One -in - four people never clean their car, they told researchers Eben Lovatt, CEO of Moneyshake, which paid for the poll, said, “We decided to look at simple ways you can clean your car for less time and money by using household products already in your cupboards such as toothpaste and vinegar.” Use vinegar and water instead of window cleaner Rather than splash out on expensive … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 July
Tesla is on course to notch up a million pure battery car sales by next April, the first manufacturer to do so. VW is tipped to overtake them two years later and Mercedes-Benz will be close behind, according to projections calculated by Moneyshake. As Germany ramps up estimates of EV sales to 14M on its roads inside eight years analysts believe 55% of all EU sales will be electric in the same … [Read more...]
2,000 banned a week so far in 2021, Moneyshake told
Britain’s dangerous and bad drivers have been exposed. The DVLA has confirmed to Moneyshake mobility services that 502,888 drivers have been disqualified from driving in the last four years, 86,000 drivers lose their licence per year excluding ‘totting up bans’, in 2021 alone, nearly 2,000 drivers have been banned every week so far, 3,767 drink drivers are banned every month in the UK, on … [Read more...]
Drunken drivers caught at rate of 700 a week
Car leasing company Moneyshake found that in the first three months of 2021, 8,476 drivers have been banned after drink driving – over 700 per week and that was before pubs reopened, according to DVLA data. Driving under the influence could see you with a driving ban of at least 12 months (3 years if you are convicted twice within 10 years), an unlimited fine and even imprisonment for 6 months … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 May
Car leasing comparison website Moneyshake’s latest research highlights a significant shift in consumer behaviour with 82% of customers stating that they would now be happy for their new car journey to be completely online, reducing the importance of the traditional test drive. The emergence of online car marketplaces, car finance comparison websites and the growing presence of franchised … [Read more...]
Clean up and save money
One in four drivers never clean their car and of those who do, fail to properly. Moneyshake surveyed 1,000 UK motorists to see how often UK drivers clean their cars and what they could be losing when it comes to trading in or selling. Research shows that a well-cleaned car can add up to 10% when you sell or exchange it. Based on the average used car price in the UK, taking better care of your … [Read more...]
Quarter of new drivers bump first car
A quarter of drivers admitted to having a bump, scrape or accident in their first car, according to new research which surveyed more than 4,500 young drivers. Of the drivers surveyed who experienced an accident, 78% were found to have taken their driving test before they had met the official recommended 44 hours of tuition with a qualified instructor. The research from learner driver car … [Read more...]
Ten steps to saving on premiums
Here are some eye-opening ways to scrutinize and save on your car insurance. Moneyshake car leasing has looked at 140 quotes and come up with some tips to tip the premiums in your favour, with a few surprising facts. Moneyshake’s Top Findings: Third-party, fire and theft is 60% more expensive than comprehensive cover Decreasing voluntary excess can actually make your premium 25% … [Read more...]
Learning to drive is breaking the bank for some
Cost is putting the brakes on learning to drive. A study by Comparethemarket shows almost a third (31%) saying the cost of lessons put them off from learning, and a further 31% of people say that they can’t afford to purchase a car or its running costs. Nearly a quarter (24%) of Brits have said they simply don’t want to drive, and the fear of getting behind the wheel was another determining … [Read more...]
65,000 learners have penalty points before test
More than 65,000 learners have points on their licence even before passing their test. A staggering 10,639 learner drivers have 7-9 points on their provisional licence, while 1,803 have 10 or more. This means a total of 12,442 learners could have their licence cancelled immediately after passing the test, as provisional points are carried over to the full licence. If you get more than six … [Read more...]