More than half (53%) of dealers say the high price of public charging is the biggest threat to expansion of the used electric car market. October’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that almost as many – 52% – believe the planned introduction of pence per mile Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will be an issue. Other factors named include the lack of home … [Read more...]
Automatics overtaking manuals say dealers
More than half of dealers say they “always” now buy automatic cars over manuals where there is a choice, new research shows. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker reports 57% believe an increasing number of customers will only buy automatics and 43% want to meet the needs of younger drivers who have automatic-only licences. Also, 43% point out automatics … [Read more...]
Chinese brands raising their image
Nearly half of motorists (44%) with £50,000 to spend would consider buying a Chinese car over an established prestige brand, new research shows. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker reports that 27% believe a well-designed and well-made car is more important than the brand, 21% that Chinese manufacturers are capable of competing with established upmarket … [Read more...]
Call for scrappage scheme to boost EV adoption
More than eight out of 10 car dealers say the UK needs a scrappage scheme to support electric car sales, according to new research for one finance provideer. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 60% believe the government should encourage the adoption of electric cars and 61% that they need to be as affordable as possible. Also, 26% think electric … [Read more...]
Support for tougher drug-driving penalties
Almost a third (29%) of motorists believe penalties should be higher for drug-driving than for drink-driving, according to new research. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 34% think more education about the dangers of drug-driving is needed and 28% have seen on-road behaviour they believe is due to the influence of drugs. Also, 20% are more … [Read more...]
Cautious buyers concern over used BEVs
More than half of potential buyers (57%) say they would never buy a used electric car without an independent check of its battery condition. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 77% are worried about potential battery failure and 76% about the cost of battery repair or replacement. 57% of potential buyers say they wouldn’t buy a used electric … [Read more...]
Higher demand for high mileage cars
There is a growing market for cars with 100,000 miles or more on the clock, according to a third of dealers polled for the latest Startline Used Car Tracker. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 40% believe the quality of modern cars means they often have a lot of life left at 100,000 miles-plus. Also, 32% of dealers say buyers of cars with over 100,000 … [Read more...]
Iran war batters drivers’ wallets
Almost three quarters of motorists (73%) say their finances have been stretched by the impact of the war in Iran, according to new research. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows a third (33%) think it will be at least six months before their situation recovers, a quarter (25%) more than 12 months, and 10% over two years. Consequences such as rising pump … [Read more...]
Politicians get bumpy ride over potholes
Almost three out of four motorists (72%) say the state of UK roads make them less likely to keep local and national politicians in power, new research shows. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker indicates that 48% think potholes are a constant source of irritation when driving, 36% that the state of UK roads is embarrassing and 32% are worried about resulting … [Read more...]
Self-driving cars on second-hand market inside decade
Two-thirds of used car dealers (66%) believe there will be a high level of demand for used self-driving cars by the mid-2030s. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 54% say that if the technology is proven safe, people will buy it, while 36% point out that several manufacturers are planning to fit it to their cars soon. Also, 30% think autonomy will … [Read more...]
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