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Current Poll
Date of poll:  12 May 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will Nanjing be successful producing MG cars at Longbridge? No 39.3%
Time will tell 26.2%
Yes 34.5%
Previous Polls
Date of poll:  06 May 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Can we expect to see more carmakers reducing the size of their dealer networks this year? No 6.8%
Wait and see 5.6%
Yes 87.6%
Date of poll:  28 Apr 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Does the motor trade fulfill its environmental responsibilities? Always 9.6%
Never 24.7%
Sometimes 65.7%
Date of poll:  21 Apr 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Is there any need for the 2010 Block Exemption? I'm indifferent 15.3%
No 54.1%
Yes 30.6%
Date of poll:  15 Apr 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you think the high March sales were unduly forced by carmakers? Need more proof 11.8%
No 13.3%
Yes 74.9%
Date of poll:  07 Apr 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect dealer acquisitions to slow down this year? It has already started 16.7%
No 29.6%
Yes 53.8%
Date of poll:  01 Apr 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Did new car sales last month beat March 2007? About the same 11.0%
No 59.7%
Yes 29.2%
Date of poll:  26 Mar 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Is Tata a good owner for Land Rover and Jaguar? Let's wait and see 33.7%
No 31.7%
Yes 34.6%
Date of poll:  17 Mar 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will the Budget changes to VED move customers away from high emission cars? No 43.4%
Yes 56.6%
Date of poll:  10 Mar 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect to see a growth in carmaker servicing plans? No 19.8%
Yes 80.2%
Date of poll:  27 Feb 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect March new plate sales to beat 2007? No 71.5%
Yes 28.5%
Date of poll:  15 Feb 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will dealers sell more workshop hours this year than in 2007? No 58.7%
Yes 41.3%
Date of poll:  11 Feb 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Which do you expect to sell more of as a result of the economic downturn in 2008? New diesel models 27.7%
New small cars 23.6%
Used cars 48.7%
Date of poll:  29 Jan 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
How much money do you expect to receive following the House of Lords ruling on claims for VAT paid on demonstrator vehicles? £0 - £250,000 58.2%
£1,000,000 upwards 18.2%
£250,000 - £500,000 10.9%
£500,00 - £1,000,000 12.7%
Date of poll:  16 Jan 2008 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do dealers deliver a better standard of customer service to new car buyers compared to aftersales customers? No 39.3%
Yes 60.7%
Date of poll:  11 Dec 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect new car sales to rise in 2008? No 64.6%
Yes 35.4%
Date of poll:  04 Dec 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Would an interest rate cut benefit the new car market? No 26.5%
Yes 73.5%
Date of poll:  23 Nov 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you feel positive about the potential for growth in the aftersales sector during 2008? No 64.3%
Not sure 10.2%
Yes 25.5%
Date of poll:  13 Nov 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will the £1 per litre cost of petrol prompt a shift to more fuel efficient models? No 38.3%
Yes 61.7%
Date of poll:  30 Oct 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Would you prefer Jaguar and Land Rover to be sold to another carmaker or a private equity group? Carmaker 76.1%
Private equity group 23.9%
Date of poll:  16 Oct 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Should dealers be employing more female staff to attract and retain female customers? No 27.0%
Yes 73.0%
Date of poll:  10 Oct 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will tax relief changes in the pre-Budget Report prompt smaller dealers to sell their business before April? No 32.8%
Yes 67.2%
Date of poll:  04 Oct 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Has Pendragon's rapid expansion left it overstretched? No 4.6%
Yes 95.4%
Date of poll:  24 Sep 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Are fleets more likely to use independent garages for servicing work? No 36.7%
Yes 63.3%
Date of poll:  05 Sep 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect stronger September new car sales this month compared to last year? Absolutely not 21.4%
Maybe 10.2%
No 50.7%
Yes 17.7%
Date of poll:  16 Aug 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Is the trade doing enough to attract and retain female customers? No 69.9%
Yes 30.1%
Date of poll:  03 Aug 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Was the collapse of Dixon Motors inevitable? No 18.8%
Yes 81.2%
Date of poll:  31 Jul 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will consumers take any notice of the government's latest guide to promote green motoring? No 66.7%
Yes 33.3%
Date of poll:  10 Jul 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Is Pendragon's sale and leaseback agreement a wise move? Let's wait and see 22.4%
No 59.2%
Yes 18.4%
Date of poll:  04 Jul 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Is car retailing in the UK as depressed as Pendragon claims? No 46.9%
Yes 53.1%
Date of poll:  26 Jun 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Given current market conditions, do you expect the importance of aftersales to continue to grow in the coming months? No 17.6%
Stay the same 4.7%
Yes 77.6%
Date of poll:  19 Jun 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will the potential sale of Jaguar and Land Rover affect dealer profits? No 24.4%
Yes 75.6%
Date of poll:  06 Jun 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Have you noticed an early summer dip in customer footfall? No 12.0%
Yes 88.0%
Date of poll:  21 May 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Has dealer profitability increased in the first quarter? Marginally 29.1%
Not at all 56.0%
Significantly 14.9%
Date of poll:  11 May 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Are independents picking up more servicing business as a result of block exemption changes? No 27.3%
Yes 72.7%
Date of poll:  02 May 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Are green considerations important in new car choice? No 37.4%
Yes 62.6%
Date of poll:  24 Apr 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will extended MoT intervals result in massive business failures in the vehicle servicing sector? No 24.3%
Yes 75.7%
Date of poll:  11 Apr 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do aftersales departments have an image problem among customers? No 16.0%
Yes 84.0%
Date of poll:  03 Apr 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will the ruling in favour of Colt Cars, in restricting grey imports, cut competition in the used car market? No 47.8%
Unsure 6.0%
Yes 46.3%
Date of poll:  06 Mar 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Are manufacturers placing too much pressure on dealers to improve aftersales service? No 51.7%
Yes 48.3%
Date of poll:  28 Feb 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect March sales to be stronger than last year's? No 86.6%
Yes 13.4%
Date of poll:  07 Feb 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Should car makers be forced by EU legislation to reduce emissions? No 45.9%
Yes 54.1%
Date of poll:  25 Jan 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Is the sector improving its levels of customer service? No 30.4%
Yes 69.6%
Date of poll:  12 Jan 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will the recent interest rate rise further slow down new car sales? No 21.5%
Yes 78.5%
Date of poll:  04 Jan 2007 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect residual values to be strong in 2007? No 67.2%
Yes 32.8%
Date of poll:  18 Dec 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you anticipate major dealer group consolidation in 2007? No 13.3%
Yes 86.7%
Date of poll:  06 Dec 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect emergent Chinese brands to play a significant role in the UK? No 58.5%
Yes 41.5%
Date of poll:  29 Nov 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will over-regulation drive automotive companies out of the UK? No 16.7%
Yes 83.3%
Date of poll:  21 Nov 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Are there too many nearly-new vehicles in the used car market? No 6.7%
Yes 93.3%
Date of poll:  14 Nov 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Has November seen strong demand for used cars? No 88.5%
Yes 11.5%
Date of poll:  07 Nov 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will the rise in interest rates impact new car sales? No 14.4%
Yes 85.6%
Date of poll:  31 Oct 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will the Stern Report on climate change impact car buying trends? No 26.2%
Yes 73.8%
Date of poll:  26 Oct 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Did Matthew Carrington strengthen the RMIF during his time as chief executive? No 72.0%
Yes 28.0%
Date of poll:  19 Oct 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Are you surprised by TVR's decision to halt UK production? No 88.5%
Yes 11.5%
Date of poll:  11 Oct 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Should other car makers follow Kia's lead and offer seven year warranties? No 28.4%
Yes 71.6%
Date of poll:  03 Oct 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Does the car industry need another block exemption in 2010? No 69.0%
Yes 31.0%
Date of poll:  25 Sep 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Have September's new car sales rallied? No 88.3%
Yes 11.7%
Date of poll:  19 Sep 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will 90 MG dealers be a realistic target for Nanjing Automobile in the UK? No 67.7%
Yes 32.3%
Date of poll:  13 Sep 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you welcome the return of Lancia to the UK? No 57.8%
Yes 42.2%
Date of poll:  04 Sep 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect more Vroom style multi brand centres? No 65.0%
Yes 35.0%
Date of poll:  11 Aug 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you anticipate a strong September plate change month? No 87.5%
Yes 12.5%
Date of poll:  01 Aug 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you welcome Woolworths' move into the online car sales market? No 72.9%
Yes 27.1%
Date of poll:  11 Jul 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Would you welcome a GM alliance with Renault and Nissan? No 54.2%
Yes 45.8%
Date of poll:  04 Jul 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Has the World Cup had a negative impact on car sales? No 23.0%
Yes 77.0%
Date of poll:  14 Jun 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Did used car sales increase during the second quarter of 2006? No 84.5%
Yes 15.5%
Date of poll:  31 May 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Has meeting manufacturer standards improved sales? No 91.3%
Yes 8.7%
Date of poll:  23 May 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Does Europe need another block exemption in 2010? No 51.0%
Yes 49.0%
Date of poll:  16 May 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Is car manufacturing in Britain now in terminal decline No 16.4%
Yes 83.6%
Date of poll:  03 May 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Have you benefited from FSA compliancy No 75.8%
Yes 24.2%
Date of poll:  26 Apr 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will May's bank holidays boost car sales? No 86.3%
Yes 13.7%
Date of poll:  18 Apr 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you think Pendragon's bid for Lookers will be successful? No 65.0%
Yes 35.0%
Date of poll:  04 Apr 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Are you considering taking on a new franchise No 59.3%
Yes 40.7%
Date of poll:  17 Mar 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect dealer profitability to improve this year? No 91.6%
Yes 8.4%
Date of poll:  27 Feb 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will private new car sales in March exceed last year's total? No 88.9%
Yes 11.1%
Date of poll:  07 Feb 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will Pendragon's acquisition of Reg Vardy be good news for the industry No 68.7%
Yes 31.3%
Date of poll:  09 Jan 2006 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect used car volumes to increase in 2006? No 74.8%
Yes 25.2%
Date of poll:  12 Dec 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Who would be the best owner for Reg Vardy? Lookers 30.2%
Pendragon 69.8%
Date of poll:  02 Dec 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Would you welcome a Pendragon acquisition of Vardy? No 43.8%
Yes 56.2%
Date of poll:  22 Nov 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect dealership staff turnover to increase by the end of the year? No 8.6%
Yes 91.4%
Date of poll:  03 Nov 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Are there too many niche car sectors for dealers to sell effectively? No 28.0%
Yes 72.0%
Date of poll:  10 Oct 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you see the revamp of the RMI as a positive step? No 37.6%
Yes 62.4%
Date of poll:  20 Sep 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you welcome the BSI Kitemark scheme for garages No 19.6%
Yes 80.4%
Date of poll:  25 Aug 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will the scrapping of the location clause help your business? No 52.8%
Yes 47.2%
Date of poll:  04 Aug 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will the interest rate cut stimulate September plate sales? No 84.5%
Yes 15.5%
Date of poll:  25 Jul 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Is Nanjing ownership positive news for the MG brand? No 45.4%
Yes 54.6%
Date of poll:  19 Jul 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Would you welcome Shanghai Automotive ownership of MG Rover?
 No 62.2%
Yes 37.8%
Date of poll:  23 Jun 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect other dealer groups to follow HR Owen and Priory Group and sell off sites? No 8.3%
Yes 91.7%
Date of poll:  24 May 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Has your business benefited from the new FSA rules? No 81.4%
Yes 18.6%
Date of poll:  27 Apr 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Have your used car sales grown this year? No 64.1%
Yes 35.9%
Date of poll:  18 Apr 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Have you been hampered by MoT computerisation? No 58.5%
Yes 41.5%
Date of poll:  08 Apr 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Is there a future for car production in Longbridge after the collapse of MG Rover's China deal? No 74.6%
Yes 25.4%
Date of poll:  07 Apr 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you think MG Rover has a future? No 60.3%
Yes 39.7%
Date of poll:  09 Mar 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect dealer margins to be squeezed in 2005? No 13.1%
Yes 86.9%
Date of poll:  22 Feb 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you think new car sales will be strong in March? No 78.9%
Yes 21.1%
Date of poll:  25 Jan 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will other buying groups spring up in the wake of the Retail Automotive Alliance? No 19.7%
Yes 80.3%
Date of poll:  12 Jan 2005 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect new car retail prices to rise in 2005? No 74.5%
Yes 25.5%
Date of poll:  20 Dec 2004 Answer Percentage of Votes
Do you expect new car retail sales to pick up in January? No 70.2%
Yes 29.8%
Date of poll:  26 Nov 2004 Answer Percentage of Votes
Would you welcome a London based British motor show? No 81.5%
Yes 18.5%
Date of poll:  31 Oct 2004 Answer Percentage of Votes
With the collapse of the AutoExcel show would you favour one biennial aftermarket show? No 33.3%
Yes 66.7%
Date of poll:  01 Sep 2004 Answer Percentage of Votes
Are you optimistic about new car sales in September? No 70.1%
Yes 29.9%
Date of poll:  13 Jul 2004 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will new car sales top 2.6 million in 2004? No 70.4%
Yes 29.6%
Date of poll:  29 Jun 2004 Answer Percentage of Votes
Did Euro 2004 have a negative impact on your business? No 35.7%
Yes 64.3%
Date of poll:  08 Jun 2004 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will the threat of rising fuel prices and interest rates hit new car sales? No 10.6%
Yes 89.4%
Date of poll:  28 Apr 2004 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will your business benefit from the Birmingham Motor Show? No 76.2%
Yes 23.8%
Date of poll:  17 Mar 2004 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will you be supporting the forthcoming Car Wise scheme? No 42.7%
Yes 57.3%
Date of poll:  18 Feb 2004 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will March become the strongest month for new car sales? No 53.9%
Yes 46.1%
Date of poll:  12 Jan 2004 Answer Percentage of Votes
Are you more in favour of adopting the Euro than you were 12 months ago? No 67.8%
Yes 32.2%
Date of poll:  09 Dec 2003 Answer Percentage of Votes
Are you optimistic about growing your business in 2004? No 35.0%
Yes 65.0%
Date of poll:  28 Nov 2003 Answer Percentage of Votes
Will manufacturers help to fund independent repairers? No 76.1%
Yes 23.9%
Date of poll:  24 Nov 2003 Answer Percentage of Votes
Has customer footfall dropped off in November? No 12.9%
Yes 87.1%
Date of poll:  06 Nov 2003 Answer Percentage of Votes
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