Some cars arrive at Cambrian Classics needing a service, while others arrive in boxes. This one came in pieces from Ireland on the ferry. A yellow Triumph GT6 that its owner and a rotating cast of friends had been slowly working on for ten years. Much of the restoration work had been completed; the rolling chassis was done, the engine was done. The body … [Read more...]
Vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500%
UK motorists warned as vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500% in 5 years. ChoiceQuote analysed Police Force data to reveal the most common stolen car parts across the UK London is the UK’s vehicle part theft capital, with nearly 300 thefts recorded for every 10,000 vehicles in the capital Vehicle key thefts surge by almost 4,500% in just 5 … [Read more...]
Used EVs must get mandatory battery certificates
Three of the UK's leading electric vehicle organisations have joined forces to call on Government to introduce mandatory battery State of Health certificates for all dealer-sold used electric vehicles, arguing the move would remove one of the biggest remaining barriers to mainstream EV adoption. Electrifying.com, New AutoMotive and BatteryIQ say consumers … [Read more...]
Do your homework this August
With the new ’76 vehicle registration arriving in showrooms on 1 September as plates change for the second time this year, a motoring expert is offering top tips for those looking to get behind the wheel of a new car, to help consumers make an informed choice before signing on the dotted line. Nail down a realistic budget Before deciding which make and … [Read more...]
Beware of these ‘clocked cars’, says carVertical
The Nissan Qashqai has retained its unwanted title as Britain’s most clocked car, with more than one in ten checked showing signs that their mileage had been wound back during the first half of 2026. New figures from vehicle history platform carVertical show that 10.79% of Nissan Qashqais checked between January and June 2026 had evidence of mileage … [Read more...]
Cautious buyers concern over used BEVs
More than half of potential buyers (57%) say they would never buy a used electric car without an independent check of its battery condition. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 77% are worried about potential battery failure and 76% about the cost of battery repair or replacement. 57% of potential buyers say they wouldn’t buy a used electric … [Read more...]
Take your time and beware of “clocked” vehicles
As buyers continue to look for ways to reduce the cost of motoring, used cars remain one of the most affordable routes into vehicle ownership. However, new figure suggest an increased in the number of cases of clocking, where sellers intentionally roll back a vehicle’s odometer to make the mileage of a car appear lower than it actually is. There are … [Read more...]
Iran fuel concerns driving used EV sales
Dealers say the fuel price shock caused by the Iran War is the number one reason for the current surge in used electric car sales, new research shows. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker asked motor retailers to rank eight causes potentially driving the trend following reports from AutoTrader and other sources which show rising demand, higher prices and … [Read more...]
EV warranty sales hit record
Year-to-date sales for used electric vehicle (EV) policies at RAC Warranty have already exceeded the whole of 2025. More than 15,000 EV policies were sold in the first six months of the year, compared to nearly 13,000 in 2025 and almost 8,000 in 2024. Lee Coomber, RAC client director at Assurant, the Fortune 500 company which partners with the RAC in the … [Read more...]
Fleets growing confidence in EVs values, says Cazana
Fleet operators and leasing decision-makers looking to defleet battery electric vehicles (BEVs) can do so with growing confidence, according to the latest retail market intelligence from auto data provider Cazana. Driven by steady buyer demand and sustained high fuel prices at the pump, used electric vehicle values at the benchmark 3-year defleet point … [Read more...]
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