Big Motoring World vs Trustpilot, employee car ownership scheme under spotlight, and IMDA calls out service history GDPR excuses – with Nigel McMinn, episode 220
About this episode
Nigel McMinn, former COO of Lookers and now managing director of Pibus Recruitment, joins the Car Dealer Podcast to discuss various industry challenges. Key topics include the controversy surrounding Big Motoring World and Trustpilot, the impact of proposed tax changes on employee car ownership schemes, and the ongoing issues with service history transparency in the automotive sector. McMinn shares insights from his extensive career, touching on the pressures of the new car market and the recruitment landscape, particularly the demand for skilled technicians. The episode highlights the need for better communication and collaboration within the industry.
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Suzuki Jimny
"...from Japan. That is the ECU for the broken Suzuki Jimny that we imported that has arrived on special deli..."
Volkswagen Ups
"...o Joe and I had a little walk around, picked some Volkswagen Ups, Volvo, a couple more Suzuki Jimneys, had a sit d..."
Land Rover Range Rover
"ups and downs. But for me, Range Rover, Land Rover would always be in"
Mercedes-Benz GLS
"good products, X7, you know, GLS, you know, big lumps of cars, but nothing seems"
Kia Picanto
"But if I do have a sudden influx of Kia Picantos, I know where to send them."
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