New, six-point guidance for fleets who are extending the replacement cycles on their van fleets has been launched by FleetCheck. Barrie Willson, commercial fleet consultant at the fleet software specialist, explained the advice had been created in response to customers who were operating vehicles for longer and seeking advice. “There’s a couple of trends … [Read more...]
Wales garages average two days for repairs
Scotland has the longest average fleet vehicle off-road times in the UK at 2.38 days, according to new figures released by epyx. Meanwhile, the shortest VOR wait is in the North East, with an average of 1.83 days between when a car or van enters a workshop and work is completed. The statistics – which cover the period January 2023 to October 2024 – have … [Read more...]
Christmas is just down the road….
With only five weeks to go until Christmas Day, a study by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed a glimpse of ‘Car-istmas’ for the first time, showcasing what UK drivers are anticipating for the popular festive getaway. With millions traditionally hitting the road to spend time with friends and relatives for this much-loved annual occasion, the poll of 1,000 … [Read more...]
Motorists failing to see the light, say eBay
UK motorists are steering clear of the simple yet essential vehicle maintenance task of changing their headlight bulbs, with two thirds (67%) admitting to having never tackled the task, according to eBay. With drivers facing significantly darker journeys in the months ahead following the clocks changing, almost one fifth of motorists (17%) said they rarely … [Read more...]
Another Chinese brand coming to Britain
Xpeng is the next Chinese brand coming to the UK early next year, it was announced. The G6 SUV will lead the importation of a range which will be handled by the very experienced IM Group, which have enormous experience over almost 50 years with Subaru & Isuzu and recently added GWM of China to its portfolio while handling the parts operations for … [Read more...]
Classic cars exempt from Capital Gains Tax
In light of the recent Autumn 2024 Budget, Car & Classic announces that classic cars are exempt from the increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT), a change that could make them an attractive, tax-efficient investment. With CGT rising from 10% to 18% for the lower rate and from 18% to 24% for the higher rate, this exemption offers an advantage for those … [Read more...]
Drivers cutting corners on safety due to rising costs
One-in-five drivers (20%) under the age of 44 have driven illegally by not putting their car through the MOT or replacing tyres when needed to save money in the cost-of-living crisis, says the RAC. Among drivers of all ages, one-in-10 (10%) admit they’ve failed to replace worn-out tyres or skipped the MOT, which is a legal requirement that guarantees the … [Read more...]
Complaints rise as motor trade fails more customers
The Motor Ombudsman has reported the highest ever volume of service and repair cases brought by consumers to its dispute resolution service during the third quarter of the year. Between 1 July and 30 September, the Ombudsman for the automotive sector received a total of 1,586 new submissions from motorists, up 18% from 1,348 in Q3 2023. This was slightly … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Corsa is most scrapped car
Scrap vehicle experts National Scrap Car have combined their internal data along with DVLA data to calculate the number of 10-year old vehicles still on our roads to understand how reliable are some of the UK’s most popular models. Top manufacturers like Vauxhall, Ford, Volkswagen and Peugeot have seen high percentages of their vehicles scrapped within this … [Read more...]
Girls get a grip as tyre fitters in ETB Autocentre, Llanelli
Lifelong friends Talia Wilson and Olivia Smolicz are putting a Llanelli autocentre on the map as one of the most female-friendly in the area, after becoming fully fledged tyre fitters – with another apprentice following in their footsteps. The former Bryngwyn Comprehensive School pupils, both 18, are forging careers at ETB Autocentres in Trostre Industrial … [Read more...]
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