With used car sales now being 9% higher than any other period throughout the year it is the perfect time for drivers to list their motor, find a buyer, and do so quickly! However, as small signs of wear and tear can make a vehicle seem neglected, giving buyers the upper hand to negotiate the price down. This can be a common worry for those looking to sell … [Read more...]
Used buyers’ priorities revealed by Uswitch
With over four million second-hand cars sold in the UK so far this year and new-plate part exchanges now being prepared, car insurance experts at Uswitch have examined the used car market to understand what buyers prioritise the most. The research reveals motorists’ biggest deterrents, factors that would persuade them to spend beyond budget and the maximum … [Read more...]
Tyre safety crisis rolls across UK
The UK faces a tyre safety crisis, with two in five (40%) of vehicles on the road today running on tyres that are either outright illegal or dangerously close to the limit. That’s the stark warning from the National Tyre Distributors Association with its TyreCheck 2025 report – the largest study of its kind ever undertaken in the UK studying the tyres found … [Read more...]
EV grants useful boost say dealers
Almost half of dealers (48%) say the government’s new electric car grants will provide a “useful boost” for the electric car market. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 43% believe anything that makes electric cars more accessible is a good idea, and 27% say that it is positive the scheme favours UK-built models. However, 40% say lack of … [Read more...]
Anti-fraud law threat to car businesses
Remarketing businesses may be vulnerable to a new anti-fraud law that came into force on 1 September 2025, warns the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) creates a new corporate offence of “failure to prevent fraud” that heralds a shift in the UK’s fight against economic crime, said VRA legal counsel Jon … [Read more...]
Clean Air Zones & what they mean for you
Electric vehicles will have to pay to enter Greater London for the first time from the end of this year. The air of change over London is slowly but surely sweeping across Britain and motorists need to understand and be ready to pay to drive on our busiest roads over coming years. The capital’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone was the country’s first 24/ 7 Clean … [Read more...]
JLR worst for reliability
British brands Jaguar and Land Rover are the worst cars you can buy for reliability and high average servicing costs, according to Warranty Solutions Group which provides after-care maintenance insurance. Claims details from over 10,000 owners covering 22 brands put the JLR models at the bottom with issues over electric windows, pollution filters and also … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 September
Motorists are failing MOTs for a wide range of obscure reasons, according to eBay, the UK’s largest online marketplace for vehicle parts and accessories. While suspension faults topped the list for overall failures - with broken springs accounting for more than 821,991 unsuccessful MOTs – 394 vehicles were failed for ‘missing’ suspension springs, … [Read more...]
Clean up your part-exchange price
With the new plate coming in next week, used car sellers have been told how to increase their price with a simple interior clean-up. With over four million used cars sold in the UK so far this year, its clear many motorists are looking to get the best possible price for their car. And while sellers often focus on the car’s mechanical condition, mechanics … [Read more...]
Lessons for taking a car to college
With the ‘Class of 2025’ achieving outstanding grades and an estimated 665,000 new students due to start university or college next month and over 2.3 million people studying full-time, UK breakdown provider Start Rescue is offering advice on how to get cars ready for college life. “Not everyone takes a car or motorcycle to college, but September sees big … [Read more...]
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