The Independent Garage Association and Scottish Motor Trade Association conducted a meeting with the Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to discuss the current consultation on MOT frequency and enhancements. During the meeting, the DfT were asked why such a large and complex consultation covering 27 areas within the MOT test was … [Read more...]
Government support is needed for used EVs
As prices for used EVs have collapsed across the UK, the motor trade is calling for Government intervention and support to encourage private buyers. Support for the used electric vehicle market should be a feature of next month’s Spring Budget, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The trade body believes there is an imbalance in government incentives … [Read more...]
Garages move to keep MoT test for safety reasons
The Independent Garage Association has written to Louise Haigh MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, seeking support to oppose any changes to the current MOT structure. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive said, “Our current MOT testing system ensures that the UK roads are amongst the safest in the world. The Department for Transport cites taking away a … [Read more...]
Fuel for thought as petrol-car sales rise
New figures showing a rise in the sale of petrol vehicles highlight the urgent need to address motoring emissions, according to a leading fuel tech company. Information from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders last week showed sales of petrol vehicles rose 14.6% year-on-year, accounting for 44.7% of all new cars sold in January. By … [Read more...]
Falling value of new cars put off younger buyers
The depreciation value of 2022's most popular cars has been revealed According to a new report by Go.Compare Car Insurance, a high depreciation value would stop 70% of drivers from buying a particular make or model of car. Most young drivers have future finances in mind, with 73% of those aged 18 to 24 being put off a car if it depreciates … [Read more...]
Dealers sparking complaints over EVs
Customer service and purchase issues drove EV complaints to The Motor Ombudsman in 2022. The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, has revealed that issues relating to the purchase process or the service received from a business after buying a car, sparked the majority (41%) of consumer complaints about an electric vehicle … [Read more...]
Tradelines 8 February: Swansea drivers are best
Swansea is home to the UK’s best drivers, with just 1.5 casualties per 10,000 people, according to analysis of Government data. Moneybarn crunched the statistics and also found there were just 2.57 speeding offences per 10,000 people in Wales second city. Ford is mulling over how many car segments it needs to be competing in as it looks for bigger profits … [Read more...]
Jaguar lead decline in EV values, says Auto Trader
Some premium pure electric cars have slumped in value, according to Auto Trader. The Jaguar I-Pace crashed by 15.6 per cent year on year (YoY) and dropped by 4.1 per cent between December 2022 and January 2023. The average asking price of the Austrian-made Jaguar was £48,613 last month. Other premium second-hand EVs also slipped further in January, … [Read more...]
New laws coming to watch out for
Used car buying service ChooseMyCar.com has compiled a list of the new driving-related legalities that will come in this year. Some of the new regulations are regional, but are a good indicator of what may happen across the whole of the UK in the months and years ahead. Many are being introduced to tie in with the Government’s green agenda, while some are … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 February: The Beatles Minis on show
Later this month The London Classic Car Show will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Mini Cooper S in chart-topping style when all three surviving Minis originally owned by the Beatles are reunited for the very first time in 55 years. This once in a generation display at Kensington, Olympia over the 24-26 February weekend, features the famed Minis of … [Read more...]
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