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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
Add more for less and get a lower premium
Young motorists aged under 25 could save up to £281 on their car insurance by adding an experienced named driver to their policy, said Compare the Market. It reveals the typical premium for a young driver is £1,859 with an additional named motorist on the policy. Without any other named drivers on the policy, the average premium for a young person is … [Read more...]
Vans are mobile adverts for businesses
Vansdirect has spotted that searches for ‘van modifications near me’ have increased by a staggering 150% in the last three months, highlighting the growing interest in personalising vans and improving the vehicle’s efficiencies. Fortunately, for those spending considerable time on the road, there are many modifications that can improve the safety, comfort, … [Read more...]
Warranty work gets a boost with 1link Service Network
A new network of garages that are keen to undertake motor warranty work has been created by epyx. It consists of over 1,400 suppliers right across the country, giving warranty providers easy access to national coverage of workshops that want to fulfil claims. Marc Lees, director of business development at epyx, said, “One of the success stories at epyx in … [Read more...]
Women more likely to give up a car, says Carwow
Over one in ten (11%) Brits have sold their car due to financial necessity, according to Carwow, the online car-changing marketplace. Of these, 58% were female, and 42% were men, suggesting that women are more likely to give up their car due to financial pressures. Selling a car because of financial pressures is more common among those aged between 40 and … [Read more...]
Time to pick a star
The Motor Ombudsman is inviting nominations from consumers for the fifth edition of its Star Awards. The annual competition, launched in 2020, celebrates excellence in customer service delivered by Motor Ombudsman-accredited businesses across the UK, and individual team members working within these organisations. The Star Awards are made up of the Garage … [Read more...]
The legal and smart way to cut your motoring costs
There's a legal and smart way to cut your motoring costs at a keystroke and it's not an April Fool joke. Motoring experts at Scrap Car Comparison found the number of cars with a SORN in 2023 was up almost 5% on the same figures for 2022, with more than two million cars put under the notification between January and September last year. But could more … [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 … [Read more...]
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