Genesis Motor UK has announced that Ohme, the UK’s largest home electric-vehicle charging company, is to become its new and exclusive home EV charging partner. By providing easy access through a simple referral scheme to a home-charging unit from Ohme, Genesis aims to make the transition to EV ownership a straightforward process. Ohme will supply the … [Read more...]
Drivers want escalation of parking charges for SUVs
More than six out of 10 motorists want to see UK cities follow the lead of Paris and triple parking charges for big, heavy SUVs. Cardiff is the first city in the UK to declare war on SUVs but also will target motorcycle parking. November’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 41% believe SUVs cause unnecessary congestion and 31% they excessively contribute to … [Read more...]
Used EV values poor with gaps in charging and reporting
Action is needed to improve electric vehicle residual values, as the financial exposure of fleets continues to grow, FleetCheck is warning. Peter Golding, CEO at the fleet software specialist, said that while there was strong evidence that used EVs were now selling faster, prices remained stubbornly low. “The used market has reached a position … [Read more...]
Used car dealers lack customer contact & miss sales
Having no means of calling the dealer is the number one “sale blocker” for used car buyers, according to new research. Carried out for the RAC Dealer Network and its aftersales partner Assurant, data shows almost half of those surveyed (47%) said the inability to speak to someone “easily and readily” about a car for sale would put them off progressing the … [Read more...]
UK cars now average 10 years old on roads
The average car on Britain’s roads is now close to 10 years old – the oldest figure recorded, according to a new analysis of the national car parc. In response, Warrantywise has used its market-leading Reliability Index – one of the UK’s most comprehensive measures of real-world vehicle dependability – to reveal the top ten most reliable used cars aged … [Read more...]
Buyers turn up noses at air fresheners
A new survey for Autotrader reveals that some of the UK’s most popular car air freshener scents could be deterring potential buyers and even putting off people from getting in at all. Of 2,000 UK drivers surveyed, 60% reported having felt discomfort due to a car’s smell, and 24% said they would actively avoid getting into a car due to its scent. Younger … [Read more...]
New drivers failing basic knowledge of ownership
A new study has found that many new drivers felt ill-equipped to handle the practicalities of car ownership after passing their test. Data released from private plate supplier Regtransfers reveals that while the majority of Brits felt confident in their road skills after passing their test, 1 in 10 received their full licence despite feeling they … [Read more...]
Ruby anniversary for Cawdor Cars
KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, is delighted to celebrate Cawdor Cars' 40 years of serving drivers across South and West Wales. Since opening in 1985, the family-run dealership has earned a reputation for trust, reliability, and exceptional customer service, establishing itself as a valued part of the local automotive community. Over four decades, … [Read more...]
Check if your MoT is valid or risk £1,000 fine
Over 8 million vehicles and drivers were at risk of a £1,000 fine in the past year as they were late renewing their MoT, research has revealed. The study, carried out by specialist motor trade insurance provider ChoiceQuote analysed Freedom of Information data from the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency showing the significant scale of MoT … [Read more...]
Unexpected repairs hitting older cars
With the average age of UK cars now at an all-time high of nearly 10 years old, new research from the RAC has found four-in-10 drivers (39%) have had their main vehicle off the road for a day or more due to unplanned repairs in the last 12 months. While a third of these drivers (32%) were without their cars for no more than a day, this meant most (68%) had … [Read more...]
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