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...]
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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...]
Newport repairers operate to world class standards
Last year ended on a high for iRG Repair Group’s Newport branch which has won an Enterprise Rent-A-Car customer service award after achieving a ‘world-class’ score. The branch topped Enterprise’s South-West Region based on the feedback of customers, who were surveyed across several elements including the service they’d received from their respective … [Read more...]
Electrification is driving car and fleet decisions
With 2025 wrapped up, it’s fair to say the past year has been a busy one for the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. Policy announcements, funding changes and continued investment in charging infrastructure have kept EVs firmly on the agenda. And all signs suggest the pace of change will continue into next year. A major driver of this shift is the UK’s … [Read more...]
QuestGates suggest car theft has moved to parts
As we look back on 2025, QuestGates’ latest research explores the key factors behind a sizeable and very welcome 12.57% decrease in car thefts. In-depth analysis of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency lost or stolen dataset for the first eight months of 2025, compared to the same period a year earlier, reveals the headline stolen and recovered figures, … [Read more...]
Tesla maintain top spot for UK EVs
Tesla continue to dominate the UK EV chart with total registations near 45,500 cars. Their Y and 3 models are way ahead of nearest rivals from Audi while Ford and BMW slog it out close together in 5th and 6th spots. The Skoda Enyaq is just behind the BMW i4 and Kia must be hoping its EV3 will grow sales in the sector as a new model has just been … [Read more...]
Most popular cars financed in 2025
Close Brothers Motor Finance highlights the most popular cars to finance in 2025. Zero Emission Vehicle mandate targets, fluctuating demand and changing consumer trends surrounding electric vehicles created a tricky landscape for manufacturers and dealers to contend with over the past 12 months. Ongoing economic uncertainty and concerns around factors such … [Read more...]
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