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Car Dealer Podcast

Car Dealer
Electric Vehicles
Autotrader
Automotive Industry
Cazoo
Jaguar
Carwow
Used Car Market
Used Cars
Stellantis
Chinese Car Brands
Chinese Car Manufacturers
ZEV Mandate
UK Automotive Industry
Tesla
Car Dealer Live
Ford
FCA
Jaguar Land Rover
Motorway
BYD

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

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Latest Episodes

Ian Plummer, Chief Customer Officer at Autotrader joins Jon and James this week to share his insight on what's going on in the new and used car markets.

Plummer reckons we're now 100% back in a 'push' market, largely thanks to the emergence of so ma... more

Tony Lewis, global head of fleet at Ineos joined Jon and Batch this week, giving us some insights about what life at one of the world's newest car companies is like.

Lewis has had a glittering automotive career, holding director positions at Nissan ... more

Jon and James are joined by Faheem Miah, one of Car Planet's three co-founders. Faheem, along with his brothers Taslim and Tamim, set up Car Planet in 2022, and the trio have since scaled the business from 30 cars to over 2,000 across several sites. more

Graeme Potts, founder and CEO of Eden Motor Group joined James and Jon on the podcast this week, along with Autotrader's head of strategy and insights, Marc Palmer.

Potts chatted to us about the trends he's seeing in both new and used sales, across ... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Plummer
Chief Customer Officer at Autotrader
Autotrader
Episode: Autotrader's Ian Plummer on how you can prepare your used car dealership for a 'push' new car market – episode 280
Tony Lewis
Global head of fleet at Ineos with automotive leadership experience at Nissan, Stellantis, Infiniti and West Way
Ineos
Episode: West Way's former boss on what manufacturers need to learn from dealers – with Tony Lewis, episode 279
Faheem Miah
Co-founder of used car supermarket Car Planet
Car Planet
Episode: How Car Planet went from 30 cars to over 2,000 in just four years – with Faheem Miah, episode 278
Graeme Potts
Founder and CEO of Eden Motor Group
Eden Motor Group
Episode: Eden Motor Group's CEO on how he founded the business, his time at Reg Vardy, and what still drives him forward – with Graeme Potts & Marc Palmer, episode 277
Marc Palmer
Head of Strategy and Insights at Autotrader
Autotrader
Episode: Eden Motor Group's CEO on how he founded the business, his time at Reg Vardy, and what still drives him forward – with Graeme Potts & Marc Palmer, episode 277
Lucy Tugby
Chief Marketing Officer at Cazoo
Cazoo
Episode: Cazoo's CMO on why ditching the Motors brand has paid off, and what dealers can do about a lack of consumer trust – with Lucy Tugby, episode 276
James Batchelor
Chinese car enthusiast, guest on podcast
The Not Too Distant Future (appears as guest via field reports)
Episode: Volkswagen slashes 2026 profits, Bentley reveals its first EV, and our Chinese car megatest - with Jack Evans & James Batchelor, episode 276
Jack Evans
Chinese car enthusiast, guest on podcast
The Not Too Distant Future (appears as guest via field reports)
Episode: Volkswagen slashes 2026 profits, Bentley reveals its first EV, and our Chinese car megatest - with Jack Evans & James Batchelor, episode 276
Leo Nelson
From Warranty First, Marketing Director/CMO
Warranty First
Episode: Amazon Autos edges closer to UK launch, 'unreasonable behaviour' from car buyers increases, and why European car makers should've seen China coming – with Leo Nelson, episode 275

Hosts

John Ray
Host of the Car Dealer Podcast, with long-running involvement in automotive coverage and dealer-focused storytelling.
James Baggott
Host and prominent figure in motor trade media, often guiding conversations and guest introductions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 61 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Can't use since the MA4 file type change...

    Great Pod but why change from MP3 to MA4?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Harveyfrogboy
    United Kingdoma year 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 Kingdoma year 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 Kingdom5 years ago

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Balance between host banter and guest time is a common point of feedback.
Guests are consistently industry-focused and credible.
Listeners praise practical, story-led insights from dealers and experts.
The show's industry guests are a strong draw for sponsorships.
Sound quality and pacing get uneven feedback.

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Autotrader's Ian Plummer on how you can prepare your used car dealership for a 'push' new car market – episode 280
Q: Where do you think the risk is right now for used car dealers?
Plummer identifies the risks of failing to use data to buy and price stock effectively, facing new-car competition with younger used vehicles, and struggling to source vehicles because pandemic-era production gaps have reduced supply in the five-to-seven-year-old segment.
Autotrader's Ian Plummer on how you can prepare your used car dealership for a 'push' new car market – episode 280
Q: How much of an impact do you think those Chinese brands and those really good new car deals that are out there at the moment are having on the used car market?
Plummer says new-car deals are pulling some buyers away from used vehicles, particularly younger premium cars, but the used market is much larger. Dealers with zero-to-three-year-old stock should monitor pricing closely and make their vehicles competitive with heavily supported new-car offers.
West Way's former boss on what manufacturers need to learn from dealers – with Tony Lewis, episode 279
Q: What are the differences between the vehicles being trialed by the military and the Grenadier available in showrooms?
The military version has battlefield mode to disable road safety systems when needed, air suspension, NATO-fuel capability, communications equipment, power distribution for 24-volt devices and gun racks. Lewis says the military version has four electronic control units, compared with 35 in the base vehicle.
West Way's former boss on what manufacturers need to learn from dealers – with Tony Lewis, episode 279
Q: What do car manufacturers get wrong about their dealer networks?
Lewis says manufacturers should listen to dealers, recognize that they are well-run businesses, and work toward a compromise rather than assuming dealers simply want their own way. He cites cooperation between Ineos and its US dealer network during tariff changes as a positive example.
Mistaken identity causes bad review nightmare, dealers could be banned from washing cars, and should we reform the consumer rights act? – with Jamie Caple, episode 270
Q: Jamie, what do you think about the Consumer Rights Act and its applicability to the motor trade?
Jamie argues that CRA 2015 is overly broad and not fit for purpose for used cars, suggesting the industry needs a licensing approach for dodgy traders and a more nuanced framework similar to US lemon laws to account for age, mileage, and condition.

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A lively show centered on automotive retail news, market shifts, and practical dealer storytelling. Episodes frequently tackle regulatory debates, AI and automation in dealerships, stock sourcing, and consumer-facing strategies, often anchored by veteran hosts with deep industry ties and a slate of high-profile automotive guests. Noteworthy elements include candid banter between hosts, hands-on case studies from dealers of varying sizes, and a strong emphasis on how technology, data, and media presence shape day-to-day decisions in car retail. The format tends to mix sharp takes on current events with actionable insights for dealers, sponsorships, and media opportunities alike.

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Recent guests on Car Dealer Podcast include:

1. Ian Plummer
2. Tony Lewis
3. Faheem Miah
4. Graeme Potts
5. Marc Palmer
6. Lucy Tugby
7. James Batchelor
8. Jack Evans

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