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The Motor Ombudsman marks 20 years since its New Car Code gained full approval

27th September 2024

The Motor Ombudsman celebrates the 20th anniversary of its New Car Code being given full approval. They tell us: (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). On this day, 20 years ago, it was announced that the Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars had gained ‘Stage Two’ and full approval from the former Office of Fair Trading (OFT), becoming the first Code of … [Read more...]

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