British manufacturers made more cars in 2015 than any year since 2005 when 1,595,697 vehicles were produced. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, production increased 3.9% on 2014, with output at 1,587,677 overtaking pre-recession levels for the first time. It was also a good year for commercial vehicles built in … [Read more...]
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North Wales company expands business offering
The Jolly Group has extended its proposition following the launch of Jolly Good Vehicle Leasing. Jolly Good Vehicle Leasing will complement local firm, Jolly Good Vehicle Rentals, giving retail and business customers a full range of vehicles available on one to five year contracts. Customers can opt for any make and model and various flexible-funding … [Read more...]
Used dealers face very challenging 2016
It’s going to be a challenging year in the used car market, according to analysts at Cap. Cap is predicting 2016 will be a tough with more used cars entering the market after record levels of new car registrations in 2015. Derren Martin, senior editor at cap Black Book said, “Stability in the market will rest on strong retail demand. The record levels … [Read more...]
Car & CV sales hit UK record in 2015
New car sales broke all records in the UK last year. The SMMT said 2,633,503 new cars were registered helped by a bumper December of 180,077 and fleet registrations over 1.3 Million during the year. The sales last year went up 6.3% over 2014, exceeding predictions and the 2003 record of 2.5 Million. Wales and England were the only parts of the UK to … [Read more...]
Financial deals & incentives will drive UK sales this year
Growth in the number and variety of finance packages available to private buyers will drive the new and used car markets in 2016, predicts Glass's. In the new car sector, which will see growth in registrations of around 3%, further finance packages will need to stimulate consumer interest and provide new avenues to affordability. However, the real … [Read more...]
Flood alert to car buyers
The used car market could be swamped with flood-damaged cars following the extreme weather of recent weeks. Estimating that insurers could be facing claims for up to £40 million for cars written-off by recent weather, AA Insurance says that cars which have been immersed in water may seem undamaged but can store up potentially fatal faults. Michael … [Read more...]
Power to overcome the winter
With winter just around the corner and forecasters warning that it’s going to be a chilly one, Cobra has redesigned its successful JumPack. It’s thinner and more compact than before, but it still offers enough power to jump-start a car and charge multiple devices. Small enough to fit neatly into any glove compartment or bag, the new Cobra JumPack CPP … [Read more...]
Makers and dealers main source of complaints to CAB
Faulty vehicles and poor dealer servicing are the biggest problem people have says Citizens Advice. Over the last year it has dealt with just over 60,800 complaints about faulty used cars and servicing, three times the complaints about mobile phone services. In the same time the level of problems with parking enforcement on private land has gone up … [Read more...]
Sheer genius of Gravells
Kia is currently trialling its new Kia Genius programme with six dealerships across the country taking part – each employing a ‘Kia Genius’. Kia identified a shift in its customers’ habits with the increase in digital and mobile technologies that in some cases can remove the personal aspect from the buying process. This new scheme, which has … [Read more...]
Dispute resolution service moves to ease complaints
Motor Codes, the consumer arm of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, has been appointed one of the automotive sector’s first Alternative Dispute Resolution providers. Under new legislation, the organisation will work with automotive companies to help improve consumer confidence by resolving any disputes swiftly and reducing the number of … [Read more...]
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