Motorists are failing MOTs for a wide range of obscure reasons, according to eBay, the UK’s largest online marketplace for vehicle parts and accessories. While suspension faults topped the list for overall failures - with broken springs accounting for more than 821,991 unsuccessful MOTs – 394 vehicles were failed for ‘missing’ suspension springs, … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 January
Over two-thirds (67%) of drivers in the UK believe that once licence holders reach a certain age, they should be required to retake their practical driving test as currently when a driver reaches 70, they just have to reapply for their licence every 3 years, without having to take a test. The generation that supported this the most were millennials aged … [Read more...]
Motorists failing to see the light, say eBay
UK motorists are steering clear of the simple yet essential vehicle maintenance task of changing their headlight bulbs, with two thirds (67%) admitting to having never tackled the task, according to eBay. With drivers facing significantly darker journeys in the months ahead following the clocks changing, almost one fifth of motorists (17%) said they rarely … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 August
The new car finance sector saw new business by value drop by 6% year on year to £1.545m, with the number of cars financed down 12% at 55,097 in June, according to the Finance and Leasing Association. The used car finance sector didn’t fare any better, with new business value down by 13% on June 2023 at £1.67m and the number of cars financed down 10% at … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 March
INEOS Automotive has launched a five-seat double cab Chassis variant of the Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up, aimed at specialist vehicle converters and commercial body builders worldwide. Developed in tandem with the Quartermaster pick-up, the Chassis Cab is engineered to deliver a class-leading combination of off-road capability and load-carrying … [Read more...]
Used spare parts essential for today’s garages
Like most businesses, motor trade companies are currently facing challenges due to the current economic climate and the cost of living crisis. Today many motorists either can't find the car they want to buy due to limited supplies or can't afford to replace their vehicles due to the cost of living crisis placing pressure on personal finances. Therefore, … [Read more...]
Certified Recycled parts see booming demand
Motorists in the UK saved £99 million in 2022 by opting for used parts and accessories instead of brand-new replacements, according to research by eBay. The online marketplace revealed the impact of second-hand parts as it relaunched its Certified Recycled programme, which sells recycled vehicle parts from 81 certified sellers. Certified Recycled parts … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 March
Returning for its third edition, the International Automotive Photography Awards is back for 2023 and Bentley is proud to sponsor the IAP Awards again this year. The IAP Awards aim to establish and promote the best automotive photography, bringing together a passionate community of like-minded people and showcasing a variety of talent and creative works, … [Read more...]
