An organisation is advising motor traders with business insurance cover that these are difficult times but that new talent must be attracted to the sector.
The Institute of the Motor Industry's spokesman emphasises the fact that the retail arms of every industry are experiencing challenges in the credit crunch.
He says it is important that business insurance holders make the motor trader sector appealing as there are jobs, money and a strong career progression available for those who enter it.
"As the economy starts to turnaround and pick up again, we want to make sure that young people are looking at the industry as a good career choice to go into," he asserts.
The representative states that the government's recent decision to increase the amount of funding made available through the Train to Gain scheme is a "welcome" development.
He says this shows training is remaining a priority and will see a boost for business insurance holders in the sector.
Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show 83.5 per cent of car output was allocated for export last month.
