Sandicliffe Is Powering the Future of Automotive Retail with the Autonomy Platform

16 Jun 2025

Sandicliffe Is Powering the Future of Automotive Retail with the Autonomy Platform

For over 75 years, Sandicliffe has been a trusted name in the East Midlands automotive industry.

With a portfolio of top tier brands including Ford, MG, INEOS, Nissan, Ora, and Mazda, and 13 stores across five locations, Sandicliffe has built its reputation on outstanding customer service, expert guidance, and a wide selection of new and used vehicles.

But in today’s digital first world, even the most established businesses must evolve. That’s why Sandicliffe is taking bold steps to modernise its online presence, starting with a complete website transformation powered by our Autonomy platform.

 

The Digital Roadblock: A Website Holding the Brand Back


While Sandicliffe has a strong physical presence, their digital storefront was not delivering the experience today’s car buyers expect. The existing custom built Salesforce solution, launched 18 months ago, quickly became a liability:

Poor SEO performance and failure to meet Google’s Core Web Vitals
Slow, expensive updates due to limited development flexibility, no automotive functionality, leading to costly custom development

Lack of agility in responding to market or promotional changes
With increasing pressure on the digital channel to drive leads and sales, Sandicliffe needed more than a new website, they needed a platform designed specifically for the automotive industry.

Enter Autonomy: A Game Changer for Automotive Retail

At mtc, we developed Autonomy as a purpose built website platform for automotive dealers, one that removes complexity, reduces cost, and accelerates growth. It’s more than a CMS. It’s a complete digital ecosystem tailored to the needs of modern dealerships.

Here’s why Autonomy was the perfect fit for Sandicliffe:

Automotive-Ready from Day One
Autonomy includes all the tools car retailers need; dynamic vehicle listings, search filters, finance integrations, booking forms, part exchange calculators, and more. Sandicliffe can launch with proven features from day one, without reinventing the wheel.

Blazing Performance & SEO
Built with technical SEO and speed in mind, Autonomy is fully compliant with Google Core Web Vitals. This means faster load times, better rankings, and more qualified traffic.

Mobile First, Always
Whether customers are browsing on desktop, tablet, or mobile, Autonomy ensures a seamless, responsive experience. Consistency across devices helps boost trust, engagement, and lead conversion.

Agile, Easy to Manage CMS
Say goodbye to slow turnaround times. Autonomy gives Sandicliffe complete control over content, campaigns, offers, and pages, empowering their marketing team to react quickly and efficiently.

Built for Marketing Success
From campaign landing pages to CRM and analytics integrations, Autonomy is packed with features designed to help automotive marketers succeed. It's the perfect platform to power promotions, SEO strategies, and customer engagement.

Scalable & Future-Ready
As the market evolves, so does Autonomy. With continuous updates and industry focused innovations, Sandicliffe’s new website will grow alongside their business for years to come.


More Than a Website. A Strategic Growth Engine
This isn’t just about replacing a website. It’s about building a long-term digital foundation that gives Sandicliffe the power to grow, adapt, and lead in a competitive automotive market. With Autonomy, they’re not just solving today’s challenges—they’re setting themselves up for tomorrow’s opportunities.


A Long Term Digital Partnership
At mtc, we’re proud to be partnering with Sandicliffe on this exciting journey. As a leader in web development, digital marketing, and software solutions, we see this as the start of a long-term collaboration, one that will deliver measurable results across every customer touchpoint.

“Autonomy gives Sandicliffe the platform they need to lead—not follow—in digital automotive retail. It’s fast, flexible, and built for the future.”

Want to Learn More About Autonomy?
If you're an automotive dealer looking to supercharge your digital presence, let’s talk. Autonomy could be the competitive edge your business needs to thrive online.

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