Tips & Guides

Practical advice on running, marketing and growing a car dealership.

Shoot for Editing: How to Photograph Vehicles That Come Out Clean
Dealer Tips

Shoot for Editing: How to Photograph Vehicles That Come Out Clean

Most car photography advice is about making a single photo look good. Angles, golden hour, get low, clean the wheels. All of it sound, and

· 5 min read
How to Sell Cars on Facebook Marketplace & TikTok (2026)
Tips & Guides

How to Sell Cars on Facebook Marketplace & TikTok (2026)

A practical 2026 guide for dealers: how to sell cars on Facebook Marketplace and TikTok with better listings, photos, video, fast replies and compliant selling, then turn that reach into real website leads.

· 6 min read
How to Build a Car Dealer Website for Free (Step-by-Step)
Car dealer websites

How to Build a Car Dealer Website for Free (Step-by-Step)

A step-by-step guide to building a genuinely free car dealer website, from creating your account to adding stock and going live, no credit card required.

· 7 min read
Consumer Duty for Car Dealers: What You Need to Know
Tips & Guides

Consumer Duty for Car Dealers: What You Need to Know

What the FCA Consumer Duty means for car dealers who broker finance: fair value, clear communications, avoiding foreseeable harm, and the record-keeping that proves it.

· 7 min read
How to Build a Car Dealer Website with AI (Step-by-Step)
AI tools

How to Build a Car Dealer Website with AI (Step-by-Step)

A practical, step-by-step walkthrough of building a car dealer website with AI, from describing your dealership to AI-generated design, vehicle descriptions and photos, with honest notes on what still needs a human touch.

· 7 min read
Car Dealership Marketing Ideas That Actually Work
Tips & Guides

Car Dealership Marketing Ideas That Actually Work

Low-cost car dealership marketing ideas, ranked by effort and return: Google Business Profile, reviews, free social posting, local SEO, stock photos, and follow-up systems any independent dealer can run.

· 7 min read
Accepting Online Deposits on Your Dealer Website
Payments & Finance

Accepting Online Deposits on Your Dealer Website

Online car deposit payments let buyers secure a vehicle instantly, cutting time-wasters and unpaid holds. Here's how to set up deposits with Stripe, PayPal, Square or SumUp, plus refund terms to put in writing.

· 7 min read
AI vs Traditional Car Dealer Website Builders: What's Different?
AI tools

AI vs Traditional Car Dealer Website Builders: What's Different?

AI website builders launch a dealer site in minutes; traditional builders take weeks by hand. Here's an honest look at speed, quality, control, SEO and cost, so you can pick the right one.

· 9 min read
VAT Margin Scheme for Used Car Dealers Explained
Tips & Guides

VAT Margin Scheme for Used Car Dealers Explained

A clear breakdown of the UK VAT margin scheme for used car dealers: who qualifies, how VAT due = margin x 1/6 works, worked examples, invoicing rules, and record-keeping.

· 7 min read
DMS for Small & Independent Dealers: A Buyer's Guide
Dealer Management System

DMS for Small & Independent Dealers: A Buyer's Guide

What actually matters when choosing a DMS for small dealers - must-have features, pricing traps to avoid, and a practical buyer's checklist.

· 8 min read
Best Free Website Software for Used Car Dealers (2026)
Comparison

Best Free Website Software for Used Car Dealers (2026)

Most "free" car dealer website software is a trial in disguise. Here's how to spot genuinely free plans, the common catches, and what Vehiso's real free plan (no card, 5 vehicles, DMS included) actually includes.

· 7 min read
Local SEO for Car Dealers: A Google Business Profile Guide
Tips & Guides

Local SEO for Car Dealers: A Google Business Profile Guide

A step-by-step guide to local SEO for car dealers: Google Business Profile setup, NAP consistency, reviews and local keywords, with a practical checklist.

· 6 min read

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