Best video presenters in the automotive industry shortlisted for CitNOW Video Awards 2019

CitNOW has announced the shortlisted entries that will compete to win at the 2019 Video Awards …

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The Modern-Day Buying Journey: Part 1 of 4

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29 Nov 2019

The role of the dealership in the digital age

You don’t need us to tell you that technology has changed the game for the automotive …

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Events

CitNOW Awards 2019

The 2019 CitNOW Awards are fast approaching With a record 1,678 entries, almost double the previous …

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News

5 Dec 2019

Rise of video continues as CitNOW supports Drivers of Change initiative

CitNOW is sponsoring Drivers of Change, a new initiative for the automotive sector, as video continues …

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CitNOW introduces Web product at AM Live 2019

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6 Nov 2019

CitNOW to showcase enhanced Web app at AM Live

CitNOW will be attending AM Live on November 7th, one of the UK’s biggest industry events …

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News

31 Oct 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – October 2019

Our regular newsletters are an easy way to keep up to date with our latest developments …

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29 Nov 2019

Video of the Month – November 2019

November’s Video of the Month gave a really polished and professional impression. By keeping the camera …

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31 Oct 2019

Video of the Month – October 2019

When the customer received this personal video communication from Nicole Mcilwaine of Renault Newtownards in Northern…

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Blog

25 Oct 2019

Digitisation of the dealership FAQ’s

Here are a few insights from our CEO Alastair Horsburgh, to give a taste of what …

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Blog

19 Oct 2019

2019 CitNOW Awards

Our CitNOW Awards, taking place in January 2020, are now closed for this year’s submissions. The …

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Blog

23 Oct 2019

Making the most of your CitNOW dashboard

Find metrics that measure your business’ productivity through its use of video. The CitNOW dashboard tells …

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Blog

18 Oct 2019

Roadshow Report

Drive Vauxhall wanted to ensure its retailers were making the best use of video to maximise …

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News

11 Oct 2019

Final countdown to nominate automotive video champions ahead of CitNOW Video Awards 2019

CitNOW, the leading provider of automotive video technology, is offering a final call for nominations into …

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News

30 Sep 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – September 2019

Our regular newsletters are an easy way to keep up to date with our latest developments …

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30 Sep 2019

Video of the Month – September 2019

Ewan West at Porsche Centre Cardiff delivers a friendly and personable video walk-round of the 911 …

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Winner of the Car Dealer Power Awards 2019

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27 Sep 2019

CitNOW wins ‘Video Provider of the Year’ Award

CitNOW has been named the ‘Video Provider of the Year’ at the Car Dealer Power Awards.

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23 Sep 2019

Putting our old laptops to good use

Students from the Maasai community in Kenya are making good use of legacy laptops following our …

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News

17 Sep 2019

Two thirds of UK drivers approve repair work remotely

Nearly two thirds of UK drivers prefer to approve repair work remotely, according to new research …

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News

4 Sep 2019

CitNOW partnership with AutoTrader enhanced, sees greater integration of 360-degree tech

CitNOW’s partnership with Auto Trader has seen its 360-degree imagery technology fully integrated into the digital…

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News

1 Sep 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – August 2019

Our regular newsletters are an easy way to keep up to date with our latest developments …

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Blog

30 Aug 2019

Video of the Month – August 2019

Harry Cooper of Peter Cooper Volkswagen in Portsmouth uses video to bridge the gap between the …

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Blog

30 Aug 2019

AM Live 2019

We’re at AM Live for the fourth year running and we’re using the platform to showcase …

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Blog

17 Sep 2019

Create compelling content to meet consumer criteria

Relevance, rather than price, is now driving how consumers search for their next vehicle. Digital assets …

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Blog

27 Aug 2019

Fuel will continue to drive future car buying decisions

Fuel will move from second place consideration when car buyers bought their current car to top …

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News

19 Aug 2019

One in four car buyers will visit dealers’ websites first when researching a new vehicle purchase

More than a quarter of car buyers are likely to visit a retailer’s website first when …

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News

8 Aug 2019

CitNOW update brings greater flexibility and efficiency to improve user experience

CitNOW has released its summer update, introducing several new features to its suite of apps to …

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Blog

7 Aug 2019

Are dealers prepared to facilitate online car sales?

With almost a third (32%) of car buyers saying they are comfortable purchasing a vehicle entirely …

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News

1 Aug 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – July 2019

Our regular newsletters are an easy way to keep up to date with our latest developments …

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Blog

29 Jul 2019

Video of the Month – July 2019

With the customer’s onsite visit taking place the next day, sales executive Blake Edgington was quick …

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News

1 Aug 2019

Powertrain is car buyers’ most important factor in next purchase

UK drivers now consider a car’s powertrain to be the most important factor during the purchasing …

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Blog

31 Jul 2019

Make your videos magic with Masterclasses

72% of customers share good experiences with others. Our Masterclass sessions are designed to help dealerships …

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30 Jul 2019

Using video to explain vehicle tech will be imperative for future car buyers

Today’s car buyer is more interested in how the car drives and fuel type, but tech …

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Blog

23 Jul 2019

The top considerations for car-buyers

Today, the most important consideration when choosing a car is how the car drives, according to …

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Blog

17 Jul 2019

Human contact is highly valued

Service customers prefer human contact when booking their car in for a routine service, the latest …

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Woman looking at the tyre of a red car in the showroom

News

10 Jul 2019

Two thirds of buyers not yet ready to buy online

Most buyers are not yet ready to purchase their next car online as the dealership remains …

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Salesman working at his desk speaking to a customer in the showroom

Blog

10 Jul 2019

Future Expectations of Car Buyers

Massively important to today’s car buyers are the complete automotive retail experience – online and in-store.

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News

1 Jul 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – June 2019

Our regular newsletters are an easy way to keep up to date with our latest developments …

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Blog

28 Jun 2019

Reach customers anywhere, anytime with SMS

SMS is an easy and proven solution to increase views and maximise the value of your …

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Blog

28 Jun 2019

Video of the Month – June 2019

Sales executive Rob from Inchcape Used Cars in Burton-on-Trent is a strong believer in using video …

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Salesman showing a customer the inside of a grey car, birds eye view photo

Blog

26 Jun 2019

Car-buyers return to the showroom and also back online purchasing

More people expect to visit a dealership as part of the car-buying process than from a …

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Blog

25 Jun 2019

How customers think

In our latest research paper, Evolution of the Car Buyer, we looked into how car buyer …

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Sales Executive making a deal with a customer, family present

News

18 Jun 2019

Car-buyers more likely to visit dealerships than ever, says poll

Car-buyers are more inclined to visit dealerships than ever according to a study which suggests car …

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News

3 Jun 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – May 2019

Our regular newsletters are an easy way to keep up to date with our latest developments …

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Blog

30 May 2019

Video of the Month – May 2019

Even though his customers were due to test drive the vehicle later the same day Anthony …

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News

24 May 2019

The Sunday Times names CitNOW as one of UK’s fastest-growing SME exporters

Ranking eighth in The Sunday Times’ prestigious list of the UK’s fastest-growing SME exporters, CitNOW has …

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News

7 Jun 2019

Workshops becoming more diverse as CitNOW study reveals bright future for industry

A study by CitNOW* has revealed that 61% of automotive professionals have seen an increase in …

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News

21 May 2019

Nine out of 10 motor industry pros say tech expertise will be crucial for long-term future

Nine out of ten motor industry professionals believe working with technology will be an increasingly important …

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News

8 May 2019

Electric and hybrid knowledge more important than traditional mechanical know-how

Nearly half of workshop technicians believe that they will need electric and hybrid technology know-how more …

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News

30 Apr 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – April 2019

Our regular newsletters are an easy way to keep up to date with our latest developments …

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News

29 Apr 2019

Automotive video production reaches one million a month

The use of personalised videos in the automotive industry hit a major new landmark in March, …

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Blog

29 Apr 2019

Destination Kenya: CitNOW Laptop Donation to Maasai Charity

CitNOW has partnered with charity Eyieunoto Nabaya, a self-help group located 100 km southwest of the …

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Blog

25 Apr 2019

Video of the Month – April 2019

If you thought it would be challenging to communicate by video to a deaf customer, Adam …

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Workshop Professional of the Future 2019 Report - Feature Image

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25 Apr 2019

One in five motor industry pros put personalised video among most important skills for future technicians

One in five automotive sector professionals believe personalised video expertise will be among the most important…

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Blog

24 Apr 2019

Growing Appetite for Apps

Video distribution channels will evolve from the current email and SMS to incorporate apps, as OEMs …

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Blog

19 Apr 2019

How to Get Online Quicker with CitNOW Web

CitNOW hosted almost 10 million videos on its platform in 2018 alone, reflecting video’s mainstream status …

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Close up of a woman in the drivers side of a grey car with a man in the passenger side

Blog

15 Apr 2019

The Power of an Exceptional Customer Experience

In a crowded and competitive marketplace where businesses are striving to deliver the very best for …

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News

10 Apr 2019

Drive Vauxhall and CitNOW put video learning in the spotlight

Drive Vauxhall has partnered with CitNOW to deliver a Group-wide video learning programme, including a two-week …

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News

31 Mar 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – March 2019

Our regular newsletters are an easy way to keep up to date with our latest developments …

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Blog

29 Mar 2019

Video of the Month – March 2019

A personal video message from Bradleigh Owen of Halliwell Jones North Wales provides the prospective car …

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Blog

29 Mar 2019

How Video Will Aid the Wider Adoption of EVs

Video has an important role to play in the wider adoption of EVs, as dealers will …

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News

27 Mar 2019

Video helps determine Sytner Elite Technician winners in UK first

Sponsor CitNOW’s platform used in hard-fought finale “Video is here to stay” according to Sytner’s Director…

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Car Salesman in showroom, web assets into sales VPP banner

Blog

26 Mar 2019

Enhancing your customer’s view

Part of our Winter Release, the ‘Web assets into Sales VPP’ feature has been developed to …

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Blog

26 Mar 2019

How The Role Of The Technician Is Changing

New technologies such as the connected car and autonomous driving alongside the emerging wider adoption of …

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Blog

20 Mar 2019

Risky Business

Automotive professionals have serious concerns about cyber security in their organisations and in connected vehicles,…

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News

28 Feb 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – February 2019

Our regular newsletters are an easy way to keep up to date with our latest developments …

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News

26 Feb 2019

We are headliners at the Sytner Group’s Elite Technician Challenge

We will be supporting Sytner Group’s Elite Technician Challenge next month! We are going to be …

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Blog

20 Feb 2019

CitNOW Web Overview

With the March plate change month almost upon us, fast turnaround of stock to web to …

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Blog

15 Feb 2019

Excited about the arrival of 5G?

Excited about the arrival of 5G? We are! Faster and with the ability to stream more …

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Blog

13 Feb 2019

Video of the Month – February 2019

Video VHC – clear and accessible Steve Absolom at Lancaster Reading takes the customer through the …

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Blog

13 Feb 2019

How to Scan your QR Code

We’re here to make sure your video toolkit is working as it should and that you know …

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News

23 Jan 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – January 2019

Our regular newsletters are an easy way to keep up to date with our latest developments …

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Blog

15 Jan 2019

Happy New Year

Our first newsletter of the year includes a look at some of the video trends which …

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Blog

10 Jan 2019

Customer Service Tools & Features

How do I add a new team member to CitNOW? At CitNOW we make our software …

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Blog

10 Jan 2019

Video of the Month – January 2019

Master technician Andy O’Grady delivers a friendly yet highly professional video presentation providing easy to…

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Photo of Amir Rizvi, Head of Academy at CitNOW

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10 Jan 2019

Simple, fast, learning support

Learning that’s Simpler, Faster, Scaleable and Long Lasting The CitNOW Academy has been an important cog…

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Photo of John Gill, Customer success team leader

Blog

4 Jan 2019

John Gill: Customer Success Team Leader

– What do you do as Customer Success team leader? My role focuses on supporting CitNOW’s …

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Blog

29 Dec 2018

Video trends for 2019

It’s that time of year when we start looking forward to the next as we try …

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News

21 Dec 2018

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – December 2018

Our regular newsletters are an easy way to keep up to date with our latest developments …

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Woman looking at her mobile phone laughing

Blog

18 Dec 2018

Google backs video as an automotive game changer

When Google starts talking about video as a game changer in the automotive industry, it’s time to sit …

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Blog

18 Dec 2018

2018 Highlights

Video has come into its own in 2018 with retailers utilising the platform in all manner …

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News & Events

Best video presenters in the automotive industry shortlisted for CitNOW Video Awards 2019

The role of the dealership in the digital age

CitNOW Awards 2019

Rise of video continues as CitNOW supports Drivers of Change initiative

CitNOW to showcase enhanced Web app at AM Live

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – October 2019

Video of the Month – November 2019

Video of the Month – October 2019

Digitisation of the dealership FAQ’s

2019 CitNOW Awards

Making the most of your CitNOW dashboard

Roadshow Report

Final countdown to nominate automotive video champions ahead of CitNOW Video Awards 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – September 2019

Video of the Month – September 2019

CitNOW wins ‘Video Provider of the Year’ Award

Putting our old laptops to good use

Two thirds of UK drivers approve repair work remotely

CitNOW partnership with AutoTrader enhanced, sees greater integration of 360-degree tech

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – August 2019

Video of the Month – August 2019

AM Live 2019

Create compelling content to meet consumer criteria

Fuel will continue to drive future car buying decisions

One in four car buyers will visit dealers’ websites first when researching a new vehicle purchase

CitNOW update brings greater flexibility and efficiency to improve user experience

Are dealers prepared to facilitate online car sales?

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – July 2019

Video of the Month – July 2019

Powertrain is car buyers’ most important factor in next purchase

Make your videos magic with Masterclasses

Using video to explain vehicle tech will be imperative for future car buyers

The top considerations for car-buyers

Human contact is highly valued

Two thirds of buyers not yet ready to buy online

Future Expectations of Car Buyers

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – June 2019

Reach customers anywhere, anytime with SMS

Video of the Month – June 2019

Car-buyers return to the showroom and also back online purchasing

How customers think

Car-buyers more likely to visit dealerships than ever, says poll

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – May 2019

Video of the Month – May 2019

The Sunday Times names CitNOW as one of UK’s fastest-growing SME exporters

Workshops becoming more diverse as CitNOW study reveals bright future for industry

Nine out of 10 motor industry pros say tech expertise will be crucial for long-term future

Electric and hybrid knowledge more important than traditional mechanical know-how

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – April 2019

Automotive video production reaches one million a month

Destination Kenya: CitNOW Laptop Donation to Maasai Charity

Video of the Month – April 2019

One in five motor industry pros put personalised video among most important skills for future technicians

Growing Appetite for Apps

How to Get Online Quicker with CitNOW Web

The Power of an Exceptional Customer Experience

Drive Vauxhall and CitNOW put video learning in the spotlight

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – March 2019

Video of the Month – March 2019

How Video Will Aid the Wider Adoption of EVs

Video helps determine Sytner Elite Technician winners in UK first

Enhancing your customer’s view

How The Role Of The Technician Is Changing

Risky Business

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – February 2019

We are headliners at the Sytner Group’s Elite Technician Challenge

CitNOW Web Overview

Excited about the arrival of 5G?

Video of the Month – February 2019

How to Scan your QR Code

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – January 2019

Happy New Year

Customer Service Tools & Features

Video of the Month – January 2019

Simple, fast, learning support

John Gill: Customer Success Team Leader

Video trends for 2019

CitNOW Monthly Newsletter – December 2018

Google backs video as an automotive game changer