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An Englishman and a Welshman walked into a pub…..I mean recorded a podcast. Want to know more about whats happening in the motor industry? Our podcast will educate and enlighten your world, with regular hosts, Craig Hart along with Matt Howells and special guests. If there is anything in the industry you’d like to know more about, use the "Send in a voice message". Dont forget to click the follow button!

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    • May 10, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Eleven - 'Woman In Motor' special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 36:56


    In this episode, we welcomed along a female business owner to discuss what it's like to be a 'Woman In Motor'. We discuss the challenges woman face in the motor industry and how to break down the barriers. This episode really gets into the detail. Press play, sit back and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedopcast/message

    Ten - 'Neurodiversity'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 38:18


    With it being ‘Neurodiversity week - 18th 22nd March' we felt it would only be right to record a special episode about this very important subject. In this episode you get to understand what living with neurodivergent conditions really look like and how they can be impacted on a daily basis. It's educational and well worth a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedopcast/message

    Nine - 'Auction Special' with industry expert Philip Nothard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 67:08


    In this 'special guest' episode, we welcome along industry expert Philip Nothard to discuss everything 'auctions'. We discuss how covid changed the auction landscape forever and how AI can benefit the trade buying process. Press play, sit back and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedopcast/message

    Eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 38:41


    In this monthly episode we cover the latest automotive news, trends and much more. We discuss the upcoming model releases including Tesla's Cypertruck & VW's I.D. 7. We also talk to the new 'controversial ULEZ zone' & EV range - are we now at the tipping point to relax range anxiety? SMMT new & used quarterly data and how the LCV market is becoming trendy. Press play, sit back & enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedopcast/message

    Seven - LCV Special with guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 76:17


    In this 'special guest' episode, we welcome along an LCV business owner to discuss what it takes to run a successful business. This episode really gets into the detail. We dive into how the business was born, what it takes to grow, what to avoid and how to overcome hurdles. Press play, sit back and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedopcast/message

    Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 47:58


    In this special episode, Pete will be reminiscing about his career with Close Brothers before he departs in December. We will be also be discussing the general health of the used car market, agency model & at long last that review of Craig's new bed! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedopcast/message

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    Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 44:35


    In this episode, the lads will be discussing both the general health of the used car market and how inflation is impacting the size of our chocolate biscuits. Stock music provided by ikoliks, from Pond5. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedopcast/message

    Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 40:17


    In this episode, the lads talk about agency sales and whether there is any truth behind the rumour that customers are downsizing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedopcast/message

    Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 45:28


    In this episode, the lads talk about the affects of the new car market on used car supply for next few years, electric vehicles and smashed avocado and eggs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedopcast/message

    Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 35:07


    Episode two focuses on the adoption of electric vehicles, with the team discussing what's its like to live with an electric vehicle. We also cover off five key points that car dealers can use to help prepare for the transition to electric. Stock music provided by ikoliks, from Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedopcast/message

    One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 14:46


    Our first foray into podcasting. We review key highlights from the new car & LCV 2021 market, used car market and touch on 2022s new buzzword VUCA. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedopcast/message

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