Undoubtedly the best way to get into the retail motor industry is via an apprenticeship, these are widely available for Service, Parts, Bodyshop and Admin/Accounts. Places for sales can be a little more difficult to find. You can apply direct to any motor dealer business, to a managing agent/training provider or better still CLICK HERE.
As a modern apprentice you will be employed from day 1 where you will work in your chosen department and be trained by fully experienced staff. You will be registered with a ‘managing agent/training provider’ who will provide training and assessments usually to NVQ level 3. At the end of your apprenticeship you don’t need to go looking for a job because as indicated earlier, you will already be employed.