The percentage of motorists who would be “anxious and financially stressed” by an expensive, unexpected car repair bill is falling, shows research carried out for the RAC Dealer Network. Those who would feel this way about having to spend £1,000 at a garage to keep their car on the road is now 33% compared to 46% when the same question was asked in 2023 and … [Read more...]
What to watch in winter
During winter, more than 1.2 million vehicle breakdowns are expected to occur - the equivalent of 9 breakdowns each minute. James Harding, a tyre specialist with 15 years of experience at Blackcircles has revealed the top five most common car issues drivers face during the winter months. 1. Weak or failing batteries “Cold temperatures significantly reduce … [Read more...]
Winter is a wild time for motorists
Over 1.2 million vehicle breakdowns are expected to occur during the coldest months - the equivalent of 9 breakdowns a minute. James Harding, a tyre specialist with 15 years of experience at Blackcircles has revealed the top five most common car issues drivers face during the winter months. 1. Weak or failing batteries “Cold temperatures significantly … [Read more...]
Wales seriously lagging behind ability to repair EVs
A new analysis from Scrap Car Comparison reveals a growing EV “postcode lottery” in Wales, with several local authorities offering no access at all to fully certified EV mechanics, despite EV adoption continuing to rise. The study compared every UK motor repair business with those that employ at least one IMI TechSafe qualified EV technician. This allowed … [Read more...]
Where to avoid ‘Mad Friday’ and ‘Standstill Saturday’
Lease Car has issued a warning to drivers where to avoid when commuting home for Christmas. December is an exceptionally busy month for traffic, with certain motorways and A roads predictably seeing heavier traffic than others, meaning drivers face lengthy delays and disruption to their travel. LeaseCar’s analysis aims to help Britons successfully drive … [Read more...]
Van MoT failures accelerating
TyreSafe says fleet risk specialist Verifleet found Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), or vans, are failing their first mandatory MOT test at double the rate of cars. The study found that 2021-registered LCVs had a 25.9% failure rate, compared to 12.6% for non-LCVs in the same age group. This safety crisis affects the UK's record-breaking van fleet of over … [Read more...]
Tradelines 26 November
New research from Drax Electric Vehicles shows that the majority of councils across Great Britain are now fully compliant with national public charging standards, marking a significant step forward in building a reliable EV charging network for drivers and business fleets. The findings, based on Freedom of Information responses from councils across Great … [Read more...]
Banish the battrey blues this winter, say Vertu
Drivers across Wales know the sinking feeling of turning the key on a frosty morning, only to be met with silence. It’s a moment that can ruin a commute, delay the school run, and leave you stranded in the cold. And it's a common one. In a new survey by Vertu, over 40 servicing specialists were asked to name the single most common cause of vehicle … [Read more...]
Get the most out of your EV this winter
The first frost on the windscreen and the biting cold of a winter morning can bring a familiar sense of ‘range anxiety’ for many electric car owners. As temperatures drop, the efficiency of an EV’s battery can be significantly reduced by up to 30%, leaving drivers with less range than they are used to for their daily journeys. This is because the chemical … [Read more...]
UK cars now average 10 years old on roads
The average car on Britain’s roads is now close to 10 years old – the oldest figure recorded, according to a new analysis of the national car parc. In response, Warrantywise has used its market-leading Reliability Index – one of the UK’s most comprehensive measures of real-world vehicle dependability – to reveal the top ten most reliable used cars aged … [Read more...]
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