Question reference: S5W-34595
- Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP for Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 15 January 2021
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Current status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 21 January 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what guidance the car dealing industry must follow under the current COVID-19 restrictions.
Answer
The current stay at home regulations mean that people should only leave their homes for an essential purpose. While indoor vehicle showrooms cannot open to the public, car sales continue to be permitted. Further covid-19 regulations came into effect on Saturday 16 January which state that outdoor motor vehicle lots may only open for the collection of a purchased vehicle or for delivery or collection of a vehicle for service, repair or MOT. Dealerships must implement safety measures, such as physical distancing and the wearing of face coverings, using staggered appointments for collections, and leaving a gap between each appointment where reasonably practicable. The full Scottish Government retail guidance can be found at on the Scottish Government website at: www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-retail-sector-guidance/