A new car loses approximately 20 per cent of its value when it’s driven off the showroom forecourt, and cars lose between 15 - 20 per cent of their value each year, so it pays to have an understanding of deprecation when you’re buying a car. However, the numerous makes, models and colours will all hold and lose their value differently, so a bit of … [Read more...]
Retail
Beware of “bargains” as sales slow and prices drop
Holidays are over and forecourts are full of pre-owned cars which have been traded in to get the latest “67” plate. For lots of us, now is the time we think about trading up to a newer model, says Tim Shallcross, IAM RoadSmart head of technical policy. However, today’s high-tech cars can be concealing wallet-crunching problems unknown on previous … [Read more...]
Cash-choice users should be cause for concern
Drivers who take a cash option instead of a company car from their employer are often not being considered with the same level of thoroughness as company car drivers when it comes to risk management, says Arval. Cash takers can potentially fall off the radar when it comes to safety, even though there are frequently high mileage and other increased risk … [Read more...]
Swansea motorists dearly pay for repairs – What’d you pay?
Swansea is one of the more expensive places to get your car repaired, a survey shows. The average price for repairs in Swansea was £243.13 while Cardiff came in at £213.26. Surprisingly, London does not have the most expensive average price of car repairs in the country, only coming in as the 4th most expensive. The data has been gathered by car … [Read more...]
Driver training needs better targeting by firms
The availability of better data means that a more targeted approach should be the future of driver training, says Arval. As well as collision and damage information, data ranging from telematics analysis through to fuel use and tyre wear can increasingly help fleet managers to identify who needs specific driving help, says David Watts, Fleet Consultant at … [Read more...]
Dealers to review safety in auctions
A new, safety sub-committee is to be formed by the Vehicle Remarketing Association to look at safety issues in the remarketing sector, with a special emphasis on auctions. The move has been prompted by an increase in interest in the subject among VRA members, especially following recent deaths at auctions in the US. Sam Watkins, deputy chair at the … [Read more...]
Popular models in big US recall campaigns
Nearly 500,000 Mercedes cars across its range in the US are being recalled. They are to be checked for faulty air bags which may inadvertently deploy. US dealers are also recalling 342,300 Kia Soul and Soul EVs with suspected faulty pinion gear on the steering. Failure could result in the system falling apart. Meanwhile, over 216,000 Audi A5 and Q5 … [Read more...]
Britain’s best is booming business
The UK’s specialist, low volume car manufacturing industry will enjoy a 60% production boost by 2020, thanks to increasing global demand, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The UK Specialist Car Manufacturers Report 2017 confirms Britain is home to the largest and most diverse specialist car manufacturing sector in the world, … [Read more...]
Parts makers seeking better world deal
Vehicle parts makers in the US and Europe want open trading policies without import penalties and which reflect the global nature of the industry. The American-based Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers want free and fair trade, access to raw and finished materials, and harmonized safety and … [Read more...]
Griffin Mill Fiat dress Cardiff Fashion Week
Cardiff Fashion Week - the premier fashion event in Wales from 28 October to 4 November – has partnered with Griffin Mill Fiat. The South Wales Fiat specialist has chosen to support the week to showcase the Fiat 500 range - a bold and seductive car which marks its 60th anniversary this year. To announce the partnership, Britain’s Next Top Model … [Read more...]
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