Recycling could enable Europe to cut its reliance on EV battery mineral imports by up to a quarter by the end of the decade, according to a new study. Materials from end-of-life batteries and gigafactory scrap have the potential to build up to 2.4 million EVs locally in 2030, according to the research by Transport & Environment (T&E). But the EU … [Read more...]
EV warranty work up to 50% dearer, says WSG
Average, warranty claims for electric vehicles are 30-50% higher than for comparable internal combustion engine vehicles, according to Warranty Solutions Group. WSG’s analysis of 800 electric car warranty claims paid between August 2023 and August 2024, highlights that the most common issues are with battery charge control modules, which cost an average of … [Read more...]
Road repairs slowly improving
Road Emulsion Association figures show road surface dressing volumes have increased since lowest reported last year There has been an increase in the manufacturing, sale, and use of bitumen emulsions for surface dressing since last year, which was the lowest reported volumes on record, but more still needs to be done to save potholes developing and damaging … [Read more...]
Best garage in Wales – again!
Garej Arwyn Cyf, Caernarfon has won The Motor Ombudsman's regional 2024 Garage Star Award for Wales, for a second year. The Motor Ombudsman is pleased to announce that AJ Fleetcare, an independent garage in Leeds, has been crowned the 2024 winner of the National Garage Star Award – the top prize in the Ombudsman’s annual Star Awards competition. Now … [Read more...]
Stay safe as we slide into winter
The temporary car insurance experts at Tempcover have put together 5 essential tips to help you safely prepare and handle driving in snow and ice, as the thermometer falls towards mid-winter. Top 5 tips for safe driving this winter: Pack a winter survival kit Be prepared for emergencies by keeping the following items in your car: Ice … [Read more...]
Getting a grip on 4×4 prices
As Britain faces a cold snap, motorists are considering an SUV or 4x4 to handle the bad weather. The SUV sector alone makes up almost a third of all vehicles on UK roads, accounting for 60% of all new car registrations in 2023. Experts at automotive data company HPI have picked ten used models which, at under £11K, offer great value for money … [Read more...]
Water damage sees more cars being written off
Parts of the UK have become submerged in water following Storm Conall and with more flood warnings forecasted, drivers need to be extra cautious while navigating the wet wintry weather. In the past year, National Scrap Car has reported that water damage is heavily contributing to the volume of vehicles being scrapped, with Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow … [Read more...]
EV vans quicker to service, epyx suggest
Electric vans are showing shorter servicing times compared to internal combustion engine and hybrid models, according to findings from epyx. However, ICE and hybrid vans have better vehicle off-road (VOR) times, according to the new data, taken from the 1link Service Network service, maintenance and repair (SMR) platform. The information looks at … [Read more...]
Fleetcheck plan for extending replacement cycles
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...]
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