More than half of UK drivers (51%) are intending to buy a new or used car in the next six months, now that showrooms have re-opened and travel curbs are lifting said comparethemarket.com. Drivers are set to spend an average of £15,042 on these cars, with 39% planning to buy either an electric or hybrid vehicle. The main reasons that drivers cite for … [Read more...]
IM Group lifeline for Mitsubishi owners & dealers
Mitsubishi owners and dealers in the UK have been given a parts and warranty lifeline by Midlands-based International Motors. International Motors Ltd is in advanced discussions to take over the Mitsubishi Motors UK after-sales business in the autumn, pending the completion of a successful due diligence process which is currently well underway after … [Read more...]
Toyota Yaris tops for reliability, German marques low
THE Toyota Yaris is the most reliable of the UK’s best-selling cars. From nippy city runarounds to larger family motors, British drivers have always had their favourites when it comes to getting from A to B with as little fuss as possible. Now warranty specialists MotorEasy have run the numbers on the top 10 models to see which of them really delivers … [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...]
How to keep the heart of your EV car in good health
The battery in your electric vehicle is by far its most valuable component part, but do you know how to keep it in good health? Manufacturers give surprisingly little information about how to keep an EV battery in good shape on a day-to-day basis, and drivers tend to be focussed on the battery range or charge. The Li-ion battery and electric motor … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 March
Maria Teresa de Filippis was the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix, behind the wheel of a Maserati 250F and her story of passion and audacity has inspired Maserati to celebrates her achievements on the occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March. Born in Naples in 1926, in 1948 she participated in her first race winning the 10 km … [Read more...]
£1,000 bill for diesel drivers after lockdowns
Diesel vehicle drivers are facing a possible £1,000 bill when they start up after prolonged lockdown, unless they take precautions, warns warranty company Motor Easy. Duncan McClure Fisher, CEO at MotorEasy said, “Throughout the three lockdowns, we’ve seen a spike in battery and alternator claims as a result of cars not being used as much. Batteries are not … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 December
The Nissan LEAF has reached its 10th birthday. During that time 500,000 LEAF owners have covered over 16 Billion Kms and prevented a massive 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere every year, while covering enough kilometres to drive around the earth 400,000 times! Hyundai UK has confirmed pricing and specifications for its comprehensively … [Read more...]
Tips for buying a used car this September
We’ve seen a lot of changes over the past few months and one that stands out is the increase in motorists opting for a used car rather than fork out on an expensive newer model. With the Government continuing to discourage commuters using public transport as a result of the Coronavirus, car repair and service comparison site www.Autoadvisor.co.uk looked at … [Read more...]
Repair costs still driving fleet manager decisions
Over 70% of fleet managers say the cost of vehicle repair influences the choice of vehicles in their fleet, according to new report ‘Fleet Managers, the pressures, challenges and opportunities.’ Being green is also a key factor with 56% making choices around the composition of their fleet based on protecting the environment. With more than 90% of motor … [Read more...]
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