The latest developments in crime affecting the used vehicle sector are the focus of the first Vehicle Remarketing Association member meeting of 2026. Taking place at epyx's Meriden offices tomorrow Thursday 22 January, it will cover topics including the rise of ghost plates, new trends in clocking, the spread of keyless theft, and how to improve your cyber … [Read more...]
Drivers need lessons in ADAS
Solving issues with implementation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems could prove to be a key element for fleets in the government’s new Road Safety Strategy, believes FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO of the fleet software specialist, says there are widespread reports across its user base that company car drivers simply don’t understand how to use the … [Read more...]
Used parts being recycled for fleets
Fleet use of checked, graded and provenanced recycled parts is being made faster and easier with a new partnership between epyx and The Green Parts Specialists. The deal means fleets can choose from the supplier’s online catalogue of 350,000 recycled parts for delivery or select a “supply and fit” option for engines and gearboxes. The supply and fit … [Read more...]
Busy Brits are putting brakes on routine servicing
Busy lifestyles are forcing many UK drivers to overlook routine car maintenance, reveals new research from temporary car insurance experts Uswitch. Between juggling work, family, and everyday demands, drivers are delaying services and putting off repairs, often prioritising time over money when it comes to looking after their vehicles. More than … [Read more...]
Chinese brands will influence used prices in 2026
The popularity of Chinese new entrants will be the number one trend in the used-car market in 2026, say dealers in new research. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows more than half (53%) believe this will be a major development, followed by the continuing move to electric cars (50%) and ongoing shortages of good quality stock (38%). Paul Burgess, CEO … [Read more...]
Pothole damage hitting harder than ever
Drivers across the UK are being hit harder than ever by the cost of pothole damage, as new analysis released this morning on National Pothole Day reveals the total financial impact of potholes on vehicles rose to an estimated £589 million in 2025, up from £579 million in 2024 and £474 million in 2023. UK road safety charity TyreSafe, a … [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...]
New plate law could increase fraud
A new proposal to amend the British Standard for number plates, BS AU 145e, has triggered urgent concern across the automotive industry sector as experts warn the ban could increase the circulation of illegal plates. Industry leaders are warning that removing these compliant products from legitimate suppliers could push motorists towards unregulated online … [Read more...]
eVED plan is fraught with problems, say fleet professionals
Fleet engagement with the new government consultation on Electric Vehicle Excise Duty is “essential” to highlight a wide range of potential problems, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair, said that the industry body’s members broadly accepted the need for the government to recover revenue lost from petrol and diesel fuel duty but … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 December
The RAC is expecting a record 37.5 million getaway journeys home for Christmas to be made this year in the run up to the big day. It's predicting the busiest Saturday getaway of any year since we first started recording drivers’ festive plans, with Christmas Eve likely to see the highest volumes of leisure traffic since COVID. Latest figures show Transport … [Read more...]
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