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This is where you will find all of the latest finance news relating to First Response Finance, including tips, guides, fund raising, product announcements and general fun and interesting information for our car, motorbike and van dealer partners.
A guide to vehicle recalls for car dealers
There are countless ways you can use AI to help you in the day-to-day running of your dealership. AI can help you save time, improve your customer communications, and even help you sell more cars.
So, if you're considering using AI in your dealership, we have put together a few handy tips on how to get started.
A practical guide to AI for car dealers
AI has been in the news recently, and if you're considering using AI in your dealership, we have put together a few handy tips on how to get started.
How to become a car finance dealer
This guide aims to give you an in-depth overview of the benefits of offering car finance to your customers, and the benefits to your dealership by joining the other thousands of car finance dealers.
Top 10 social media tips for car dealers in 2024
We have put together a list of our top 10 tips to help car finance dealers get more engagement, likes, follows, and sales from their social media in 2024.
The number 1 finance company for car finance dealers
We were voted the 'Best Car Finance Provider' and 'Firm of the Year' at the Consumer Credit Awards 2022 and 2023 by thousands of our customers.
The challenges facing van dealers in 2024
In recent years, the tough economy and the cost-of-living crisis, have led van finance companies to tighten lending criteria. First Response Finance can help van dealers sell more vans to more of their sub-prime customers
A guide to managing customer complaints
Dealing with complaints can be a stressful experience for all involved. Our guide will help you manage your complaints more effectively, and help you help your customers.
The Dealer Spotlight - Snodhurst Car Sales
Introducing our first 'Dealer Spotlight' blog series, featuring Jon Primett, Director of Snodhurst Car Sales, a family-owned business with deep roots in the motor trade.
It's good to talk!
As Bob Hoskins famously said in BT ads, "It's good to talk." Simplifying the process of customers being able to contact you should be a top priority, as it can significantly influence their purchasing decisions.
Who is the best subprime finance company?
We've been rated as one of the best sub-prime finance companies in the UK, as voted for by those whose opinions matter most – the motor dealers who use our service.
Never forget what it's like to be a customer
In the motor trade, making a good first impression is important, as you only get one chance to win over potential customers.
The FCA consumer duty and car finance dealers
The FCA introduced Consumer Duty following an investigation that revealed several issues in the industry. Make sure you and your dealership are ready for the new regulations.
Accelerate your motorbike sales
With over 23 years of experience and more than 200,000 satisfied customers, we're here to help you accelerate your motorbike sales.
Introducing our new dealer website
We understand the importance of having all the necessary information and tools at your fingertips. That's why we've created a clean, user-friendly website that puts everything you need in one place.
An award-winning company
Our people have a strong understanding of our company's vision and values, and we truly believe in putting our dealers and customers at the heart of everything we do.
A guide to social media for car finance dealers
If you're struggling to get your dealerships social media working, check out our guide on how to get the basics right and sell more cars on social media.
Audit your dealership's energy usage
Your dealership could benefit from conducting its own business energy audit to understand how much energy you're using. Check out our guide to find out more!
How to sell more vehicles on finance
At First Response Finance, dealers often ask, "How can I boost vehicle sales on finance?" While there's no one-size-fits-all solution, check our guide on how you can start selling more on finance.
Our flexibility will help you sell more
Our manual Underwriters can assess each application on its own merits, which gives us the ability and flexibility to approve complex deals - we understand the importance of real people making real decisions.
We're just a phone call away
We know the frustration of navigating complex phone menus when all you want is to speak to a real person and get your question answered.
A company you can count on
In times of uncertainty, we discuss why motor dealers can place their trust in us, and why First Response Finance are a company they can count on.
Why you should partner with First Response Finance
If you want to work with one of the best sub-prime finance companies in the UK, First Response Finance is here for you.