The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) have revealed mixed results, with overall sales dipping again but sales of electric and hybrid cars on the rise. After a long spell of growth in new car sales, recent months have seen a decline, sparked largely by a decrease in sales of Read the full article…
Young drivers and their employers often find it harder to find affordable motor trade insurance as they are considered a higher risk by insurance companies. However, ChoiceQuote currently have insurance available for motor traders under the age of 25, so there are still ways to find effective cover without overpaying. When it comes to motor Read the full article…
The government has pledged £106 million to move the UK towards its low-emission transport goals at the recent Zero emission vehicles summit. But with the objective for most UK cars to be electrically powered by 2030, what will the effect be on the motor trade industry? Theresa May pledged £106 million in research funding to Read the full article…
As every motor trader knows, there are cars that just sell fast. These cars are consistently top of the list when it comes to sales data. The Ford Fiesta, the Ford Focus and of course the Vauxhall Corsa consistently top the lists. The trend towards smaller “city” cars that use less fuel and have lower Read the full article…
Motorists, traders and insurers are paying out millions in repair costs due to the poor standard of UK roads. The widespread problem of potholes has caused frustration and anger among many British drivers and motor traders. But what’s the solution? Potholes have been a recurring problem of Britain’s roads for many years. However, with tighter Read the full article…
In a recent reliability survey by What Car?, Tesla were unfortunately left red-faced as they came in last place rated by current owners. AFV (Alternatively fuelled vehicles) have been on the rise in the UK for the last few years, spearheaded by the popularity of the Tesla brand. Offering sportscar performance in their S model Read the full article…
New car sales are falling, yet the used trade continues to remain stable. Is buying used cars now seen as being a better deal than buying from new? Are the increased pressures on manufacturers and the unknowns around Brexit regarding tariffs for manufacturers causing the market to hold off buying new cars? Brexit and the Read the full article…
New MOT rules were introduced in May 2018 to improve vehicle technology and maintenance across Europe. However, there is still confusion among drivers and garages alike. With potentially higher costs and more rigorous assessments, are you confident your team of mechanics have all the facts? Back in May 2018, the UK implemented a set of Read the full article…
Recently, diesel car sales have been falling considerably. There are several reasons for this – the motor trade has been affected considerably with scares around resale values and emission regulations with MOTs, making people more reluctant than ever before to purchase a diesel vehicle. So why did diesel rise? Diesel vehicles are generally more fuel Read the full article…
Consumers are showing increasing interest in alternative-powered vehicles (APVs), with growing hesitancy towards traditional combustion-powered cars. But where is all this leading? With a trend towards electric across Europe, could this potentially be the end of the road for petrol and diesel cars? Is the motor trade industry as we know it disappearing? With the Read the full article…