Dealer numbers drop

The number of dealers registered on the Motor Vehicle Traders Register at the end of May was 3,479 – down 13 compared to April 2018.

The number of registered traders peaked in November when 3,536 were registered, since then numbers have been steadily dropping. 

There were 97 new applications last month, however, this was offset by 113 applications that have expired, surrendered or cancelled. 

Three applications were reinstated.