An industry-wide initiative to strengthen data deletion practices in the used car and van sector is being backed by the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The new Data Deletion and Privacy Protection Certificate has been launched by the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) and developed with input from auction operators, compliance experts, and … [Read more...]
Wales’ 20mph went too far – Conservatives claim
Following the Welsh Government’s review of 20mph and 30mph speed limits on trunk roads, Welsh Conservatives have renewed their criticism for the policy, which could cost Labour their control of the Senedd in 7 May elections. Sam Rowlands MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport & Infrastructure, argued that the £32 million policy … [Read more...]
Mileage clocking expected to rise in evs
Government plans for a new mileage-based Electric Vehicle Excise Duty greatly increases the temptation for car clocking, FleetCheck is warning. The proposal replaces lost fuel duty revenue with rates of 3.0 pence per mile for electric vehicles (EVs) and 1.5 for plug-in-hybrids, with mileage checked annually at an MOT station. Peter Golding, CEO at the … [Read more...]
Fewer vehicle thefts recorded
The UK’s largest owner-managed loss adjusting and claims solutions group, QuestGates, has completed its initial analysis of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Lost or Stolen data for 2025, revealing encouraging trends for the motor insurance market. For the motor insurance industry and motorists in general, the data points to a clear shift in the right … [Read more...]
Law firms are facing possible action from the FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned law firms representing clients involved in motor finance commission claims they must act in the claimants' best interest and not charge exorbitant exit fees. The watchdog has teamed up with the Solicitors Regulation Authority to make sure that all rules are being followed, as claims continue to build up and say … [Read more...]
Cybercrime increasing threat to dealers
Specific weaknesses place the remarketing sector under increased threat from cybercrime, Vehicle Remarketing Association members heard at their first meeting of 2026. Mark Rodbert, CEO at idax Software, explained that rapid staff turnover in environments such as dealerships made it challenging to create a cybersecurity-aware culture, while the large amount … [Read more...]
Crime hits a quarter of UK motorists
A quarter of drivers (26%) have fallen victim to vehicle crime such as theft or vandalism in the past 12 months, according to the RAC. Those who live in towns and city centres are much more likely to have been targeted, with 45% of motorists in these areas experiencing vehicle crime compared to just 15% in rural postcodes and one-in-five (20%) in the … [Read more...]
Call to slash drug-driving reoffending
Drug-drive reoffending have surged by more than 134 percent in the last four years revealing a system that is broken and in need of urgent reform, according to victims and road safety campaigners. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted to the Ministry of Justice by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart shows that drug-drive re-offending rates are … [Read more...]
New car-crime trends to be explained
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...]
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...]
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