New data from one of the country’s leading insurance comparison websites revealed a 158% year-on-year rise in Welsh mobile mechanics taking out insurance for their sole traderships. Quotezone.co.uk figures also reveal a 71% year-on-year spike in new policies for full time motor trade businesses, and a 49% jump in cover for part time firms, in … [Read more...]
Scrappage soars in shutdowns and Ford Focus leads
Scrap Car Network data indicates that Brits disposed of a third more cars in 2020, with the humble Ford Focus leading the way with over 2535 of the model being scrapped. It says a record 37,000 cars were scrapped last year. Models of Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Peugeot all featured in top ten cars that drivers thought should hit the scrap heap. The … [Read more...]
Covid-19 polarises buyers around the nation
Covid-19 has polarised the world, and the nation – including car buyers. According to research from episode one of the annual Britain Under the Bonnet report, from Close Brothers Motor Finance, some 38% of drivers are more likely to delay buying a car due to the economic uncertainty caused by Covid-19 and Brexit, while 12% have brought forward their … [Read more...]
Good and bad cars’ survey
One of the biggest factors for drivers choosing a car will be whether the model they select can last the test of time. Fortunately for them, MotorEasy has revealed the cars that are most likely to have a breakdown. Using their own warranty data, MotorEasy analysed almost 10,000repair claims from 353 UK car models over three years, 2018-2020. Their … [Read more...]
Advertising brakes but car sales accelerate
Sales enquiries for both new and used cars have seen an increase during the last week as retail buyers appear to have gained a little more confidence and seem more willing to start to spend the money they have inadvertently saved during the current third lockdown period. However, new car sales for the month are still looking to be at around 60% of normal … [Read more...]
Depreciation despair for drivers
With new 21-numberplate cars now on sale, GoCompare Car Insurance is urging drivers looking for a new car to think about depreciation and the possible impact on their insurance. Depreciation is one of the biggest costs of running a car. The price of a new car falls dramatically as soon as it is driven off the forecourt. Depending on the make and model, … [Read more...]
Golden anniversary of Italian supercar
Exactly 50 years ago today at the Geneva Motor Show, the undisputed star of the event was introduced: the Lamborghini Countach LP 500 in yellow. At ten o’clock in the morning in the exhibition space of Carrozzeria Bertone, this prototype made its first public appearance. Its unveil was so successful that the company raced against time to … [Read more...]
Emissions data missing from PHEVs
Difficulties in obtaining and verifying the correct zero emissions range figure for newer plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles is causing P11D headaches for fleets, reports the Association of Fleet Operators. For PHEVs registered on or after 6 April 2020 emitting 50g/km or less of CO2, the ZER needs to be entered on the P11D but does not appear to be available … [Read more...]
Trade urged to help formulate new laws
The Vehicle Remarketing Association is urging used car businesses to make its thoughts on autonomous vehicles known as part of a new consultation by the English and Scottish Law Commissions. Jonathan Butler, VRA board member, and partner and head of automotive at legal specialists Geldards, explained that the Automated Vehicles consultation was in its third … [Read more...]
Weeds need removing from our green drive
There are a few weeds to be taken care of as the motor industry, energy providers, related suppliers and authorities take us down the green road towards 2030 and onwards, writes Robin Roberts. The haste and race to have low emission cars and other vehicles on our roads is tripping over some serious issues, notably cost, and not just for vehicles and … [Read more...]
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