More than half of motorists (52%) say that they are now driving an older car than five years ago. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 24% haven’t been able to afford to buy a newer car and 18% that it feels as though used cars have become more expensive. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “The average age of a car on UK roads is now … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 4 June
Car dealers are having to battle increased levels of fraud and attempted fraud to go with a number of other challenges currently facing the motor trade. That is according to the latest Forecourt Foresight report from Close Brothers Motor Finance which found that one in five automotive retailers have fallen victim to fraud and a further 31% of dealers have … [Read more...]
National low-down on 20mph limits from Tempcover
Wales has Britain's highest percentage of urban roads with a 20mph limit, shows new research which highlights significant differences between British regions and local authorities. The analysis, conducted by temporary car insurance experts Tempcover, examined data provided by Insight Warehouse, which comes from their comprehensive national maps of speed … [Read more...]
Your job can drive up your insurance premium
From the make and model of your vehicle to where it’s parked at night, many factors affect the price of your car insurance, but careers could be creating higher costs on insurance premiums. New analysis from automotive experts at Vertu Motors has uncovered which professions are being hit hardest by insurance premiums. Using government data, Vertu found … [Read more...]
Buyers beware of true motoring costs with their next car
Vertu have noticed that searches for ‘new cars for new drivers’ have risen 26% over the past three months. While new cars offer the appeal of modern features and warranties, they also come with different financial considerations that buyers should be aware of. So, to help first-time buyers navigate the process without overspending, automotive experts at … [Read more...]
Drink drivers face having alcohol-interlocks fitted
More than half of motorists (53%) want to allow courts to order anyone convicted of drink-driving to have ‘alcolocks’ fitted to their vehicles to prevent them reoffending, a new RAC study has found. While almost a quarter (23%) of the 1,763 drivers surveyed by the RAC didn’t think the introduction of the breathalyser devices – which prevent a vehicle being … [Read more...]
Toyota and Lexus owners most at risk of “cat-burglars”
Toyota Auris owners are being warned they’re most at risk of catalytic converter theft, according to research. The figures state that one in every 157 of these cars has the device taken - a higher ratio than any other model in the data. Drivers of this vehicle are now being warned to take extra precautions to keep it safe from thieves. The … [Read more...]
Pilot will examine possible driving test changes
Google searches for “driving test change” have increased by 600% in the past week, following the launch of a major new Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency trial. GAP insurance provider, ALA Insurance, is welcoming the move - citing its potential to reduce accidents with claims involving newly qualified drivers. The DVSA has launched a three-month pilot at … [Read more...]
A third of drivers ignore tyre pressures
Uswitch recently investigated the most commonly ignored car issues and why drivers are reluctant to fix them straight away. Continuing to drive a vehicle after identifying a fault can be a safety hazard and in serious cases even result in legal repercussions. Despite this, nearly three in five (57%) car owners admitted to driving their vehicle after … [Read more...]
Women worry most about night-time breakdowns
One in five have personally felt fear or danger after breaking down, with women disproportionately affected by safety concerns on rural and unlit roads. New data has revealed a hidden anxiety among UK drivers: breaking down after dark. According to a new study by breakdown cover provider ALA Insurance, 38% of UK motorists say they feel unsafe when stranded … [Read more...]
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