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...]
Mortgage costs lower than some SUV refuelling bills
Some SUVs cost more to refuel each month than paying a typical property mortgage. Millions of SUV owners face paying well over £150, and as much as £200, to fill up at the pumps over the coming weeks, if the price of fuel hits £2 a litre. Car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco has looked at the fuel tank capacities of some of the UK’s most popular large … [Read more...]
Drivers ignoring warnings risk big bills
Half of drivers ignore their dashboard light warnings. Amazingly, one in five claim they will drive for two or three days before investigating issues and two in five ignore them hoping they'll go off and a third leave them in fear of expensive repair bills. Car leasing company Vehicle Contracts has explained the key car dashboard warning symbols not to … [Read more...]
21 Million UK cars on road have faults ignored
Green Flag breakdown says 21 million cars on the roads are faulty and drivers “ignore the problem” while racking up bills. Drivers are spending an average of £574 per year - a national average of £21.5 billion - on car repairs; and 47 per cent of these repairs could have been cheaper if the issue had been addressed sooner, the research … [Read more...]
Car ownership lifetime cost is over £206,000
Owning a car will set the average motorist back more than £206,625 during their lifetime on the road. A study of 2,000 drivers revealed just how much they can expect to spend on repairs, petrol and parking, as well as insurance and car tax. It revealed car maintenance sets the average owner back £439 per year as they fork out for essential upkeep and … [Read more...]
