Wales-based FRF Group won the Best Toyota Group UK award for the third year running. The business’s FRF Toyota (Newport) centre also won an Ichiban Award (Medium Retailer) and its Carmarthen business topped the Value Chain sector. Throughout 2025, FRF Group placed significant emphasis on people development. It has also refined the structure and the … [Read more...]
MoT tests soaring and so are costs
March is a peak period for MoT tests of new-plate models over three years old including almost 318,000. getting their first compulsory road safety check, with some shocks for their owners. In March 2023 there was a staggering 18% rise in registrations of new models after the Covid cutbacks and with incentives from manufacturers and dealers taken up by … [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...]
MB EQC most likely to fail MoT
New car first-time MoT test failures have thrown up a few surprises. Top of the list was the Mercedes-Benz EQC, an electric SUV, with a first-time MOT fail rate of 17.2%. Just over 4,000 checked in for an MoT last year, and of those 717 failed. Both electric and internal combustion engine cars feature in the top 20, with the Ford Tourneo Custom just … [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...]
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...]
Anxiety over car repairs is diminishing
The percentage of motorists who would be “anxious and financially stressed” by an expensive, unexpected car repair bill is falling, shows research carried out for the RAC Dealer Network. Those who would feel this way about having to spend £1,000 at a garage to keep their car on the road is now 33% compared to 46% when the same question was asked in 2023 and … [Read more...]
What to watch in winter
During winter, more than 1.2 million vehicle breakdowns are expected to occur - the equivalent of 9 breakdowns each minute. James Harding, a tyre specialist with 15 years of experience at Blackcircles has revealed the top five most common car issues drivers face during the winter months. 1. Weak or failing batteries “Cold temperatures significantly reduce … [Read more...]
eVED plan is fraught with problems, say fleet professionals
Fleet engagement with the new government consultation on Electric Vehicle Excise Duty is “essential” to highlight a wide range of potential problems, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair, said that the industry body’s members broadly accepted the need for the government to recover revenue lost from petrol and diesel fuel duty but … [Read more...]
Reputable retailers key factor for used car buyers
Purchasing from a “reputable retailer” is the number one factor for used car buyers, according to a new survey. Conducted for the RAC Dealer Network and its aftersales partner Assurant, the research shows seller trustworthiness named by 62% of respondents — an increase from 59% in 2023 and 55% in 2021. In second place is the manufacturer and model of the … [Read more...]
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