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Here at 67 Degrees, we’re proud to be doing things differently. When dealers come to us looking to create or redesign a website, we’re able to offer a variety of solutions to help their business succeed.  We understand that a one-size-fits-all solution isn’t necessarily the best one, so we provide the option of templated sites, custom builds, or completely bespoke designs depending on your dealership's requirements. Voldi - a used car dealer based in the heart of Notting...

When it comes to creating a bespoke website for specialist dealerships, we go the extra mile to make sure our customers get exactly what they want.  From fantastic functionality through to exceptional user experience, our websites are designed and developed to perform as the central hub for your business. Whether you’re looking for a completely custom build, would prefer to opt for a templated option or somewhere inbetween, 67 Degrees is here to take your dealership beyond the foreco...

One of our favourite weekends of the year, the much-anticipated 2021 Festival of Speed returned to Goodwood on the 8th-11th July. Just down the road from us here in sunny Sussex, Goodwood’s Festival of Speed is the world’s greatest coming together of motorsport and car culture, welcoming thousands of visitors across four days of high-speed and adrenaline fuelled action. Showcasing some of the world’s most expensive and elaborate cars, it’s the ultimate celebration of ev...

The pandemic has given a boost to all sorts of hobbies and whilst houseplants took over in 2020, the latest trend taking the internet by storm is 'cardening', which is just as it sounds, gardening in your car! Here at 67 Degrees, our office is adorned in many plants, so of course, we had a go at decorating our dashboards. What do you think, road rage relief or just downright daft? How did 'cardening' begin? In the “flower power” generation in the 60s, the original Volkswagen Bee...

The Car Dealer Power Awards are back for 2021, giving you the chance to have a say on the best suppliers to do business with - and we want you to have yours! For the last three years in a row, we’ve been proud recipients of the coveted Website Provider for Independent Dealers Award thanks to your votes of support. We’ve also previously won the prestigious Extra Mile Award back in 2018 - only a couple of years since 67 Degrees was founded. It’s an award which recognises a...

Specialising in the sale of performance, sports and luxury used cars, Premier GT required a new website that represented the brand to its fullest. So, we needed to ensure their trusted brand was protected and digitally replicated to the best standards possible.  Website design and development is at the heart of what we do and since our inception five years ago, we’ve been working with some of the best used car dealerships across the UK. We’re proud to work with a diverse range ...

Introducing a brand new website for classic and sports car dealers, Classic Chrome. Established in 1989 and based in South West London, the company is one of the UK’s premier classic and sports car dealers, and we are delighted to welcome them to the 67 Degrees family.  Classic Chrome came to us seeking a website that represented the brand, its values, and five-star reputation. Specialising in some of the very best examples of premium-level manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Ferrari...

2021 is a big year for Jeep as it marks eight decades of manufacturing history with its iconic range of off-road vehicles. Leaders within the 4x4 market, Jeep is a brand that’s stood the test of time and its popularity continues to soar as the demand for crossover SUVs grows.  Where it all Began It was at the outbreak of World War II that Jeep really made its mark, when it was adopted as the American military’s official army vehicle, going into mass production in 1941. Prior...

From small independent dealers to large car supermarkets, specialist and prestige dealers to franchise groups, we’ve proudly launched some of the best used car dealership websites in the UK. During the past five years, we’ve been busy growing our reputation within the automotive industry and have become a disruptor in the sector, as dealers seek to find the best online solutions for their businesses.  But don’t just take our word for it of course, we’ll let our cus...

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, so we’re taking the opportunity to remind you how important it is to look after yourself and your mental health.  Mental health problems right here in the UK are more common than you may think. Did you know that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England? That’s some pretty shocking stats. This includes mixed anxiety and depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive and panic disorders, which a...

It’s been a hot topic of conversation in the automotive industry this week; will Google immerse itself in the world of automotive by displaying used car stock from dealers? We discuss more and look at the impact this could have here in the UK and when Google For Cars could make an appearance. The rumour mill  So where did this all come from? Well rumours started to circulate late last week when President of an SEO company in America - Jim Kreinbrink of Hyper Dog Media (@denverseo) -...

Happy Birthday to us! We’ve reached a milestone in our 67 Degrees journey as we turn five years old.  The balloons are out, the cake is ready to eat and the party poppers are going off in celebration as we reflect back on five years of creative website design and marketing services within the automotive industry, and what a time it’s been...  Back to the Beginning We began our journey back in April 2016, founded by friends and former colleagues Laura Coleby and Justin Wo...

Social media isn’t something to be feared, it should be embraced; let us help you build a social media presence to be proud of. Here at 67 Degrees, we offer full social media management across a range of platforms.  Incredibly, more than half the world is now on social media, but some car dealerships are nervous to invest in it. In today’s digital age, having a social media presence is an absolute necessity for your dealership if you’re to reach your dream customers.&nbsp...

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been nominated for the County Business Clubs Virtual Awards Sussex in the Sales & Marketing category.  The event has been organised to celebrate and recognise achievements - however big or small - from businesses across Sussex. In what’s been a year like no other, it’s so important to celebrate the wins and good news in support of local companies like us.  Amidst multiple lockdowns, we’ve dug deep to provide exe...

With Easter around the corner, we’d be missing a trick if we didn’t feature an article on Easter eggs in cars...not of the chocolate variety though. We’re talking about the hidden images or items found in some of our everyday cars. If you don’t have a clue what we’re going on about, let us explain: Aside from the delicious egg-shaped chocolates we enjoy at this time of year, Easter egg is also a term that describes a hidden message or image often found in a video g...

We’re looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our team and it could be you... Our business is growing at an incredible rate, so we’re recruiting outstanding people to be part of the 67 Degrees journey.  With huge demand for our digital marketing services in the UK automotive sector, we’re looking for a skilled, driven, passionate and determined sales professional to join our team.  We’re based at Brighton City Airport in Shoreham-by-Se...

Do you want to work for one of the automotive industry’s most exciting marketing agencies in the UK? Then you’ve come to the right place! Here at 67 Degrees we’re looking for Marketing Executives of all levels to join our team based in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. Our business is expanding at an incredible rate, so we’re on the lookout for outstanding people to be part of our journey. WHO ARE WE? We’re an SME based at Shoreham Airport specialising in innovative ...

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 is here and it’s all about celebrating women’s achievements and raising awareness against gender bias. How can we collectively forge a gender equal world and take action for equality? IWD looks to address these issues and more.   Working within automotive comes with its own gender challenges in what is typically a male-dominated industry, but that is gradually changing. We’re fully supportive of this shift and we’re do...

You may notice a couple of familiar faces on the front of this month’s Sussex Business Times... Huge thanks to the magazine for featuring us as its March cover stars! In the edition we talk all things 67 Degrees and discuss how as a small Shoreham-based business, we’re making big moves in the automotive industry. From our humble beginnings in 2016 when Laura and Justin co-founded the company, through to navigating 2020’s COVID pandemic, we discuss it all.  Supporting a c...

We’re extremely excited to introduce a brand new website for Wilsons, which is set to completely revolutionise the way in which its customers can purchase a vehicle. As the largest family run multi-franchise dealership and used car supermarket in the South of England, we are very proud to be working in partnership with Wilsons to help them create a website which offers a seamless end-to-end ecommerce experience. It marks another big step for us here at 67 Degrees as we welcome Wilsons to...

As a Sussex-based business, we’re actively supporting causes in our community and are proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming S7 VIP Quiz.  Organised by our friends at Search Seven, the Virtual Interactive Pub Quiz is one of many events being planned for the year in a bid to raise £77,000 for 10 chosen charities.   Dubbed the #share77k campaign, the charities to benefit are; Rockinghorse Children’s Charity, RISE, The Sussex Beacon, Royal Brompton & Harefield ...

Friday night welcomed the much-anticipated Used Car Awards 2020, which had been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Showcasing the very best of the motor trade, it was the first time in its history that the awards were broadcast online. Undeterred by the current lockdown, the Used Car Awards were hosted by TV presenter Mike Brewer - best known for his Wheeler Dealer series - and Car Dealer Magazine founder James Baggott. Together they revealed the winning dealers and best used cars throu...

Determined not to let the January lockdown blues get us down, we set ourselves a fitness focussed challenge throughout the month and went head-to-head in a steps-per-day competition.  The 31-day team ‘Step It Up Challenge’ aimed to get us all moving and motivated throughout January, whilst we all work from home. It has provided a focus on our overall health and wellbeing post-Christmas and also helped us kick-start 2021 as we mean to go on. According to statistics provided by ...

All hail our four-legged friends! January is Walk Your Dog Month, encouraging dog owners up and down the country to get out in the fresh air and make your beloved mutts day.  Yes it’s cold, yes it’s raining, but as the old saying goes; “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” Your dog will love you for it!  But getting outside for winter walks isn’t only beneficial for your dog, it has many positive effects on us humans too. Lockd...

As a local employer in Sussex, we’re proud to be part of the Living Wage Campaign. Launched in 2012, the Brighton & Hove Living Wage Campaign encourages local businesses like us to voluntarily pay all employees the real living wage, instead of the government’s national minimum wage.  Here at 67 Degrees, we are passionate about our business and we are passionate about our people. The Living Wage Campaign ensures that employees earn over and above the government's national mi...

Many happy returns to the iconic Porsche Boxster which celebrates its 25th birthday this year. Feeling old? So are we! Porsche fans were left jumping for joy when it was announced this week that to mark the Boxster’s 25th anniversary, it has produced a limited edition run of roadsters based on the 718 GTS 4.0. Dubbed the ‘Boxster 25 Years’, sports car enthusiasts will need to part with just over £72,000 to get their hands on one when it goes on sale in March. In honou...

So 2021 is here, but sadly we start the year in another lockdown. Are we surprised? Well the answer is no, not really, but it is a real shame we find ourselves back here once again.  However, here at 67 Degrees, we aim to start the year as we mean to go on - with determination, positivity and a healthier approach to the months ahead. It’s all too easy to get bogged down in the stress and worry that the pandemic brings, but we’re not having it anymore. The festivities are over ...

2020 has without doubt been a year like no other. It’s a year many of us would like to forget, but it’s also a year for acknowledging and celebrating the small wins in what has undoubtedly been a testing time. As 2020 draws to a close, we’ve reflected on the past 12 months and what a journey it’s been for us here at 67 Degrees. Whilst it has proved to be a challenging time, it has also been a year for growth as we welcomed four new starters to the team.  With the c...

For many of us, it’s not the Christmas we had planned. We know many of our customers are currently living under Tier 4 restrictions and from Boxing Day, we’ll be right there with you as Sussex becomes yet another county to fall under the UK’s toughest coronavirus measures.  But we’ve been here before, and together we can get through it. Christmas is a time for caring, sharing and being surrounded by the ones we love - even if it is over Zoom this year! It’s a ...

The big day is just around the corner, but if you’re still looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for the car lover in your life, then we’ve got you covered! We’ve put together our list of the top five fun festive gifts for car fans, which also make great stocking fillers too...  4D Number Plate Yes, 4D number plates are a thing now! Hailed as the ‘latest and greatest number plate text style out there’ 4D plates are now being produced due to popular demand...

If you’re not waking up excited about going to work, then you’re definitely in the wrong job!  Here at 67 Degrees, we can change all of that. Due to continued growth and a number of exciting new projects in the pipeline, we’re on the hunt for talented and passionate people to help shape our business.  If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of our award-winning team, then you’ll be pleased to hear that we’re recruiting for the fol...

Receiving recognition for what we do is always a welcome surprise, so when we heard that we’d been shortlisted in The Virtual Business Awards Sussex, we were over the moon!  In what has been a tough year for the business community, the awards have been put on to celebrate and recognise achievements from businesses across Sussex in 2020 and we’ve been shortlisted in the Sussex Success Story category.  So what does it mean to be nominated? The category was set up to recogn...

It’s been a busy time for us here at 67 Degrees as customers look to update and reinvent their websites to incorporate online sales solutions and a seamless buying journey.  We’re pleased to have welcomed Avalon Motor Company into the 67 Degrees family last month, with their brand new website going live at the end of November. Located in Glastonbury, Somerset, Avalon is a used car dealership with a fantastic selection of vehicles.  Established for over 30 years, family is...

Despite the current lockdown, it’s full steam ahead for us here at 67 Degrees as we continue to provide the very best service to our customers. At the end of October, we were pleased to go live with a brand new website for R Symons LTD. Specialising in electric vehicles, R Symons is one of the original independent retail specialists in this ever-expanding market.  Since the business began 10 years ago, it has evolved dramatically and is now the largest supplier of used Teslas in the...

It's been a big week for EV as the UK government announced its plans to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030. A deadline date that has been brought forward twice already now, having previously been pinned for 2040 and subsequently, 2035. The news comes as part of a wider green plan being rolled out by the government to tackle climate change. As we know, it’s a hugely important subject and one that needs to be addressed to ensure the planet can continue to be enjoyed for genera...