The latest developments in crime affecting the used vehicle sector are the focus of the first Vehicle Remarketing Association member meeting of 2026. Taking place at epyx's Meriden offices tomorrow Thursday 22 January, it will cover topics including the rise of ghost plates, new trends in clocking, the spread of keyless theft, and how to improve your cyber … [Read more...]
Used parts being recycled for fleets
Fleet use of checked, graded and provenanced recycled parts is being made faster and easier with a new partnership between epyx and The Green Parts Specialists. The deal means fleets can choose from the supplier’s online catalogue of 350,000 recycled parts for delivery or select a “supply and fit” option for engines and gearboxes. The supply and fit … [Read more...]
Busy Brits are putting brakes on routine servicing
Busy lifestyles are forcing many UK drivers to overlook routine car maintenance, reveals new research from temporary car insurance experts Uswitch. Between juggling work, family, and everyday demands, drivers are delaying services and putting off repairs, often prioritising time over money when it comes to looking after their vehicles. More than … [Read more...]
Pothole damage hitting harder than ever
Drivers across the UK are being hit harder than ever by the cost of pothole damage, as new analysis released this morning on National Pothole Day reveals the total financial impact of potholes on vehicles rose to an estimated £589 million in 2025, up from £579 million in 2024 and £474 million in 2023. UK road safety charity TyreSafe, a … [Read more...]
Newport repairers operate to world class standards
Last year ended on a high for iRG Repair Group’s Newport branch which has won an Enterprise Rent-A-Car customer service award after achieving a ‘world-class’ score. The branch topped Enterprise’s South-West Region based on the feedback of customers, who were surveyed across several elements including the service they’d received from their respective … [Read more...]
QuestGates suggest car theft has moved to parts
As we look back on 2025, QuestGates’ latest research explores the key factors behind a sizeable and very welcome 12.57% decrease in car thefts. In-depth analysis of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency lost or stolen dataset for the first eight months of 2025, compared to the same period a year earlier, reveals the headline stolen and recovered figures, … [Read more...]
Anxiety over car repairs is diminishing
The percentage of motorists who would be “anxious and financially stressed” by an expensive, unexpected car repair bill is falling, shows research carried out for the RAC Dealer Network. Those who would feel this way about having to spend £1,000 at a garage to keep their car on the road is now 33% compared to 46% when the same question was asked in 2023 and … [Read more...]
What to watch in winter
During winter, more than 1.2 million vehicle breakdowns are expected to occur - the equivalent of 9 breakdowns each minute. James Harding, a tyre specialist with 15 years of experience at Blackcircles has revealed the top five most common car issues drivers face during the winter months. 1. Weak or failing batteries “Cold temperatures significantly reduce … [Read more...]
Wales seriously lagging behind ability to repair EVs
A new analysis from Scrap Car Comparison reveals a growing EV “postcode lottery” in Wales, with several local authorities offering no access at all to fully certified EV mechanics, despite EV adoption continuing to rise. The study compared every UK motor repair business with those that employ at least one IMI TechSafe qualified EV technician. This allowed … [Read more...]
Motorists mull over running costs in 2026
Three out of four motorists (75%) are worried the cost of running their car will rise in 2026. December’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 52% are concerned about the costs of insurance, 48% of petrol and diesel, 48% of buying a car and 37% of servicing. Other factors mentioned include repair bills (35%), charging an electric car (24%), motor finance … [Read more...]
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