Eight out of 10 dealers (83%) say Tesla Model 3s dipping under £10,000 for the first time is a key moment in the used electric car sector, research shows. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 38% say this price point is an important psychological barrier for those potentially buying their first electric car. Also, 31% say consumers view the Model 3 as a … [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...]
Fleets face tougher Euro 7 MoTs this year
Fleet operators need to reconsider service, maintenance, and repair strategies in light of the forthcoming change to Euro 7 regulations, according to i247 Group. Euro 7 comes into effect from 29 November 2026. It applies to all new passenger car and light commercial vehicle types (new model approvals) sold or registered from November 2027. The new … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers speeding down the EV route
Blaenau Gwent is leading Britain's electric car boom, recording the fastest growth in private EV ownership, with battery electric vehicle (BEV) numbers rising by almost 90% year on year, according to new analysis of Government data by AA Cars. The latest vehicle licensing data from the Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency shows … [Read more...]
Dealers spill the beans on car brands
Lexus is the best brand to represent, say dealers. It has won the annual winter survey of the motor trade by members of the National Franchised Dealers Association. Lexus beat Mercedes-Benz (9.2) and Kia (9.1), and securing 1st place in the survey with 9.3 points. The lowest overall manufacturer rating is Seat, scoring 3.4 out of 10 and declining … [Read more...]
Minor damage can have big impact on prices
Six out of 10 dealers (61%) say repairing minor dents is the cosmetic fix most likely to increase the showroom appeal of a used car, according to new research. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows other repairs considered important were scratches (55%), minor rips in fabric (37%) and chips in windows (35%). Also mentioned were bumper scuffs (34%), … [Read more...]
Golden oldies beating depreciation trend
While the average UK car loses value each year regardless of use, new analysis from Carwow reveals that certain models are bucking the trend—selling for significantly more than their estimated worth due to strong demand. Depreciation remains the highest cost of car ownership, averaging £3,851 per year (around 9.17% annually), with overall costs such as tax … [Read more...]
Used electric cars boost flat market this Spring
Canny buyers have been snapping up more electric and hybrid cars this year as prices drop from their original level. The UK’s used car market was flat during the first quarter of the year, down just -0.2% as 2,016,232 vehicles changed hands, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance ended a … [Read more...]
Land Rover Discovery slated by owners
The Land Rover Discovery is the UK’s most unreliable used car, says Warrantywise. The warranty provider has released the results of its annual Reliability Index, which sees the firm ranking used cars in several key areas, reports Car Dealer magazine. A sample of 250 vehicles were judged on request frequency, average vehicle age at time of fault, average … [Read more...]
EVs biggest targets for mileage clocking
New analysis from vehicle history platform carVertical shows electric models are now the most commonly clocked cars in the UK, with 3% of those checked showing evidence of mileage tampering. That puts EVs ahead of diesel cars (2.8%), petrol cars (2.5%) and hybrids (2%) and comes at a time when many households are looking for ways to cut motoring costs by … [Read more...]
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