Become a ‘Safe and Sound’ Dealership

Thank you for your interest in becoming a ‘Safe and Sound’ approved used car dealership.

The continued lack of consumer confidence has undoubtedly had a dramatic effect on sales in the used car business and with customer footfall down, car dealers need to look at alternative ways in which to entice buyers into their showrooms. It is vital to stand out from the crowd. In these toughest of trading conditions, successful used car dealerships need to present customers with something a little different…a package that separates them from the competition and enables them to offer their customers total peace of mind when buying a used car. The ‘Safe and Sound’ scheme ticks all of these boxes to help your dealership to attract new customers – and our dealerships will even testify to this.

“We recently had a customer who was looking to purchase a Porsche Boxster. He had thoroughly researched the market and viewed this model at several used car dealerships in the area. The customer bought the car from us in preference to a rival garage because he was so impressed with the ‘Safe and Sound’ warranty scheme, including the coverage of wear and tear items not normally covered by other warranties. The ‘Safe and Sound’ scheme has put our cars above the rest.”

- LUIGI MOTORS, STOCKPORT

Please note that your business must fulfil the following sign-up criteria to join the ‘Safe and Sound’ dealer network:

  • Dealers must adhere to the principles of Treating Customers Fairly (TCF).
  • Every vehicle offered for sale must comply with the seven elements of the ‘Safe and Sound’ scheme.
  • A 6 month Car Warranty and Breakdown rescue and recovery policy must be included as mandatory.
  • Marketing material must be displayed at the dealer’s premises.
  • All marketing materials are given to the dealer to use whilst being a member of the ’Safe and Sound’ network and will be removed upon termination by either party.
  • Dealers must allow the WMS Group to use their business name in marketing materials and on our website and allow us to take photographs of their site.
  • The WMS Group will ask the Underwriters to audit the scheme to ensure that all elements are being adhered to and that the safety inspections are carried out on all vehicles. The Underwriter will have the authority to ask the WMS Group to terminate any dealer that does not comply with the elements as described in the contract.

Marketing and point-of-sale materials supplied by ‘Safe and Sound’:

  • Pull-up banner
  • 60×40” poster in frame
  • Flagpoles with rotating arms and wheelbases
  • Flags
  • Corner stickers
  • Price visors
  • Traditional style headboards and metal frames
  • Stirling Moss lifesize cardboard cutout
  • Document folders
  • Policy books, 60 point safety inspection pads, history checked sheets, dealer promise sheets, mileage checked sticker, air fresheners, pens, keyings, mugs.
  • Cardboard mirror hangers, dealer price list, certificate and frame, competition cards, leaflets.

Additional items which can be purchased at dealers own cost:

  • License plate covers – £3.83 each
  • Black Safe&Sound jackets in medium, large or XL – £26.95 each
  • New style headboards with magnetic bases – 50% contribution to bases required (£10.21 per base)

If you would like to become part of our network, please visit our contact page here.

Warranties for all dealers!

If you don’t fulfil the criteria, don’t worry – we can still help your business! Whether you sell cars, vans, bikes or HGV’s visit the WMS Group now! As the dealer’s favourite warranty partner, we have an extensive portfolio of products available for all dealer profiles (both FSA registered and non-FSA dealerships)  including warranties for cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles (such as HGV’s and vans); Guaranteed Asset Protection; Breakdown rescue and recovery; MOT Insurance cover; wheel and tyre cover and dealer administration schemes. Dealerships are fully supported with comprehensive sales and FSA compliance training to ensure optimum performance and maximum profit. To find out how we can help your business, please call our business development director Eric Stone on 0800 021 3030 or send us a message via our contact page.