Unexpected car repairs are costing drivers an average of more than £600 a year, reveals data from the RAC. As many as six-in-10 (59%) drivers say they are hit with unexpected repair costs for their main vehicle each year, with the average bill coming out at £617 across all ages of car. More than a third (37%) of those facing these repairs said they … [Read more...]
Compare MOT, servicing, and repair options nationwide
BookMyGarage, the digital car service and repair booking and comparison tool, has launched a new partnership with comparison website Compare the Market. Compare the Market customers will now be able to compare MOT, servicing, and repair options, with access to thousands of garages nationwide. Giles Byford, Director at Compare the Market, commented, “At … [Read more...]
‘Automatic’ searches soaring says Beck Evans
Google searches for ‘automatic car’ have hit the highest point in two decades, widening the gap with ‘manual car’ more than ever before. Experts at the UK’s leading car dealership Beck Evans reported a surge in searches, with interest in ‘automatic car’ rising by 525% since 2004 and exceeding ‘manual car’ by 144% in 2025. The gap between searches for … [Read more...]
Guide to changing your car
With the new number plate mark introduced this month, a lot of used models are coming into the market so if you're considering upgrading your wheels, part-exchanging your car can be a convenient and cost-effective option at this time. And the popularity of part exchanging cars is rising, possibly influenced by the release of new car registration plates. As … [Read more...]
Cutting corners can leave a gap in premium cover
Vehicle total loss incidents are leaving many unable to afford replacement cars, even with comprehensive insurance policies. According to GAP Insurance provider, ALA Insurance, 62% of drivers could not afford a like-for-like replacement vehicle using their comprehensive insurance payout alone despite 63% incorrectly believing that they would get what they … [Read more...]
Kilgetty gets new Subaru dealership
Subaru UK has announced the development of its dealer network, with five new strategic retailer appointments across England and West Wales. The appointments during Q1 2025 enhance the brand’s coverage in key regional areas, building on Subaru’s momentum of recent years, and reinforcing its commitment to future growth. The latest additions to the retailer … [Read more...]
Confidence rises among used car buyers
More than half of dealers (53%) say consumer confidence is up – a six-month high for the Startline Used Car Tracker and a sharp increase from 34% in February. March’s research also records a smaller improvement in the percentage of dealers who believe the state of the economy is better – from 21% last month to 24% now. However, the data also indicates some … [Read more...]
Havana Syndrome and managing old diesel vans
A new white paper from FleetCheck launched this week is designed to help fleets prepare for an ageing of their diesel vans caused by the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate. The document explains how current vehicle operator resistance to van electrification, coupled with increasing shortages and higher prices for diesel vans, is likely to result in … [Read more...]
EVs are failing MoT tyre tests
Electric vehicle drivers are being urged to stay tyre safe, as new research reveals more than half of the EVs that failed an MOT test last year did so because of their tyres. Due to the lithium-ion batteries they carry, EVs tend to be heavier than their petrol or diesel equivalents and the instant torque EVs enjoy, can place an additional burden on their … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 February
Despite racking up 760,000 fines between them drivers of Ford, Volkswagen and BMW also made up the highest number of unpaid parking fines with an outstanding £15,000,000 in fines between them. Almost half of this eye watering total is made up of fines from Ford alone, with the make accounting for £6,500,000, according to data compiled by National Scrap … [Read more...]
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