Analysis of HPI Checks conducted in 2014 revealed that 1 in 5 cars checked have undergone a plate transfer.
The top 5 types of cars which are most likely to have undergone a plate change are ‘Performance Cars & Hot Hatches’, which top the list with 56% followed by ‘Roadsters & Cabriolets’ at 42% while Coupes come in third at 41% and 4×4’s and executive cars also make the list at 39% and 37%..
Ben Wilson, this year’s RAC ‘Patrol of the Year’, has entered the UK’s most prestigious eco-driving event, the MPG Marathon, in the new Mercedes Vito van that he uses every day in the course of his patrol duties, including a full load of 500 parts and tools.
The 37-year-old from Manchester, runner-up in last year’s RAC Patrol Ambassador of the Year competition, fought off nearly 1,500 colleagues from all over the UK to win the top prize this time around.
Hyundai Motor UK has revealed All-New Tucson’s residual values, ahead of its official on-sale date of 3 September.
After 36 months and 30,000 miles, the Tucson 1.7 SE Nav CRDi – the predicted UK best-seller – is set to retain 50% of its original value, helping to make it the most affordable vehicle in its class.
The UK ’s biggest motoring organisation has been awarded Which? Recommended Provider status – the tenth successive year the company has held this or the previous ‘Best Buy’ recommendation.
The AA scored 74 per cent and Which? said that the AA provides a “swift, high-quality service”.
UK engine production slowed in July due to annual summer shutdown.
UK engine output fell 10.2%. and with 1,449,726 units produced so far it’s down 4.2% on 2014, but major investments are in the pipeline.
