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First up Legal Partner of the IMDA for almost 9 years Lawdata
IMDA members receive up to 2hrs FREE Legal Advice per annum.
đź“Ś Core Service Areas
⚖️ 1. Legal Advice for Motor Trade Businesses
Lawdata positions itself as a leading independent provider of legal advice specifically tailored to the motor trade.
Services include:
- Guidance on consumer rights and disputes
- Support with vehicle returns, complaints, and liability
- Advice on drafting or reviewing dealer documentation
- Ongoing legal support through membership plans
đź‘Ą 2. Employment Law Support
Lawdata provides employment law services to help dealers manage staff issues compliantly, including:
- Contracts and HR documentation
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Redundancy and dismissal guidance
- Ongoing HR advice for members
🛡️ 3. Warranty Services
They offer warranty-related support, including:
- Warranty products for dealers
- Claims handling
- Guidance on what is and isn’t covered
- Support for disputes around warranty liability
đźš— 4. Mileage Checks
Lawdata provides mileage verification services to help dealers avoid selling vehicles with incorrect or fraudulent mileage.
đź“‹ 5. Compliance Checks
They support dealers with compliance obligations, including:
- Consumer Rights Act compliance
- Documentation checks
- Sales process compliance
- Risk mitigation for trading standards issues
🧾 6. Business Stationery
Lawdata also supplies motor‑trade‑specific stationery, such as:
- Sales invoices
- Order forms
- Warranty documents
- Compliance paperwork
🏢 Who They Serve
Lawdata’s services are designed for:
- Independent motor dealers
- Car supermarkets
- Used‑car retailers
- Workshops and service centres
- Motor trade businesses needing legal or compliance support
Their long-standing focus (30+ years) is on close business relationships with motor dealers.
đź“Ť Company Details
- Name: Lawdata Ltd
- Location: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
- Phone: 01767 310000
- Website: lawdata.co.uk