The second-hand prices of Britain’s most popular cars have risen by up to 57% in two years, according to AA Cars.Demand for some models is so strong that they are even appreciating with age. For example a three year-old Mini Hatch now costs 57% more than a model of the same age cost in 2019. But a five year-old model currently costs 15% more than a three year-old car did in 2019, meaning it … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 October
There was no substantial jump in the number of fleet MOT tests undertaken during September, despite warnings that deferrals made during the pandemic could lead to massive demand, new figures from epyx show.Using an analysis of information held on its 1link Service Network platform, the company says that there were almost 52,000 MOT tests carried out during the month. This is close to the just … [Read more...]
Hatchbacks still dominate sales but vans doing well
Hatchbacks are the most popular cars among drivers in 2021, with over a third of motorists saying a hatchback will be their vehicle of choice if they buy this year, said AA Cars.At a time of surging demand in the used car market, partly caused by the supply of new vehicles being restricted due to microchip shortages, hatchbacks remain enduringly popular and are the first choice of 35% of … [Read more...]
Britons’ love of car dealers revealed
The majority of car owners (76%) buy their car from a car showroom, rising to 86% of over 66s, compared to just 58% of under 34s.The survey of 2,000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap.com, a leading supplier of GAP Insurance (Guaranteed Asset Protection) for new and second-hand cars, finds that drivers, who prefer to buy from showrooms, do so because:34% wish to part-exchange their … [Read more...]
Ultimate conversions for staycations screened
All over the country, an army of ordinary people are turning everyday vehicles into extraordinary campervans; converting cars, vans, buses and trucks into awesome getaway homes and holiday pads on wheels to explore the great outdoors.Now, Jimmy Doherty wants in on the action and to join this great getaway, by building his own dream camper. A timely challenge with so many enjoying UK … [Read more...]
Queues for MoT deferred tests
The country is expected to see a surge in MOT bookings this month.According to the AA, up to 5.5 million cars deferred their test last year due to the relaxation in rules caused by nationwide lockdowns. If you’re caught without a valid MOT certificate, you can be landed with a £1,000 fine.Motoring leasing company Vehicle Contracts explains the four simple checks that motorists can carry … [Read more...]
Stellantis step up LCV training for brand technicians
Stellantis is expanding its new Light Commercial Vehicle Training Programme following the immediate success from its launch in April this year.Operated for Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroën retailers, the new Training Programme has 99 Master & Consultant Technicians trained and passed, with an improvement in first time fix rates and a decrease in diagnosis times.Following the initial … [Read more...]
Car production & sales stagnate on shortages
Car sales in Wales crashed over 26% last month, the worst of any part in the UK.Just 2,363 new models were registered and that's even below the 3,230 recorded in the pandemic hit showrooms of last year and the total for the country was a little over 68,000.It was a very dismal August for the motor trade across the country, the lowest figures recorded since 2013 and the overflow from … [Read more...]
Is the pricing bubble about to burst? ask BuyaCar
Used car prices may have reached a ceiling, signalled by a shrinking cost gap between newer and older cars. According to the online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk, the average price paid for a 2021-registered car is just 4.6% higher than for cars registered in 2020. BuyaCar research shows that the gap was 24.1% in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic and the global electronic chip shortage … [Read more...]
What Car? reliability reports throw up surprises
The UK’s most and least reliable new and used cars have been revealed in the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey from Britain’s leading new car buying platform and consumer champion. Feedback from more than 16,000 car owners was analysed to find the country’s most dependable 178 models and 30 brands aged up to five years old. A record six models achieved 100%: the current versions of the Audi TT, … [Read more...]
