Getting the most out of Red and Amber aftersales opportunities – a lesson from the world of international Rugby Union
Recently, for an article in AM Online, we asked our very own Performance Director, his views on how to get the most out of aftersales department opportunities, that for a lot of retailers, are currently not being fully exploited. You can read what Steve had to say...
Our day out at the Henry Ford Academy
We've got some great clients, including Ford UK and we were delighted to be invited to attend their 2022 Dealer Conference to hear all about their great plans and new products, while also having a chance to catch up with some familiar faces from the Ford Dealer...
Our deepest condolences to the Royal Family
No Mr Bond I expect you to drive!
We’re really pleased to say that Direct Affinity Europe will be taking part in Bangers4Ben 2022, running from the 8th to 11th of October. We’ve just had details of the route and it’s pretty daunting as it winds its way through France into Monaco, with the return leg...
The automotive retail outlook: cloudy but some silver linings
We've not looked at the retail automotive sales picture for a while - let's face it, the market has been so kinked that there's little to be learned from a situation where supply was so seriously (and unnaturally restricted). However we'll be keeping a much closer eye...
Our 5 Year Club boasts two new members
We mentioned Gill Clark (left) in dispatches last month for making employee of the month for July and for being on the cusp of joining our 5 Year Club - well here's the photo to show it's now official! What's more it's fabulous to be able to also induct Emma Abbott...
Double Bubble for Gill!
It's double congratulations to our very one, one and only Gill Clark! Not only is Gill Employee of the Month for July; as of the 29th of August she will have been part of the Direct Affinity Europe crew in Tenerife for 5 years - those new 5 Year Club members are...
Membership of our Tenerife 5-Year Club increases again!
We like an anniversary at Direct Affinity Towers - in fact we like any excuse for a bit a bit of a celebration, (particularly if it involves cake) and this month marks a big celebration for two of our management team lynch-pins: Fiona Westwood and Steph Ohanlon,...
Summer Spanish Car spots
If you spend any time in Tenerife one of things you'll notice, if you're a bit of a petrol head, are the number of old cars that are rust free and fresh as daisies - thanks to the climate. Here are two of our latest spots - cars that we'd happily bring back to the UK....