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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...

You may not be aware of it, but today is officially World Kindness Day. It was instigated to celebrate the kindness of people in our society and gives us a gentle reminder to take part in our own acts of kindness.  Every generous and selfless act, no matter how big or small, can have a profound impact on someone's life. Now more than ever, the world needs our kindness. If this global pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that the world can be a scary place and life is so very preciou...

Motor Trader magazine has announced the shortlist for this year’s Independent Dealer Awards. We’re extremely pleased to see that two of our customers are featured in the Used Car Website of the Year category.  Congratulations to Premier GT and SW Car Supermarket, who have both made the shortlist for their respective websites which have been created, developed and built by us!  In the current climate, car dealers are relying on their websites now more than ever. With physi...

So it’s happened. Lockdown part two is here and we want to reassure you that we’re still making our customers our number one priority.  In line with government guidance, we’re working from home during the initial four-week lockdown period. We’re making your business our business. This means that you’ll continue to receive the high-level of support and customer care that you’ve come to expect from us here at 67 Degrees.  During this difficult time, ...

So the clocks have gone back and it’s officially autumn - time for the three H’s; Heating on, Headlights on, and Halloween! Whilst Halloween won’t be quite the same this year thanks to COVID-19, it doesn’t stop us marking the occasion and still doing the things we love to the best of our ability.  Here at 67 Degrees, we’re looking for the pumpkin carving King or Queen! Share a photo of your scarily good pumpkins for a chance to win a box of the best-tasting b...

National Boss’s Day we hear you say?! That’s right, not a day goes by in the year now without some kind of gimmick being associated with it. However, we feel that National Boss’s Day is far too important to be overlooked, especially when we have two of the best bosses on the planet - yes, really!  Friday 16th October is officially National Boss’s Day and we’re taking the opportunity to big up our own bosses; Laura Coleby and Justin Woodford. Now, doing so come...

Here at 67 Degrees, we are celebrating having won the coveted Website Provider for Independent Dealers award at the industry’s Car Dealer Power Awards 2020.  Held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the awards were broadcast via YouTube and Car Dealer Magazine’s website on Wednesday 30 September at 6pm. The Car Dealer Power Awards recognises the best suppliers and car manufacturers, and are the only awards in the industry which are voted for by the dealers themsel...

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the third consecutive year at the prestigious Car Dealer Power Awards! The annual awards which are organised and hosted by Car Dealer Magazine, showcases the very best of the automotive industry’s suppliers, as voted for by the dealers themselves.  This makes it all the more special that we’ve been shortlisted in the Website Provider for Independent Dealers category.  With the award winners announced...

We’re getting behind an initiative to support inspiring women in the automotive industry and would love you to do the same! The Automotive 30% Club has announced that the Inspiring Automotive Women Awards will return for 2020. Recognising and celebrating women in the industry, individuals can nominate an inspiring woman from within the Automotive 30% Club member companies.  From the nominations received, 31 winners will be selected by an independent judging panel, with one lucky win...

Located not far from us in sunny Sussex, car royalty Rolls-Royce has reached out to young aspiring artists as part of a competition during lockdown. Children of all ages have been encouraged to design their dream Rolls-Royce of the future - the crazier the better! As you can imagine, they haven’t been short of wild and wonderful entries filled with wacky ideas.  The illustrations submitted are inventive, colourful, creative and inject a large dose of fun into what the Rolls-Royce ...

Car Dealer Magazine has launched its Car Dealer Power Awards for 2020, which will turn digital this year for the very first time, in a special online ceremony.  The awards celebrate the best manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive industry, with 13 different categories for manufacturer partners and 21 categories for suppliers. This is where we need your support... Here at 67 Degrees we’re hugely passionate about what we do. We work closely with our customers in order to deliv...

Anything that looks to celebrate outstanding achievement in the motor trade is something we can fully get behind at 67 Degrees. The automotive industry plays a vital role in the UK’s economy and it’s only right that the dealers that are leading the way are fully recognised. At 67 Degrees our core business is helping dealers achieve their true online potential. Working closely with our customers, the main objective is always automotive excellence. Whether that is in their website or ...

So 2019 draws to a close, and what a year it has been for us all at 67 Degrees. From welcoming new team members and clients to moving into a new office and collecting several awards along the way, 2019 has seen it all and we couldn’t have done it without the hard work of our team and the continued support of our customers, family and friends. 2019 has been one of our best years to date at 67 Degrees and in this article, we’ll take a look back at 10 key moments that helped put togeth...

What is Facebook Marketplace? How do I feed my vehicles? With 67 Degrees becoming a Facebook Marketplace Listing Partner, you may have a few questions about this new integration and how it will work for you. To help you answer some of those questions we’ve put together a handy frequently asked questions guide below, so read on to find out more. What is Facebook Marketplace? Arriving in 2016, Facebook Marketplace brings buyers and sellers together in one place. Much like other classified...

We are pleased to announce that 67 Degrees has become a Facebook Marketplace Listing Partner in a move that gives each and every one of our dealers the ability to list their vehicle stock on Facebook Marketplace. Introduced in 2016, Facebook Marketplace has rapidly become one of the most popular buying and selling marketplaces in the UK and this new partnership allows your dealership to tap into this huge and highly engaged audience. Our Listing Partner status allows our dealers to take advant...

Last night the very best of the motor trade descended on London for the annual Used Car Awards. A prestigious fixture on the automotive events calendar, the Used Car Awards are designed to celebrate the very best of the automotive industry. Going into the event we were delighted to see no less than six 67 Degrees customers shortlisted across an impressive 11 categories. Of the six, four featured in the prestigious and hotly contested Dealer Used Car Website of the Year category. Taking place a...

The Dubai International Motor Show. Held annually in the United Arab Emirates it might be the most unique car show on the planet. Why? Because it’s one of the only places on earth that you can go from checking out a new Mitsubishi compact model, then witness 4x4 or 8x8 machinery that can drive literally anywhere. After all that, you’ll find yourself finishing up with hoverbike owned by Dubai Police. If you’re up for surprises, Dubai is your spot. Given the tough economic times...

Love them or hate them online reviews are here and they are here to stay. In this article, we’ll look at where your customers could be leaving reviews, how to obtain positive feedback and ultimately, how to handle a poor review on the occasion where something may go wrong. In 2019 there is no denying that the internet is a powerful buying tool and it’s contents can and will be, influencing the buying decisions of your customers. With businesses exposed to the world, knowing how you...

Last night saw members of the 67 Degrees team head down to Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower to attend the prestigious Car Dealer Power awards in what would prove to be a very successful evening. Heading into the awards this year we were delighted to make it onto the coveted shortlist in the ‘Website Provider for Independent Dealers’ category as we looked to continue our successes from the previous couple of years. Previous years have seen us receive ‘Highly Commended’...

We’re delighted to announce that no less than seven 67 Degrees customers have made it on to the shortlist across a number of awards at the inaugural Motor Trader Independent Dealer Awards. Taking place for the first time, the awards themselves will take place at Coventry's Ricoh Arena on Wednesday 9th October. A sister awards to the highly prestigious Motor Trader Awards, the Independent Dealer Awards are designed to shine a light on the very best of the independent segment of the industr...

It’s that time of year again. Those nights are drawing in and the heat of the summer is now a distant memory. As the colder weather approaches naturally our attentions look towards Christmas, but before that, the event that kicks off the festive season is back. Now into it’s 8th year the annual CarDealer magazine Used Car Awards have quickly become the awards to win within the used car sector. Taking place once again at The Brewery, central London, the Used Car Awards are designed t...

Recently our very own Justin and Stu embarked on a very special European road trip with the ultimate goal of taking their own cars around the infamous Nurburgring. Would they complete their goal? Read on below to find out all about it... A sunny August bank holiday, a rare thing in itself but this one was a scorcher with the temperatures in the mid-30s. With the last of the summer sunshine beating down and with endless clear blue skies on the horizon, it was the perfect weekend to embark on a E...

Read Time: 9 Minutes |  In 2019 knowing where to focus your efforts for your business online can be difficult. What works for your business may not work for another and the same goes for your customers, so cutting through the noise and identifying what marketing methods you should be utilising right now is essential. Whilst it’s easy to get bogged down and overwhelmed by industry jargon, digital marketing need not be rocket science and you’ll be pleased to know that you don&rs...

Last weekend saw the cream of the motorsport world descend on the world-renowned Goodwood estate for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Designed to celebrate the very best of both two and four wheels, the event has quickly become the jewel in the crown of the world motorsport calendar. Whatever your particular automotive affection, there is much to see at the festival and this year the event celebrated some major milestones with Aston Martin taking centre stage with their 70th-anniversary celebrat...

Farnborough International recently played host to this years CarDealer Expo. A specialist industry event and growing in size year on year, CDX brings together a vast array of industry suppliers and dealers for a day of best practice and industry insight. At current, there is much discussion around the future of the automotive sector. With a multitude of factors influencing car sales in the current climate, predicting the long term can be challenging. However, with certain trends becoming appar...

In a world where being the best that you can be online is paramount, it’s often hard to cut through the noise and really establish what is important. At the recent National Caravan Council Roadshow, we had the opportunity to address just that as our very own Laura Coleby took to the stage to discuss all things digital marketing. An independent body to the leisure industry, The National Caravan Council exists to promote industry best practice and to act as a conduit between gover...