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It’s been a big week for awards in the automotive industry and not one to miss a bash, we were delighted to attend the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2021. Organised by Motor Trader Magazine and held at the glamorous Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Tuesday 30th November, the event welcomed hundreds of representatives from retailers and suppliers within automotive.  The evening was hosted by impressionist Jon Culshaw who charmed the crowd with his comedic act, including impersonatio...

Well, what a night. It was great to be back at The Brewery in London for the much anticipated Used Car Awards 2021 on Monday evening (29th November). The event welcomed the cream of the crop from the used car industry as hundreds of dealers from across the UK descended on the capital for what promised to be a big night...and it did not disappoint!  Organised by Car Dealer Magazine, TV’s Mike Brewer managed to keep a lively crowd under control (for most of the time anyway!) as guests...

Back in October, we were very excited to launch the brand new website for Humphries & Parks. The well-established Kent-based car dealership required a website to reflect their quality used cars and an incredible reputation, having been in business for over 70 years. The Brief To help drive their business forward, Humphries & Parks were looking for a website to warmly welcome their customers. We needed to provide an insight into the family-owned and operated business, which is the UK...

Facebook has got everyone talking again and this time it’s all about its new name. In an online announcement made by Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, on Thursday 28th October, he explained the social media giant will be changing the name of its holding company to Meta. As part of his plans to build the “metaverse” - a world immersed in virtual reality - he outlined his vision for the future of the company which has faced recent scrutiny. The brand new Meta logo has been released...

Award season well and truly kicked off in style on Tuesday night (19 October) when we attended the Motor Trader Independent Dealer Awards 2021 in Coventry. It was great to see the automotive industry come together following 18 months of virtual ceremonies, and we were lucky enough to bring home an award too!  Our Used Car Website of the Year Winner Congratulations to our customer, Premier GT, for winning Used Car Website of the Year, which we feel is very much deserved. Premier GT’...

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an award-winning team, then we could have just the role for you! We’re currently recruiting for a Full Stack Software Engineer (PHP) to help shape our business and take us to the next level. It’s the team that makes 67 Degrees a great place to work, so we’re on the hunt for talented and passionate people to be part of our family.  Who are 67 Degrees? Working exclusively within the automotive industry, we...

It’s celebrations all round here at 67 Degrees as we toast not one, but TWO wins at this year’s Car Dealer Power Awards! The awards organised by Car Dealer Magazine premiered live on their website and YouTube channel at 6pm on Wednesday 13th October. They highlight the best suppliers to do business with as well as the best car manufacturers to represent in a dealership.  During an online presentation, we were awarded the Website Provider for Independent Dealers award AND the E...

The Used Car Awards are back for 2021 and we can’t wait to attend what is without doubt one of the biggest events in the motor industry calendar.  Organised by Car Dealer Magazine, the much-anticipated awards will return for a glitzy ceremony at The Brewery in London on Monday 29th November and we’re very much looking forward to attending. Following a nominations process throughout August and September, the list of nominees has been revealed. We’re excited to see that no...

We are very excited to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, 67 Degrees has been shortlisted in the Car Dealer Power Awards.  Not only that, but we’ve been nominated for THREE awards this year! It’s been revealed that we are finalists for Website Provider for Independent Dealers, Website Provider for Franchised Dealers and the Extra Mile Award. We are over the moon to have received nominations to secure our shortlisted status in both of these categories. Bes...

We are extremely pleased to see eight of our customers shortlisted in this year’s Motor Trader Industry Awards. They’ve been selected as finalists across three different categories within the retail sector. Acting as a benchmark for UK car retailing excellence, Motor Trader’s Industry Awards has been celebrating the automotive industry for over 30 years now with categories dedicated to both retail and suppliers.   It’s another pat on the back for us here at 67...

Social media giant, Facebook, will discontinue support for automated vehicle feeds for organic vehicle listings on Marketplace from Monday 13th September. It’s one of the biggest changes to be made by Facebook in recent years and will affect car dealerships up and down the country - including 67 Degrees customers. How Facebook Marketplace currently works Essentially, Facebook Marketplace is a platform that allows people to sell items in their community by connecting sellers with buyers....

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an award-winning team, then we could have just the role for you! We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Marketing Executive to help shape our business and take us to the next level. It’s the team that makes 67 Degrees a great place to work, so we’re on the hunt for talented and passionate people to be part of our family.  Who are we? Working exclusively within the automotive industry, we’re ...

The shortlist is out! Motor Trader Magazine has announced the shortlist for its Independent Dealer Awards 2021 and we are over the moon to have seven customers listed as finalists in four of the Retail categories this year.  Hearing that it was a particularly competitive year for the awards, makes it all the more rewarding to see so many of our customers make it through as finalists in their respective categories.  The awards highlight the very best independent used car dealership&r...

It’s true what you’ve heard - content really is king! Here at 67 Degrees we do so much more than just developing desirable websites for car dealers; we also provide digital marketing services to benefit your business - including content writing and PR packages.  Did you know that we can easily add a blog or news page to your 67 Degrees website? Allowing us to write creative content on your behalf will help to build your dealership’s brand authority, increase customer tru...

We are very proud of our longstanding relationship with 67 Degrees customers all over the UK and are even more proud to have a 100% retention rate with our dealers. Back in 2019, we built a bespoke website for Your Best Car - an independent dealership with two branches, one located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, and the other in Cranbrook, Kent. Specialising in the sale of great quality nearly new pre-owned cars, we first met with Managing Director, Andrew Woolger, and Sales Manager, Ashley Tedha...

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...