As the Christmas getaway beckons and motorists head into unfamiliar areas there are some scams they should steer clear off. From car parks to clean air zones, our increasingly cashless society has created new opportunities for fraudsters to target motorists and vehicle and leasing experts Ayvens UK outline the five latest scams and tips to help you avoid them. Chargepoint Payments Paying for … [Read more...]
Turn your cardboard into a car
Getting creative with leftover festive cardboard will win one lucky person a Volkswagen ID.4 for two weeks. Many households are filled with leftover cardboard boxes before and after Christmas Day, so Volkswagen is inviting people to put them to good use for a cracker of a craftwork competition. The UK’s biggest-selling car brand wants to find the designers of the future – little and big people … [Read more...]
Fuel prices slipping back before Christmas
The Christmas getaway is going to be cheaper this year. Despite a slight rise at the pumps in November, drivers are on the road to enjoy the cheapest Christmas at the pumps since the pandemic, according to new data from RAC Fuel Watch. Petrol went up by a penny to 136.5p over the month while diesel rose by nearly 2p (1.8p) to 142.25p, taking the cost of full tanks for 55-litre family cars to … [Read more...]
Used EV demand continues rising
It is positive to see that, following the best first half-year performance since 2019, the used car market has continued to demonstrate robust growth in this quarter, despite challenging conditions, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association. The used car market experienced growth of 4.3% between July and September, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of … [Read more...]
Pay-per-month insurance rip off
Six months after Which? revealed eye-watering interest rates being charged to insurance customers paying monthly, new analysis reveals that little has changed. In August, the consumer body surveyed 49 car insurance firms and 48 home insurance firms to find out what they charge customers using 'premium finance' to pay for their insurance in monthly instalments. On average, Annual Percentage Rates … [Read more...]
Little car mods can come with big fines
Customising your car’s interior has become a popular way for drivers to express their individuality with Google searches for ‘car modifications’ up 21% in the last month and ‘custom car’ up 5% in the last year. However, experts warn that certain modifications, while seemingly harmless, can have serious safety implications and lead to significant fines. Some modifications may also affect the … [Read more...]
Car restoration & reckoning
DIY car restorations have surged by 20% this year alone. With the rising popularity of personalizing vehicles, now is the perfect time to dive into your own restoration project. From sourcing affordable parts to mastering essential techniques, these pro tips will help you transform your car with ease. “The right guidance can turn any car enthusiast into a skilled restorer,” says the … [Read more...]
400 mile trip to face a driving test
Learner drivers could travel a staggering 25 miles for a driving test by 2030, according to new data, as test centre locality and available test slots dwindle. That’s according to a new report by learner driver insurance broker Marmalade, which has revealed the scale of how far learners are travelling for a driving test. One learner from Surrey, Kayla Van Dorsten,18, had to travel a total of … [Read more...]
Austin raises hat highest to car fans
New research by the car leasing experts at Auto Trader reveals the cities around the world with the most motor-loving communities. The research analysed the number of car meets, auto events and motor shows in over 400 cities worldwide, along with the number of Instagram posts associated with each city’s car meets, to show how strong the car-loving community presence is in each … [Read more...]
On-line car sales have limited appeal, trade believes
Limited potential for online-only motor sales was the top reason for the recent collapse of Cazoo, say dealers. Research from July’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows half of dealers surveyed said this was a problem, followed by 37% who said investors overestimated efficiencies that could be accessed through technology, and 35% that they failed to recognise that existing dealers were already good … [Read more...]
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