Localise

25/08/2026

Director, Raphael Millin shares his story on why he founded Localise

''Reflecting on my later years at a leading automotive web agency, I noticed a significant lack of engagement from car dealerships in leveraging GBP. Despite the potential, there seemed to be little understanding about the impact of business listings on search visibility.
Having witnessed first-hand the transformative results of managing listings in other industries, I dove back into automotive through Sandown Group with a mission to bridge this gap.
Recognising the untapped potential, I made it my mission to specialise in automotive local search and reputation management."

And with that, Localise was born.

Our goal is simple: empower dealerships to enhance their visibility and reputation across the web, particularly on platforms crucial for local search.

18/08/2026

⚠️ Are you driving buyers to your competitors? ⚠️

We checked 110 UK used car dealers and found 48.2% have wrong opening hours online.

Conflicting times between your website, Google, and Apple Maps mean locked gates, bad reviews, and lost sales. 🚗💨

🔍 Want us to check your listings? Comment "AUDIT" or DM us for a FREE online listings audit!

Read the full survey- https://localise.co.uk/nearly-half-of-uk-used-car-dealers-have-inconsistent-opening-hours-online/

05/08/2026

🚗 The September '76' plate change is almost here. Are your ads ready?

UK car buyers are already researching and shortlisting their next vehicle now. Waiting until September means missing out on high-intent buyers before they even reach the showroom floor.

Google Vehicle Ads put your real-time stock directly in front of shoppers searching on Google:

📸 Shows photo, price, model, and mileage right in search results
🎯 Drives high-intent traffic directly to your vehicle landing pages
⚡ Automatically syncs with your live stock feed

Don't let competitor dealerships capture all the search volume this September.

💡 Want to get your live stock in front of active buyers before the rush? Send us a message or contact our Head of Retail, Adam Stott, to get started!

21/07/2026

Switching tools is always a big decision, but for V12 Sports & Classics, the move paid off fast!

Here is what Lorraine Hampson, Head of Marketing at V12 Sports & Classics, had to say about making the switch to Customer Connect:

"Customer Connect has become an invaluable part of how we manage and monitor our online reputation... Since switching from Trustpilot to Customer Connect for our review invitation campaigns, we've seen a noticeable increase in open rates, click-through rates, and, most importantly, the number of positive reviews being left by our customers."

Thank you, Lorraine and the V12 Sports And Classics Ltd team, for trusting us with your brand’s reputation! ⭐

01/07/2026

England vs DR Congo - Lets gooo!

C'mon England! ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

30/06/2026

Plate champions! Well done Rebels! 🙌

We at Localise are incredibly proud sponsors!

U11 Rebels left Tunbridge Wells tournament as plate champions 🧡 sponsored by Localise 🧡

25/06/2026

Instant leads. Increased sales. Zero hesitation. 📞➡️

That’s what happens when you combine Blackshaws' incredible vehicle stock with our Google Vehicle Ads expertise.

We love seeing immediate ROI for our clients!

Proud to partner with you, Will!

23/06/2026

Come on England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁

Massive game tonight as the Three Lions face Ghana. We are locked in and ready. Let's get the win! ⚽️🙌

12/06/2026

We’re officially Cyber Essentials certified! 🔒

When you trust us with your customer data, whether it’s pushing out automated review invites, or securely matching showroom sales data to track your Google Vehicle Ads ROI, we know we're handling your most valuable asset: your customer relationships.

We take that responsibility seriously. This certification means we’ve upgraded our digital perimeter to ensure that every piece of customer data you share with us stays completely safe, secure, and protected.

What it means for your showroom:

Protected customer data: Extra layers of security for the names, contact info, and transaction details you sync with our platform.

✅OEM-ready compliance: Total alignment with the data privacy standards expected by manufacturers and finance regulators.

✅Seamless operations: Proactive tech defense so our systems stay secure, keeping your automated campaigns running smoothly without a hitch.

28/05/2026

According to the latest data from Statcounter, ChatGPT’s share of AI website referrals has fallen to an all-time low of 76.85% (down from over 84% last year). Meanwhile, Google Gemini has surged to an all-time high of 9%, nearly quadrupling its share in 12 months.

What does this tell us?

The AI market is fragmenting, and OpenAI’s monopoly is eroding.

But the real story for UK motor retailers is why Google Gemini is winning so much ground. Statcounter’s CEO noted that Google’s strategy of embedding Gemini directly into Search, Android, Chrome, and Workspace is paying off. Google isn't waiting for users to open a standalone app; they are bringing AI to where consumers already live and search.

This is exactly why we advise our dealer partners to focus their budget on the Google ecosystem. Through Google Vehicle Ads (VAs), your live vehicle inventory is hooked directly into this same massive, AI-driven infrastructure.

When a local buyer relies on Google to search for their next car, your vehicles are placed front and centre.

The takeaway?

Optimising your digital presence for just one platform or relying on old classified funnels is a losing strategy. The future belongs to open-web, intent-driven AI discovery.