Arval is releasing new advice to fleet operators in the light of reports that theft from vans is rapidly rising. New figures obtained by the BBC from 45 police forces show that thefts from vans have increased from 14,063 in 2014/15 to 22,749 in 2016/17. A van is broken into every 23 minutes. Simon Cook,LCV Manager at Arval, said, “This is very much in … [Read more...]
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Trade-lines 10 May
Renault-Nissan has jumped to third in the world car rankings sale helped by its Mitsubishi acquisition, says Focus2move. In Q1 2017, Toyota narrowly outsold Volkswagen but the French-Japanese alliance grew an impressive 11.5% to overtake GM, with Hyundai-Kia fifth and Ford in 6th place, ahead of Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Suzuki and PSA. Higher sales and … [Read more...]
Knock-on effect of diesel decline felt across market
The decline in diesel new car sales is forcing down used prices as well, but Volvo is enjoying a boom in second-hand prices. There is a knock-on effect on financing plans increasingly being used by car makers to bolster income, report analysts to Reuters. Pollution concerns and the likelihood of city centre charging is also affecting the business model … [Read more...]
Volvo do the business deal on S60 and V60
Replicating the current Lux upgrade already available on Volvo's SE, R-Design and Cross Country variants, the Business Edition Lux provides some added luxury to the S60 and V60 models. Popular with company car and fleet drivers alike, the Business Edition variants currently account for 29% of total S60/V60 sales, while almost half of Volvo's end-user … [Read more...]
New car sales collapse in Wales
New car registrations in Wales plunged over 30% last month after a boom in March due to new taxes and charges beginning in April, writes Robin Roberts. It was the steepest fall in the UK, with Northern Ireland just a little behind while England and Scotland did not suffer anywhere like the same downturn. The fall was expected but … [Read more...]
Clocking comes around again
Fraudsters have returned to “clocking” vehicles odometers to boost part exchange prices and escape mileage penalties under growing leasing schemes, says hpi. The number of cars on UK roads showing mileage discrepancies has risen to one in 16, a jump of 25 per cent according to new figures from hpi. The figure has leapt from one in 20 cars in 2014. The … [Read more...]
Warning over paper MoT certificates
Following DVSA clarification CMA urges used car buyers to check MOT details online – the paper certificate is too susceptible to forgery Following a clarification by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Claims Management & Adjusting Ltd (CMA) is urging used car buyers to check MOT details online, rather than relying on the paper … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 May
Dacia has announced UK pricing and specification for its New Logan MCV Stepway which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The distinctively rugged version of the New Logan MCV Stepway follows in the footsteps of the New Sandero Stepway and the fifth member of the Dacia UK range is priced from £11,495 with first customer deliveries expected in … [Read more...]
Welsh owners value local garages
Vehicle owners in Wales value their local garage. They are most likely out of any motorists in the UK to give the name of their local garage to family and friends, according to The Motor Ombudsman. A study by the automotive dispute resolution provider, asked consumers who have used a franchise dealer or independent garage that is accredited to its … [Read more...]
Gov urged to reconsider LCV tests on safety grounds
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has submitted a detailed response to the Department for Transport’s consultation on the future of the MOT, urging the government to reconsider the frequency of tests for some light commercial vehicles. The BVRLA supported the government’s proposal to extend the period for the first MOT for new cars from … [Read more...]
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