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How to look after your car when you're not using it

Oodle Articles

28 Nov 2023

From time to time, you may not need to use your car. This could be due to illness, because you’re away, you’re trying to save money on fuel, or simply down to bad weather. Whatever the reason, the last thing you want is for your car to conk out while it’s not being used. Read on to find out how to keep your car in good shape if you won’t be driving it for a while.

Winter maintenance

Vehicle Care

4 Sept 2023

As winter finally begins to bite, now is the time to make sure that both you and your car are as well prepared as possible for the colder months ahead.

Phil Williams, Oodle’s chief commercial officer, Umesh Samani, chairman of the IMDA, Jim Reid, MD Jim Reid Vehicle Sales and services and Stuart Saunders, founder & managing director, Urban Car Company.
Phil Williams, Oodle’s chief commercial officer, Umesh Samani, chairman of the IMDA, Jim Reid, MD Jim Reid Vehicle Sales and services and Stuart Saunders, founder & managing director, Urban Car Company.
Phil Williams, Oodle’s chief commercial officer, Umesh Samani, chairman of the IMDA, Jim Reid, MD Jim Reid Vehicle Sales and services and Stuart Saunders, founder & managing director, Urban Car Company.

5 steps to success for independent dealers

Supporting Business

10 Nov 2022

We were delighted to sponsor Automotive Management’s latest live event November 10th 2022 that included a lively IDMA panel session discussing the top 5 steps to success for independent used car dealers. Phil Williams joined Umesh Samani, Jim Reid and Stuart Saunders to unpick the key challenges facing the industry and examine how independents can position themselves for success.

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Today, it's all about the experience - and not just online.

Oodle Articles

8 Apr 2022

White goods, TVs, stereos and other big household purchases were once considered important enough to warrant a visit to a store

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Your next MOT or service

Vehicle Care

15 Mar 2022

Most independent garages (and those attached to dealerships) and MOT Centres’ remained open during lockdown

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Designer
Designer

The road to recovery

Oodle Articles

28 Feb 2022

If you are currently in a payment break, we will contact you around 20 days before your next payment is due. There is no need to contact us before then.

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Car dealerships in England re-open

Top Tips

6 Feb 2022

When will local dealerships be opening post-covid?

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Freelancer
Freelancer

Breaking down during Covid-19

Vehicle Care

12 Jan 2022

As restrictions around the Coronavirus begin to ease, more people will be venturing out in the vehicles and for some, especially whereby their cars have been stationary for a while, this is when faults and anomalies become more apparent.

Cleaning your vehicle with household products

Vehicle Care

31 May 2020

What household products can I use to clean my vehicle?

Starting your vehicle when not in use

Vehicle Care

7 Apr 2020

Should I turn my vehicle on if I am not using it frequently?

Will my brakes seize if they're not in use?

Vehicle Care

6 Apr 2020

I’m not using my vehicle frequently, will my vehicle brakes begin to seize up?

Oodle Car Finance makes "Sunday Times 100 Best Mid Companies to Work for"

Oodle Articles

25 Feb 2020

Extraordinary levels of employee engagement cited by judges

Oodle Car Finance sponsors Severn Stars

Sponsorship

19 Feb 2020

With the start of the new year comes a new opportunity for Oodle, and we’re excited to announce that we will be sponsoring Gloucestershire and Worcestershire professional netball team Severn Stars for the upcoming season!

James Gornall completes trade price cars racing line-up

Sponsorship

18 Feb 2020

Trade Price Cars Racing can today confirm that reigning MINI Challenge champion James Gornall will complete its driver line-up for the 2020 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season.

Bobby Thompson joins trade price cars racing for 2020

Sponsorship

18 Feb 2020

Trade Price Cars Racing is pleased to announce the signing of rising star Bobby Thompson for the 2020 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season.

Car buying - will "click and deliver" be the new way in?

Oodle Articles

28 Oct 2019

The road ahead for car buying

The Future of Car Buying

Oodle Articles

28 Oct 2019

What will we be driving in the next 10 years? Diesel? Electric? Hybrid? Hydrogen?