Working towards towards “zero servicing” – with vehicles never having to visit workshops unless a fault was detected – presents huge dangers for vehicle operators, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director, was responding to recent news that Tesla is recruiting staff for a project called “Zero Service” under the banner, “At Tesla, we believe that the best service is no service.” He went … [Read more...]
Dazzled drivers straining to see
Bright headlights may have to be dimmed to prevent dazzling drivers. The RAC has welcomed a commitment from the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare, after research showed an overwhelming majority of drivers affected – as many as eight-in-10 – believe the problem is getting worse. Responding to a petition set up by a member of the public following … [Read more...]
Top tips to get the best price for your car
If you're considering upgrading your motor, part-exchanging your car can be a convenient and cost-effective option. The popularity of part exchanging cars is rising, possibly influenced by the release of new car registration plates and Bristol Street Motors has spotted that searches for ‘how to part exchange my car’ have increased by 100% in the last three months. However, to make the process as … [Read more...]
Used car buyers skip vital checks
A recent study has revealed that many used car buyers skip vital checks before making a purchase. In fact, one in ten Brits admitted that they make no checks at all when buying a used car, leaving them unaware of any potential vehicle issues. The survey, conducted by online car-changing marketplace Carwow, uncovered just how common it is for used car buyers to skip essential checks. Despite … [Read more...]
Poor reliability & higher costs drive change, says Carwow
Reliability and higher running costs are the top reasons for selling their motor according to a new survey by Carwow, the online car-changing marketplace. Nearly eight out of 10 respondents (78%) cited reliability as the biggest reason for changing their cars, while increased running costs (71%) came a close second on their list for choosing to sell. Despite being a nation of vehicle … [Read more...]
Driving up depreciation mile by mile
A new study by on-line marketplace Carwow has found how mileage severely impacts the value of used cars. The study reveals car valuations can drop by a staggering 27% once they tip over the 60,000-mile mark. As a result, owners looking to sell are now being advised to do so before their vehicle hits this 60k mileage milestone, typically when a new car's warranty expires and the first MoT is … [Read more...]
1.8 M drivers have The Knowledge
The Motor Ombudsman’s online Knowledge Base is five years old. Accessible on every page of the Ombudsman’s website, TheMotorOmbudsman.org, the Knowledge Base was introduced in January 2019 to help consumers find answers to frequently-asked questions, and information in relation to buying and owning a car. During the last half-decade, the Knowledge Base has grown to 11 different categories … [Read more...]
Young drivers skipping safety costs, says the RAC
Inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are worryingly causing young drivers not to maintain their cars properly, risking their safety and that of other road users, says the RAC, and its particularly bad in Wales. A quarter of young drivers aged 17-24 (26%) say they have put off necessary repairs to their cars to save money while nearly three-in-10 (28%) are not servicing their vehicles as … [Read more...]
Hidden MoT test centres you can use
To help motorists save the pennies when it comes to MOT test fees, the driving experts at Scrap Car Comparison have shared a hidden hack, which involves booking cheap MOTs at some of the nation’s hidden council test centres. David Kottuan, Operations Manager at Scrap Car Comparison said, “Not many people know that lots of councils have their own MOT testing stations for their own vehicles, buses … [Read more...]
Service bookings taking longer
Lead times for fleet service, maintenance and repair have risen by more than 57% since the start of the pandemic, according to new data from epyx. In January 2020, the average time between when a company car or van booking was created to when the vehicle went in for work was 8.11 days - but today stands at 12.76 days. This data is taken from epyx’s 1link Service Network platform, which is used … [Read more...]