Syria-prompted hike 'could not come at a worse time', say RHA
Managing Director Ashley Sowerby gives his expert opinion
Simon West-Oliver, of Drive Software Solutions, gives his advice
Just 636 units were registered in June, while half-year totals dropped 21.3%
Registrations passed the one million mark in June
Output fell 20% in May, in line with 2013's overall 16.1% production drop
Vehicle registrations fell by 4.7%, but remain up 8.3% in 2013
11% growth sees UK market fall just 3% below pre-recession level