THERE'S NO AI IN TEAM -
But should there be?
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

Today Service Dealer launches a new module of our digital Dealer Toolkit that explores how an AI agent could get on with the business's time-consuming tasks, freeing staff to focus on where human expertise truly matters.

 

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Steve Gibbs
NEWS
 
AI agent
POTENTIAL OF AI AGENTS EXPLORED FOR DEALERSHIPS
In new free Dealer Toolkit module

Service Dealer has launched a new free digital Dealer Toolkit module exploring how the emerging technology of AI agents could potentially be used within independent dealerships.

 

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Harry Pattison and Ewen Wilson
HOWARDSON GROUP EXTENDS REACH
Expansion of dealer partnership

In our WEB ONLY story dealer says this change represents an important step in strengthening their capabilities, aligning and enhancing the products and services they provide to their customers.

 

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PLANT HIRE & CONSTRUCTION
 
L-R: Warren Wilkinson, business stream leader - Plant and Power Solutions, Select Plant Hire and James Atley, sales director, Greenshields JCB
PLANT HIRE COMPANY INVESTS £5 MILLION
In new machinery

Business says the move, supplied by dealer Greenshields JCB, reinforces its commitment to supporting major UK construction projects with modern, high-performance equipment.

 

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NEWS
DEALER CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
Supplying professional equipment

Dealership has steadily grown to become John Deere’s largest independent turf equipment dealer in the UK.

 

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Sandy Armit
BARONESS EXPAND NETWORK
Dealer adds to portfolio

Dealer says the move complements their existing premium franchises and widens the range of turf solutions for professional end users.

 

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L-R: James Grimwood (aftersales director) and Jeremy Birkenshaw (groundcare sales and service manager)
60 YEARS IN THE UK & IRELAND TO BE CELEBRATED
At vintage show

John Deere’s six decades of business in the UK and Ireland will be marked with a special class at upcoming event.

 

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John Deere 4020
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GroundsFest
500+ BRANDS TO DISCOVER
At GroundsFest 2026

GroundsFest 2026 is set to bring the biggest collection of brands ever seen at a UK trade event for the groundscare and landscaping industry, with more than 500 brands confirmed to appear across the two-day event.

 

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JOBS
 
Southern Machinery
TERRITORY SALES MANAGER
Southern Machinery UK Limited

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven track record selling machinery in the Groundscare and Lawnmower Industry to join our company representing the Hustler Turf Equipment brand of zero turn lawnmowers. 

 

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Servicing Dealer Industry First, Profit Second
Gardentrader continues to reinvest all revenues

 

The latest independent research showed that on average, each Garden Trader dealer will be sent 114 new customers (or people with a buying intention walking through your door) per year. This works out at 83p for each new customer. A subscription rate designed to be all inclusive delivering unrivalled online results.  

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