MG cars are the least reliable on sale in Britain, owners have told What Car? magazine. In a survey of 30,000 drivers the Chinese brand had the most complaints and reliability was worst with under 77% of owners saying they were satisfied. The What Car? data covers 31 brands and 199 different models. Overall, 22% of owners said their car had experienced … [Read more...]
Automatic car tests are changing up
Latest data from the DVSA reveals automatic driving tests are at an all-time high and will continue rising as more EVs are sold without traditional gearboxes. There was a 40% increase in new drivers taking automatic driving tests since last year. This also represents an increase in the proportion of automatic tests being taken in the UK. Last year, only … [Read more...]
Picking the best EV and keeping it powered
The International Drivers Association has taken a close look at which EVs can turn in the best battery-life performance to provide important knowledge before they buy a new EV. The move to electric vehicles is nothing short of a silent revolution on the streets of the European countries. With an increasing clamour for green transport alternatives, the … [Read more...]
Britain’s on the road to an EV skills shortage
Britain is driving head on into a skills shortage of technicians trained to work on electric vehicles, according to one industry expert. Comment from Lawrence Whittaker (below), CEO at Warrantywise said, "Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grace our headlines, whether it’s a comment on the perceived lack of EV charging infrastructure, confirmation of … [Read more...]
Out of warranty and into trouble with company vehicles
The increasing number of older vehicles being operated by fleets means manufacturers are increasingly refusing longer-term out-of-warranty claims, reports the Association of Fleet Professionals. The organisation says that with vans especially now being operated into six, seven and eight years, a range of claims issues are emerging that are creating … [Read more...]
Retail buyers need help to go electric, say dealers
Grants or loans to support the used electric vehicle market is the number one action dealers would like to see from the new Labour government to encourage private buyers to make the transition from petrol and diesel models. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 56% of traders would back the move - followed by 50% who want cheaper electricity for EV … [Read more...]
Call for independent certified EV health check
Almost nine out of 10 motorists say it is important to have an independent, certified used electric car assessment showing how well previous owners have looked after the vehicle’s battery. While 83% want to know how long the battery will take to fully charge, 82% also want verification on the amount of battery capacity that has been lost since new and 81% … [Read more...]
Tradelines 21 August
Helping fleets access lower insurance costs by proving they represent a better risk is the aim of new affinity partnership signed by FleetCheck. 1st Choice Insurance are a specialist fleet broker based in Shrewsbury, who represent a panel of the UK’s largest and most experienced fleet insurers and the two companies are working together to identify fleets … [Read more...]
Used car market booms & trouble for traders
According to the latest market analysis by Auto Trader based on the current trajectory, the used car market is expected to perform well in the latter half of the year with sales predicted to rise 5% year-on-year (YoY) to circa 7.6m transactions. However, due to unprecedented shifts in supply dynamics, retailers will need to adapt to a rapidly changing parc … [Read more...]
Tackle depreciation even before you buy a new car
Whenever you buy a car, it’s inevitable that its value will decrease. In fact, within the first 3 years of car ownership, the value can drop by as much as 60%. Some models do better than others, and the arrival of more electric cars is altering the market as well. With the new plate coming in next month, here's advice for readers hoping to understand how … [Read more...]
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