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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.

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Latest Episodes

Peter Vardy sells last remaining dealerships to Dutch dealer group Van Mossel

Peter Vardy’s CarMoney eyes expansion after sale to Japanese trading group ITOCHU

Vertu profits drop despite strong used car and aftersales performance

EV consideration ... more

Land Rover Discovery named Britain’s most unreliable used car as brand dominates list

Revealed: The used vehicles that even car dealers avoid buying at all costs

Blue Motor Finance ‘teetering on the brink of collapse’ with £50m redress bill – repor... more

In this podcast we explain how scammers have used ghost cars, rogue dealers and fake finance applications to take the industry for more than £10m.

In this special Car Dealer Podcast episode, James Baggott speak to finance brokers hit by the scam, inc... more

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

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Recent Guests

Andrew Edmiston
Managing Director of IAM Group
IAM Group
Episode: 'Ghost car' finance fraud uncovered, Blue Motor Finance rumoured to be exiting, and Nissan to adjust Sunderland production – with Andrew Edmiston, episode 257
Rob Woollen
Chief Operating Officer, DSG Finance
DSG Finance
Episode: Ghost Car Fraud: A £10m Finance Scam
Dan Horner
Managing Director
Octane Finance
Episode: Ghost Car Fraud: A £10m Finance Scam
Jason Cranswick
Automotive industry expert
Autotrader (guest on episode)
Episode: Vertu's £3.4m JLR insurance payout, Cazoo ditches Motors, and Hendy's huge losses – with Jason Cranswick & Ian Plummer, episode 256
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

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 Kingdom9 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 Kingdom9 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

'Ghost car' finance fraud uncovered, Blue Motor Finance rumoured to be exiting, and Nissan to adjust Sunderland production – with Andrew Edmiston, episode 257
Q: What is your take on the current FCA redress scheme and its impact on the middle market finance players?
He argues the scheme is unwieldy and costly, but the industry should move on; simplification and stability are key, and the FCA's approach has created a difficult working environment for mid-market financiers.
'Ghost car' finance fraud uncovered, Blue Motor Finance rumoured to be exiting, and Nissan to adjust Sunderland production – with Andrew Edmiston, episode 257
Q: How do you view the rise of Chinese brands in Europe and the UK specifically?
He explains that emissions regulations and the European push toward electrification created a window for Chinese brands to gain ground, while European manufacturers faced competitive pressures; the dynamic is ongoing and requires careful strategy across markets.
'Ghost car' finance fraud uncovered, Blue Motor Finance rumoured to be exiting, and Nissan to adjust Sunderland production – with Andrew Edmiston, episode 257
Q: What moment stands out in your career that really defined the IM Group's trajectory?
Andrew highlights the Subaru launch as the pivotal moment that established their expansion into multiple brands and markets, followed by deliberate diversification into property to balance cash flow and risk.
Ghost Car Fraud: A £10m Finance Scam
Q: What can be done to prevent this going forward?
Industry-wide processes are needed to verify the existence and delivery of vehicles, ensure proper ownership tagging, and tighten checks at the point of finance to close the loopholes used by ghost-car schemes.
Ghost Car Fraud: A £10m Finance Scam
Q: Are consumers really involved, or are they just victims?
There is a mix: some consumers may be complicit or misled, while others are victims who unknowingly participate due to phishing or being manipulated into providing biometric verification.

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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. Andrew Edmiston
2. Rob Woollen
3. Dan Horner
4. Jason Cranswick
5. Sandy Burgess
6. Craig Walker
7. Clive Messenger
8. Rawdon Glover

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