Isuzu UK has added JT Hughes Group to the dealer network in Newtown, Shrewsbury and Telford. The Shropshire and Mid-Wales based car retailer opened the new Isuzu franchise at the beginning of this month and hopes to grow its existing client base with the new range of Award-Winning pick-ups. The average price of petrol yesterday topped 152p a litre for the first time ever and diesel also reached … [Read more...]
Insurance News
Car buyers researching rights more easily
The Motor Ombudsman’s Knowledge Base online resource designed to make it quicker and easier for motorists to resolve their query or complaint in relation to buying and owning a car prior to submitting a dispute, has achieved the milestone of one million views since launching in January 2019. Accessed via the ‘Find an answer’ button at the top of every page of TheMotorOmbudsman.org website, the … [Read more...]
Genesis Flexibility subscription programme begins
Genesis Flexibility is a new dedicated subscription service from the executive car brand. It is a common-sense subscription plan providing peace of mind, short term flexibility and a luxury experience at every step. Starting from £599 a month with a minimum six-month term, Genesis Flexibility is an 18-months contract and covers the G70 and G80 saloons, the GV70 and GV80 SUVs and the … [Read more...]
Ford Fiesta most stolen model
The Ford Fiesta was the most stolen car in 2021 in the UK, and the Mitsubishi Outlander was the most stolen plug-in, according to DVLA data analysed by car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco. Some 48,493 stolen cars were reported by the police to the DVLA in 2021. That’s a car stolen from its owner every 11 minutes somewhere in the UK. There were 1,617 more cars stolen in 2021 than during … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 February
The supply of used diesel cars is dwindling in parts of the UK, with market share falling by as much as 40% in a year in some areas, analysis by AA Cars. Sales of new diesel and petrol cars will be banned from 2030, and some drivers have already begun shifting to greener vehicles while the introduction of Clean Air Zones and higher taxes on the most polluting models have steadily made diesels … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 February
Suzuki GB PLC has updated its Approved Used Car Programme which provides a more structured and clearer process in helping customers find their car of choice. Suzuki was voted the best Automotive brand in the Summer 2021 UK Customer Satisfaction Index which emphasises the strong relationships that the 150 strong dealer network has with its customers – both new and existing and customers browsing … [Read more...]
Young Driver will open 4th Welsh centre for under 17s
A specialist driver training scheme which allows 10-17 year olds to get behind the wheel in a bid to create a new generation of safer drivers is launching its fourth venue in Wales. After Newport, Pentwyn and Chepstow, Young Driver will open at Swansea City AFC on Saturday 16 April, when the car park will be transformed into a realistic road system so youngsters can work on a range of driving … [Read more...]
Repairers preparing for new speed monitor law
The Department for Transport has provided further details to the National Body Repair Association about the new EU legislation regarding Intelligent Speed Assist. In a letter in response to an enquiry made on behalf of NBRA, the DfT has confirmed the new EU legislation regarding Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) is scheduled to apply to new vehicle types in the EU from July 2022 and all new … [Read more...]
Tradelines 2 February
Volvo retailers will provide a free puncture or windscreen chip repair on Volvo cars of any age, helping to get owners safely back on the road again as soon as possible. The process is simple, convenient and comes with the peace of mind of work carried out by qualified Volvo technicians as owners can take their car to any UK Volvo retailer, where the damage will be checked to determine whether a … [Read more...]
EVs depreciate less than petrol or diesel cars
A leasing company has analysed a popular online car marketplace and compared the prices of the UK’s most popular used cars against the number of miles the car had done to uncover the average depreciation cost per mile our cars drive. The average price an petrol or diesel car depreciates is 67ppm or by £4,669.90 a year compared with an evs cost of 55ppm and £3,833.50 annually, meaning evs save 18% … [Read more...]