From the 1st August, car buyers are able to review impartial advice on buying a car from a dealership or car supermarket at www.FinancingYourCar.org.uk. The site is designed to give clear, helpful guidance on motor finance options, so that consumers can confidently discuss their requirements when they go into a car retailer.

A new certification scheme will be launched at the same time, which awards dealerships who have voluntarily raised the standard of knowledge of their staff who talk about finance to customers. The FLA's Specialist Automotive Finance (SAF) initiative is based on a competence test for individual showroom staff. SAF Approved is awarded to dealerships and dealer groups where all staff have reached the required standard.

Branded material in showrooms, including a wall plaque, will help customers to identify SAF Approved dealers. Employees will benefit from the latest information on finance products and related regulation, which will help them to guide car buyers to the product that best meets their needs. To become SAF Approved, dealers must adhere to the FLA's SAF guidance note which requires them to act fairly, reasonably and responsibly with all customers. Over 6,500 industry employees have already registered for the existing SAF competence test including employees from 15 of the top 20 dealer groups. SAF Approved will be available from 1 August and many dealerships are preparing to voluntarily apply for the new status.

AvailableCar have been SAF approved for some time, so you can be safe in the knowledge that out team of experts are fully trained. For further information please ask in-store.