QuestGates, the UK’s largest owner-managed loss adjusting and claims solutions group, has contributed to an international report on the criminal supply chains for vehicles stolen in the UK and EU. Published in April 2026 by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, the Theft For Export study was led by anti-corruption expert Dr Liam … [Read more...]
Drug driving growing danger on roads, says RAC
More than 12,300 drivers have been caught drug-driving on at least three separate occasions in the last 11 years – five times the number caught repeat drink-driving over the same period – new RAC analysis of DVLA data shows. A Freedom of Information request submitted by the RAC found that 12,391 drivers have accrued three or more DG10 endorsements for … [Read more...]
EVs biggest targets for mileage clocking
New analysis from vehicle history platform carVertical shows electric models are now the most commonly clocked cars in the UK, with 3% of those checked showing evidence of mileage tampering. That puts EVs ahead of diesel cars (2.8%), petrol cars (2.5%) and hybrids (2%) and comes at a time when many households are looking for ways to cut motoring costs by … [Read more...]
Fuel theft rising, say fleet managers
Some major fleets are reporting fuel theft is proving a limited issue in locations where criminal gangs also often strip vehicles of parts, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. A meeting of the industry body’s Mega Fleets Committee, representing its largest vehicle operators, heard the fleet managers experiencing these issues suspect the same … [Read more...]
Which? fight against spy cameras
The Consumers’ Association Which? magazine is highlighting inaccurate and illegal ANPR cameras used to charge penalty fines on innocent drivers. Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras are increasingly used in car parks, petrol stations and on the roads more generally to monitor wrongdoing. But these cameras aren't always reliable. Even at an estimated … [Read more...]
Overloading cars is rising each year
Young drivers are increasingly putting lives at risk by dangerously overloading their vehicles with their friends, shocking new figures reveal. As L plates are torn up and pass certificates handed out, it's tempting to make the most of new-found freedom by cramming mates into the back seat and heading off for an adventure and its men who are the worst … [Read more...]
33,000 drivers fail eye-sight tests and lose licences
New data has revealed that nearly 33,000 British motorists have had their driving licences revoked or applications refused due to failing to meet legal eyesight standards over the last four years. The figures, obtained via FOI requests, come as the government enters the final weeks of a consultation on mandatory eyesight testing for drivers over 70. While … [Read more...]
Tradelines 1 April
Diesel price has soared to over 184.20ppl in a month, says the RAC Fuel Watch service. That’s up nearly 42ppl since the beginning of March while petrol is 153.68ppl, a rise of 21ppl in the month and with the Easter getaway beginning it will make a typical family fill up £100 and £84 respectively. Fleets should tighten security around fuel in response to … [Read more...]
Car thefts are missing – from DVLA data
The UK’s largest owner-managed loss adjusting and claims solutions group, QuestGates, has published new research showing a 30%+ difference in the motor theft data held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and police in England and Wales. DVLA and Police vehicle theft totals for England & Wales DVLA Police % … [Read more...]
Privacy standard being worked on
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...]
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