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…
Many sectors in the UK grapple with a lack of skilled workers today, including the road transport sector, which has been hit hard by a dwindling workforce. Read on to find out more and discover why effective courier insurance and goods in transit cover is essential for your business. The road transport and haulage business Read the full article…
This is an interesting time for the motor trade industry and there are many challenges ahead – the uncertainty of Brexit, falling household expenditure, inflation and the confusion surrounding diesel cars resulting in the decline of new car sales. The motor trade insurance experts will be here through it all – but what will the Read the full article…
2018 has seen sales of new cars fall consistently month-on-month. So why then are we seeing more people take up the mantle within the motor trade? How the Market has developed The market has been growing in regards to garages, mobile mechanics and other areas – so it isn’t just car sales that is considered Read the full article…
Can’t get taxi insurance? If you’re struggling to get a cheap taxi insurance quote that sufficiently covers your taxi business you’re not alone. At ChoiceQuote we’re regularly approached by taxi drivers who have come up against obstacles during their search for a suitable policy, so we understand how daunting this process can be. But never Read the full article…
Finding the answer to the question ‘where to get taxi insurance’ and getting a cheap taxi insurance quote isn’t always easy. While there are many insurance providers out there, the majority fail to combine a high quality service with a reasonable premium. One of the main reasons for this disparity is a lack of experienced Read the full article…
Like any type of insurance, taxi insurance will vary between policies and providers but the essential features often remain the same, making it worth having a general understanding of the question ‘what does taxi insurance cover?’ As the name suggests, taxi insurance is designed to cover vehicles used as a taxi, including both public and Read the full article…
On 25 May, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force, which doesn’t leave motor traders with much time to comply with the rules. If you don’t comply, you could receive a fine worth up to €20 million (£17.5 million) or 4 per cent of your annual global turnover, whichever is higher. However, Read the full article…
The number of new diesel registrations has declined by almost 25 per cent since the beginning of 2017, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Rather than it being an issue of performance—new diesel cars in 2017 emitted 12 per cent less carbon dioxide than equivalent older models—experts say the decline is a Read the full article…