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Motor Ombudsman announces Howden partnership
- 09/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Motor Ombudsman has announced a new partnership with Howden to enhance services to both policyholders and members. Following the agreement, Howden motor trade insurance customers not already accredited to The Motor Ombudsman – such as garages and mobile mechanics – will receive a tailored package when [...] -
Double vision for Great North Auto Services
- 09/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Yorkshire-based Great North Auto Services is opening a second site and expanding the range of services it offers. The Knaresborough repairer plans to cut the ribbon on a new site in Harrogate in the coming weeks after acquiring a unit at Hookstone Park. As well as MOTs, tyre checks, wheel alignment and vehicle [...] -
Poor network coverage disrupting EV charging
- 09/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Limited mobile network coverage could be disrupting the EV charging process at a number of public charge points. According to the RAC Foundation, about two thirds of Britain’s most common type of public chargepoints have limited mobile signal connectivity, meaning it is more difficult for drivers to access [...] -
Bumper disrupter secures Suzuki investment
- 08/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK vehicle repair and services disrupter Bumper has secured a further £2m in funding to support continued growth. The London-based business offers cash-strapped customers a buy-now-pay-later option to vehicle repairs and services with bills divided into interest-free payments. To access the service, drivers [...] -
Equipmake puts faith in Saint
- 08/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK-based Equipmake has appointed Glenn Saint as business development director. Equipmake develops and manufactures specialist electrification products for the automotive industry, including the bus and coach sectors. His appointment will support the company’s ambition to expand further into the commercial EV [...] -
Motor insurers report record year of payouts
- 08/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motor insurers paid out an average of £1.13m in compensation every hour last year, according to new figures from the Motor Insurance Claims Tracker. It reported that from 2.3 million motor claims submitted last year, the total paid out was £9.9bn, which was 18% more than in 2022 and the highest amount recorded [...] -
NFDA survey suggests steady progress
- 08/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The latest National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has reported growing satisfaction levels between dealers and manufacturers. It’s latest Dealer Attitude Survey, based on 2,321 responses from 32 franchised networks, revealed higher average scores in 47 of the 56 questions posed. Higher ratings were [...] -
Support grows for tougher penalties around phone usage
- 05/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new survey by IAM RoadSmart has revealed that a third of motorists believe drivers should have their phones confiscated if they are caught using them behind the wheel. The survey of 2,437 members found that 34% supported the action, which would be on top of a £200 fine and six penalty points. Meanwhile, among [...] -
EVs failing to find traction in LCV market
- 05/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has called for fresh incentives to drive EV growth in the light commercial vehicle market after new figures revealed that market share has remained largely static for 12 months. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed that 2,906 EVs [...] -
Nissan Qashqai tops SUV charts
- 05/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The 10 most popular SUVs in the UK have been revealed, with the Nissan Qashqai ranked in first place with 647,846 licensed vehicles on the road. According to research carried out by Uswitch car insurance, the Nissan Juke ranks in second place with 353,288 licensed vehicles, while the Land Rover Discovery was third [...]