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...]
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...]
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...]
Dieselgate hearings listed for October in High Court
The largest ever class action in the UK was under consideration in High Court this week involving 1.5 million vehicle owners. New analysis shows 9.8 million diesel cars (Euro Standards 3-6) still on the road in the UK as of June 2024, with real world testing showing average NOₓ emissions far in excess of regulatory limits. These models emit 70,300 tonnes of … [Read more...]
Used cars spark most complaints about retailers
A new Insight Report from The Motor Ombudsman has shown that disputes in relation to buying a used car from a retailer, accounted for just under half (40%) of all the new cases opened by customers in 2024. This figure mirrors the trend seen by the Ombudsman’s independent and impartial Alternative Dispute Resolution service during the previous two calendar … [Read more...]
Government ZEV targets to be missed in two years
Analysts say carmakers will miss UK Government ZEV mandate targets by 346,000 units in three years unless ‘major consumer concerns’ are addressed. That is according to Cox Automotive in its latest Insight Quarterly report which backs up studies by Regit that found that several key blockers remain in place stunting mainstream EV adoption among UK car … [Read more...]
Used car sales and EVs need UK economy boost, says poll
Almost two-thirds of dealers (62%) say an improved economy would provide the biggest boost for used car sales in 2025, new research indicates. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 50% would like to see direct government support for used electric vehicle (EV) buyers, 48% an improvement in consumer confidence, and 38% a loosening of the Zero … [Read more...]
Charging and charges in focus with remarketing group
Electric vehicle battery repair and handling the fallout from motor finance discretionary commission arrangements will be the key subjects under discussion at the first Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) meeting of 2025. Taking place at the Meriden, Warwickshire offices of VRA member epyx on Thursday 6 February, speakers will include Ashley Minors of … [Read more...]
2025 will be threatening year for EVs, says ADS
Mistrust of valuation forecasts, more vehicle recalls and the challenge of closing an 'EV servicing gap' will define Britain's struggling automotive market in 2025. That's the view of data experts ADS, who identify three major areas where profit and efficiency are under mounting threat in the year ahead. All three are a direct result of forcing the … [Read more...]
Good deals drive sales but EV interest is low, reports Startline
Motorists say “a good deal” is the factor most likely to swing a used car in 2025, according to research. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that almost half (48%) could be convinced to buy if presented with the right offer, but electric cars attract little attention. Other high scoring factors include the need to replace an existing car (46%), … [Read more...]
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