The imminent reopening of car dealerships has been strongly welcomed by industry representatives.
Closed since March due to the COVID-19 crisis, car dealerships have now been given green light to open their doors from 1 June as the Government continues to ease the lockdown.
Last week, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders released figures claiming that the loss of income from VAT and Vehicle Excise Duty as a result of the closures, added to the cost of furloughing staff, was costing the treasury a staggering £61million per DAY.
Now showrooms are looking forward to welcoming customers once more, with Sue Robinson of the National Franchised Dealers Association commenting, “As lockdown measures start to ease, many of us will need cars to get back to work and it is crucial that automotive retailers are open to serve the workforce”.
Those sentiments were echoed by Adrian Dally of the Finance & Leasing Association, who said “With increasing numbers of people returning to work, the reopening of car dealerships will be very welcome”.
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