Jaguar

Jaguar

Episode: Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover on that relaunch – Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius Ep.3

David Bailey

Professor at Birmingham Business School, commentator on Jaguar/Land Rover

University of Birmingham

Episode: Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 2, The Controversy

Ray Massey

Motoring editor with decades of experience

The Daily Mail

Episode: Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 1, The Journalists’ View

Steve Fowler

Electric car editor at The Independent

The Independent

Episode: Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 1, The Journalists’ View

Ibrar Mohammed

Founder of MI Cars

MI Cars

Episode: G3 Auctions bought by US firm, FCA redress scheme in full, and Govt to look at ZEV mandate – with Ibrar Mohammed, episode 252

Chris Green

CEO/Founder at Regit, digital garage for car owners

Regit

Episode: Cargiant keeps looking for a buyer, VAT scam and the CMA investigation - with Chris Green, episode 251

Hosts

John Ray

Host of the show with long-running involvement in the program, often guiding interviews and discussions.

James Baggott

Co-host/interviewer with a focus on industry trends and guest conversations.

John Wray

Co-host with involvement in interviews and industry analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings

Episode Twodoubletutu
I listen to many podcasts, but I am almost as religious with the CarDealer as I am with the Archers (I never ever miss an episode of the everyday story of country folk). On a few occasions, I have been moved to send you a comment, generally an adulation. Most recently, you were late back from your jollies and I was wondering if you were okay or being held by customs with
a non-compliant Jimney Cricket. But never quite get there, why do you think that is JJ? Well, super heinouser than enforced ... more
Apple Podcasts
5
jrfurank
United Kingdom8 months ago
Can't use since the MA4 file type change...
Great Pod but why change from MP3 to MA4?
Apple Podcasts
4
Harveyfrogboy
United Kingdom8 months ago
Stories are good
Used to be better, spends most of the podcast talking to the guest these days, my advise would be fast forward to halfway or the last 1/3 if you want to get to the stories. If they spent more time on stories it would be a great podcast.
Apple Podcasts
5
Wobbles1
United Kingdom8 months ago
Infuriating Batch
Batch needs to learn how to string a sentence together before doing a podcast.
Apple Podcasts
2
Beano 123
United Kingdom2 years ago
Awkward at times
The thing that saves the show is the industry guests that come on. However so often they don’t get a chance to speak and are left to quietly sit in the background while the hosts rabbit on. I really want to hear from them to be honest. A great opportunity missed.
I feel for Beck. She’s been tirelessly doing her best to host the show but is clearly uncomfortable behind the mic. I actually feel uncomfortable when she speaks to a guest. You may want to look at shaking things up.
Finally the sound... more
Apple Podcasts
3
Tan.k
United Kingdom4 years ago

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Some feedback notes sound quality and pacing concerns but praise strong guest expertise.

Listeners appreciate the guest-rich format and industry insights.

Audience values practical, actionable takeaways for dealership operations and market strategy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#38	United Kingdom/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts	#249	United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts	#211	Australia/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts	#213	Italy/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts	#37	Ireland/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts	#49	Netherlands/Leisure/Automotive

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 1, The Journalists’ View

Q: Was the marketing strategy worth the risk for Jaguar?

Most guests argued it was a calculated gamble that generated enormous publicity and brand dialogue, even if some felt the approach risked alienating the existing customer base; the consensus leaned toward it being a bold, highly publicized strategy with mixed long-term outcomes.

Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 1, The Journalists’ View

Q: What made Jaguar's relaunch campaign so controversial in the first place?

Journalists attributed the backlash to a bold, culture-war–tinged presentation that seemed to rewind Jaguar's heritage into a new, glittering, polarizing direction, prompting debate over whether the brand should chase woke marketing or stay anchored to its traditional audience.

FCA crackdown on sale or return, Jaecoo 7 tops sales charts, and Motorpoint back in profit – with Clive Messenger, episode 253

Q: What is your take on the FCA's focus on sale-or-return, and how might dealers respond to new expectations?

The panel weighs the need for clearer frameworks and risk controls, noting the complexity of applying a uniform standard across very different vehicles and deal types, and suggests some form of structured funding and ownership clarity as a possible solution, while acknowledging it remains a grey area.

Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover on that relaunch – Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius Ep.3

Q: So in terms of your question, we've got to remember what we were trying to do, and the context that Jaguar was in at that time.

We were repositioning Jaguar to be more commercially viable by focusing on a tighter, higher-end range and moving upmarket to a price point where the brand could compete with premium OEMs, while still maintaining a connection to heritage.

Peter Waddell in court, Polestar boss hails 'renaissance of the dealers', and latest on finance redress scheme – with Mike Askew, episode 244

Q: When it comes to buying new cars online, purely without seeing a dealer, what's your take on it? Would you do it?

No, I don't think I would. I believe there is still a significant value in physical dealers and the knowledgeable interaction they provide.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Car Dealer Podcast

What is Car Dealer Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on automotive industry news, dealership dynamics, and strategic shifts in car retail, often featuring senior executives, journalists, and founders from the automotive space. Episodes routinely cover market trends (used vs new, price changes, consolidation), EV adoption, and technology like AI in dealerships, with thoughtful guest perspectives that illuminate dealer operations, consumer behavior, and policy impacts. A standout trait is its consistent emphasis on dealer challenges amid rapid industry changes, plus timely discussions around pricing, online marketplaces, and brand strategy. This mix makes it likely to appeal to dealership principals, regional managers, marketing and operations leaders, and automotive media fans... more

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Recent guests on Car Dealer Podcast include:

1. Sandy Burgess
2. Craig Walker
3. Clive Messenger
4. Rawdon Glover
5. David Bailey
6. Ray Massey
7. Steve Fowler
8. Ibrar Mohammed

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