Eye snatching is the term being applied to the increasing number of LED headlight thefts worth thousands of pounds for each unit. Thieves are increasingly targeting expensive models to hack out and disconnect the multi-lenses to be sold on the parts' black market, said Philip Swift, Technical Director at Claims Management and Adjusting. Europe's component … [Read more...]
Fleets battered by wind of change
The new car supply situation for some fleets is worsening and remains extremely patchy for almost all, the Association of Fleet Professionals is reporting. Paul Hollick, chair, explained said that feedback from across its membership showed that serious problems were persisting and causing increasing operational disruption. “This is, of course, a worldwide … [Read more...]
Van supply is harming attempts to meet CAZ limits
Poor availability of new vans is hampering some fleets in their efforts to become compliant with new Clean Air Zones, reports FleetCheck. With the Bath CAZ already in place and Birmingham and Bristol to follow, as well as the upgraded London Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) now in effect, the fleet software specialist says that some businesses are only now starting … [Read more...]
Car makers want urgent talks over future
The car-makers want detailed talks with British Government in the light of the corona virus and implications for the industry struggling with falling demand. The industry employs over 823,000 in Britain and Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive said, “We welcome the additional and significant emergency support for business announced by the Chancellor. “The UK … [Read more...]
Used car market slows, bargains to be found
The brakes are going on used car sales after a dip in new car sales. UK used car transactions declined in the second quarter of 2017, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It recorded 1,832,400 used cars changed hands in the period, a fall of -13.5%, on the back of a record 2016 and turbulence in the new car market following … [Read more...]
