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Motor Trade Radio

Motor Trade Radio
Electric Vehicles
Used Car Market
Automotive Industry
ZEV Mandate
Used Car Trade Values
Cap HPI
Cazoo
Battery Electric Vehicles
Vertu Motors
UK Automotive Market
Stellantis
Trade Values
Jaguar Land Rover
Car Finance
UK Automotive Industry
Suzuki
Electric Car Grant
Mental Health
New Car Registrations
Chinese Car Brands

Motor Trade Radio, powered by Cazoo, is a weekly podcast serving the UK's car retailing sector. Every Saturday we share the latest headlines from across the media impacting the franchised, independent and car supermarket sectors, along with #AllTheChatterThatMatters with your hosts Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson.

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⚠️ Swansway Group co-director Peter Smyth joins Philip and Curtis on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo, to chat about how the September plate-change performed across the business and more! Talking points include: ✅ 76-plate retail sales... more

Check out the big car-retailing stories, from factory to forecourt, on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. 🎙️ Plus industry guru Ian Godbold's latest Top Tip. 🎙️ And Brego's Rupert Pontin on trade value trends. ☑️ Hidden faults... more

⚠️ TRADE VALUES SPECIAL ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown of September's trade values from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're joined by Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, for an exclusive preview of the m... more

Catch the big car retailing stories on Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Phil's on hols so Curtis is joined by friend of the pod Karl Davis, founder of Coachworks and industry consultant. Also Menable Moment from Stephen Whitton on AI in t... more

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Recent Guests

Carl Davis
Industry guest recurring on headlines
Episode: 🎙️In the news this week: How trustworthiness boosts searches and sales. Showrooms are the place to buy finance. Plus, Ian Godbold's Top Tip! (E60, S12)
Karl Davis
Founder of Coachworks, industry consultant and automotive business advisor
Coachworks
Episode: 🚨 Are car buyers becoming more unreasonable? Why follow-ups boost loyalty and more! (E58, S12)
Steve Young
CEO of Auto West London
Auto West London (ICDP)
Episode: 📣 September plate change. August used market trends. Xpeng to take over UK distribution (E56, S12)
Simon King
CEO of Autotech Group
Autotech Group
Episode: 📣 September plate change. August used market trends. Xpeng to take over UK distribution (E56, S12)
Rupert Ponting
Guest from Brego, interviewee on trade values
Brego
Episode: 🔌What the VAT removal on electricity means for EV dealers' confidence in Q3. Ian Godbold's July Top Tip! (E46, S12)
Philip Manno
Analyst who produces market research
Independent analyst
Episode: 📻 EV charge-per-mile gets mixed welcome. VW to cut jobs & models. The return of #Dieselgate! (E44, S12)
Nick Conner
CEO of the IMI
Institute of the Motor Industry
Episode: 📻 EV charge-per-mile gets mixed welcome. VW to cut jobs & models. The return of #Dieselgate! (E44, S12)
Owen Edwards
Managing Director and Co-Head of Automotive at Interpath
Interpath / Auto sector advisory
Episode: 📻 EV charge-per-mile gets mixed welcome. VW to cut jobs & models. The return of #Dieselgate! (E44, S12)
Harry Bott
Director at MediaHard
MediaHard
Episode: 📻 EV charge-per-mile gets mixed welcome. VW to cut jobs & models. The return of #Dieselgate! (E44, S12)

Hosts

Philip Nothard
Host of Motor Trade Radio
Curtis Hutchinson
Co-host of Motor Trade Radio

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • A good listen - thanks guys

    Always a useful, well connected update.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shandois
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Always gets my weekend off to a great start

    Get your ducks in a row for the week ahead. Plenty of interesting points made every week, with some great interviews too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gingermagee
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Excellent motor trade podcast

    Like the down to earth bite size podcast, as I have a 50 min commute so fill the time quite nicely with a weekly dose of motor professional related news and some good insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    To busy to write
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • An auto retail must-listen

    Essential weekly listening for anyone involved in the motor trade. Consistently high quality and extremely insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richard Aucock
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Frequent coverage of EV trends and trade values resonates with practitioners seeking actionable takeaways.
Guests bring credible, practical industry insights that help dealers navigate market shifts.
Professional, data-driven discussions are highly valued by listeners.

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💡 TRADE VALUES SPECIAL: Brego's Rupert Pontin joins Curtis and Philip for an exclusive sneak preview of September's trade value trends (E59, S12)
Q: What impact does the plate change have on trade values, especially regarding ex-rental fleets and part exchanges?
Rupert explains that September is a minefield for plate-change effects; new car activity from contract hire and leasing tends to return to the market later in the month, and de-fleet processes create a temporary pause in wholesale stock, which can lead to volatility in trade values as the month progresses toward October.
🚨 Are car buyers becoming more unreasonable? Why follow-ups boost loyalty and more! (E58, S12)
Q: What behavioral insight did the JudgeService study reveal about post-delivery follow-ups?
The study showed a clear link between follow-up contact after delivery and higher net promoter scores, with customers who received follow-ups showing significantly higher loyalty metrics than those who did not.
🚨 Are car buyers becoming more unreasonable? Why follow-ups boost loyalty and more! (E58, S12)
Q: What did Karl see as the biggest missed opportunity in dealership follow-ups after delivery?
Karl emphasized that proactively communicating and delivering on promises is essential; the absence of proactive contact after delivery is a key missed opportunity for building trust and loyalty.
🎙️PLATE CHANGE SPECIAL! Steve Young, Auto West London MD, on September's opportunities and challenges (E55, S12)
Q: How does Auto West London plan to grow beyond September and what role will after-sales play?
The plan includes adding an authorized repairer franchise and expanding the vehicle park with new brands, while building a robust after-sales revenue stream through service plans and a balanced mix of warranty work, PDIs, and used-car preparation, supported by a strong, diverse team.
🎙️PLATE CHANGE SPECIAL! Steve Young, Auto West London MD, on September's opportunities and challenges (E55, S12)
Q: What are the main challenges and opportunities around handling trade-ins during the plate-change month?
Steve explains they are ramping up used-car activity across a second site with dedicated 80 percent focus on buyings, such as actively buying from individuals, leveraging motability returns, and planning a future buy-my-car option; he emphasizes the importance of the approved-use scheme in driving higher conversion rates and the need to balance inflows with a strategic online presence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Motor Trade Radio

What is Motor Trade Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on UK car retail dynamics, blending headline analysis, market data, and practical tips for dealers across franchised networks, independents, and car supermarkets. Recurring themes include trade values, EV adoption and policy, charging infrastructure, showroom strategies, and brand transitions, with guests providing data-driven insights and frontline dealer perspectives. The format tends to mix quick headline rundowns, in-depth interviews with industry analysts and retailer leaders, and actionable takeaways on inventory, marketing, and customer engagement. A notable strength is frequent data-driven segments on trade values and EV market shifts, plus candid discussions about brand strategies and consolidation in the dealer ne... more

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Recent guests on Motor Trade Radio include:

1. Carl Davis
2. Karl Davis
3. Steve Young
4. Simon King
5. Rupert Ponting
6. Philip Manno
7. Nick Conner
8. Owen Edwards

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