News Archive

Southern Sales Region Welcomes New Staff

Posted by AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd on Friday the 1st of July, 2011

Southern Sales Director, Joff Suter, would like to welcome three new Sales Agents to his team. “We’re really keen to ensure that AutoProtect continues its growth. To help this and support existing customers we're pleased to welcome Mark Harding, Esther Brown and James Baker.”   Mark Harding has some very useful communication skills, in the past he has spent some time as a sports journalist, which he can put to good use at building and developing business relationships with our customers ...

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Growth is Steady and Encouraging

Posted by AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd on Friday the 1st of July, 2011

"Growth is steady and encouraging..." says Southern Regional Sales Director, Joff Suter.   AutoProtect has seen a steady and encouraging growth in its independent motor retailer sector this year.   There has been a positive response to our new products, such as Auto Theft Protect and Titanium, we launched this year – they’ve certainly helped keep AutoProtect at the forefront of people’s minds.   In fact, this year a third more new dealers, producing regular business, have decided ...

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Police Praise Etching Kits

Posted by AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd on Wednesday the 1st of June, 2011

West Yorkshire police have had phenomenal success in identifying stolen vehicles identified with the same security etching system used by Auto Theft Protect.   When three vehicle examiners from West Yorkshire police were executing a warrant at a breakers yard, they had a phenomenal success in identifying no less than 35 stolen vehicles through the etching and registration system.   One of the police officers involved in the investigation said he wished "every car manufacturer had ...

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‘The Complete Package’ Car Dealer Magazine

Posted by AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd on Wednesday the 1st of June, 2011

AutoProtect provides 'the complete package' according Car Dealer magazine (issue 37). The industry recognised magazine, which is sent to more than 12,000 dealers in the industry, discussed AutoProtect's renowned product range, its commitment to flexibility and innovation.   The double page spread Car Dealer Magazine article also discussed AutoProtect’s growth in the market and its increasing customer base.   Download the Car Dealer magazine's article ...

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AutoProtect Titanium Paint Protection

Posted by AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd on Wednesday the 1st of June, 2011

AutoProtect are pleased to introduce Titanium, a revolutionary treatment which penetrates paintwork and bonds with the finish, providing a tough, long lasting barrier with an enhanced lustre and brightness of depth to protect a vehicle’s paintwork.   Rainwater contains acid and can corrode a vehicle's paintwork, especially in polluted cities. Even in summer paintwork is under attack from sand and dirt. AutoProtect Titanium is a revolutionary treatment which penetrates paintwork and bonds ...

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Auto Theft Protect Reassures Security Conscious Motorists

Posted by AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd on Tuesday the 31st of May, 2011

With less than one in five vehicle thefts solved by the police and an estimated 80,000 cloned vehicles on the UK roads, motorists are becoming increasing concerned about car crime.    As a car dealer you can offer your security conscious customers peace of mind with Auto Theft Protect.   Auto Theft Protect is a unique coding system which protects a vehicle from theft. A code is permanently etched on the vehicle's windows with a 24/7 contact telephone number for the International ...

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Used Car Industry Meeting Motorists’ Needs

Posted by AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd on Thursday the 2nd of December, 2010

 ‘‘The UK used car industry has got better and better at meeting the needs of motorists…” said Tony Gannon, British Car Actions Communication Director, in the BCA Used Car Market Report 2010. In the 20th anniversary edition of the Report, Tony Gannon also highlighted that the Used Car Industry is “providing a broad range of product at every price point, with a range of ‘value addeds’ such as warranties and servicing packages that take the worry out of choosing a used car.” ...

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Increase in IPT and VAT Tax

Posted by AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd on Thursday the 2nd of December, 2010

Following the budget in June 2010, with effect from 4th January 2011, there will be an increase in the standard and higher rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) and the standard rate of Value Added Tax (VAT).   Email your AutoProtect Agent here for further ...

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Car Dealers Hit Back at ‘Which’ Car Report

Posted by AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd on Thursday the 2nd of December, 2010

According to Autoblog UK a report published by ‘Which? Car’, claiming to reveal the dirty tricks of the motor trade, has been ‘slated’ by dealers interviewed by the online magazine. Autoblog UK reported on a recent investigation by the Consumer Association which set out to advise buyers on how to steer themselves around 'salesmen's hype'. “…motor traders have struck back branding the claims as being 'out of a time warp.’” say AutoBlog UK. Autoblog UK also interviewed Paul Everitt, ...

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Motor Insurer Warns About Car Crime

Posted by AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd on Thursday the 2nd of December, 2010

Motorists have been warned recently by a major motor insurance company to take extra precautions to avoid car crime. The insurer carried out an online survey of its customers which revealed that many people are not taking extra precautions against car crime.   For Car Crime Prevention Advice - Contact AutoProtect here ...

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