Drivers across the UK are being told that car insurance premiums are falling, yet many are opening their renewal notices only to find they're paying more than last year. The confusion comes as interest in vehicle technology continues to rise. Analysis of Google search data by GM Direct Hire found searches for "ADAS in car" have increased by 87% over the … [Read more...]
Value retention improving for some EVs
Chinese EVs are holding their value well against comparable mainstream models, suggesting consumer trust and confidence in newer brands is continuing to grow. New research by car leasing and contract hire specialist, LeaseCar, analysed a selection of popular Chinese EVs alongside similar mainstream models and found that across the vehicles analysed, Chinese … [Read more...]
Skywell collapse is warning to fleets
The collapse of Skywell’s UK importer this week is further evidence of the risk to fleets of acquiring cars and vans from new entrants, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO at the fleet software company, said it was very difficult for vehicle operators to assess which manufacturers would maintain a presence in the longer term. “The risk can arise at … [Read more...]
Vertu advice for summer holidays on the road
As the school holidays approach and families prepare for longer summer journeys, aftersales technicians at Vertu are warning that winter and pothole-season damage can remain hidden until a car is placed under sustained strain. In a survey of Vertu's aftersales technicians, 46% identified a weakened battery as the most common issue they see after winter. … [Read more...]
Putting heart into heritage
Cambrian Classics Ltd is our family-run business that specialises in pre-1980 classic and vintage car repair and servicing, and is located by the beautiful Ceredigion coast. I started Cambrian Classics in 2021, after over 10 years working in the local motor trade. I have owned and worked on my own classic cars since I (below) was a student at Aberystwyth … [Read more...]
Tredegar business will head top Welsh rally
David Spear Commercial Vehicles will continue its support of one of Britain’s most popular gravel rallies after confirming a second successive year as the official vehicle supplier to the Nicky Grist Stages on Saturday 11 July. Last year the award-winning, family-run commercial vehicle supplier, which was established in 1987 and is based at the Crown … [Read more...]
Silence is golden and saves you money, say Vertu
You've checked the mileage, scanned the bodywork, and flicked through the service history, the car looks right on paper, but according to the technicians who inspect these cars every day, that's where most buyers stop – and exactly where problems could hide. A survey of 55 dealership technicians, master technicians, and aftersales managers across Vertu’s UK … [Read more...]
Avoid these EVs with low resale value
New research has revealed the most common electric vehicles that have historically depreciated the fastest in the UK. The research carried out by GAP insurance provider, ALA Insurance, found the Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoe, BMW i13, Jaguar I-PACE, Audi e-tron and the Mercedes-Benz EQC lose their value the quickest after being driven off the … [Read more...]
DVLA fraud sees three jailed
A dishonest DVLA employee altered vehicle documents in collaboration with two corrupt car dealers to inflate values and get more money for them. Dodgy dealers Joshua Sawyer and Ashley Harris paid the DVLA’s Matthew Holloway £23,000 to change the records of high-end vehicles that had been written-off or stolen as well as motor cycles and quadbikes. Holloway … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 June
A new railway bridge will be installed at Cathays railway station starting on 13 June. The ‘Access for All’ footbridge will provide better accessibility and help modernise the station to a safer transport hub while additional features of the infrastructure upgrade include step-free lift access for wheelchair users, improved walkways, and direct access to … [Read more...]
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