Van insurance premiums down a quarter in 18 months
Van insurance premiums are 19% lower than they were this time last year and 26% below average prices recorded in the summer of 2024. This is according to Pearson Ham […]
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Smart repair demand drives Revive! Crewe expansion
Revive! Crewe is planning expansion into new territories just 18 months after setting up as smart repair demand increases. Franchisee Ethan Rozario launched the company in the summer of 2023. […]
One driver caught speeding at 112mph every six hours
More than three million drivers in the UK have been caught speeding in the last 12 months, with 1,500 motorists breaching 112mph. According to a new study carried out by […]
IFB warns of identity theft scam targeting drivers
Fake delivery driver jobs are being advertised this Christmas as part of a new identity theft scam. The Insurance Fraud Bureau has warned that fraudsters are advertising fake jobs and […]
Motor insurance taskforce report a ‘fudge’
A motor insurance taskforce set up a year ago to address steep claims costs and rising premiums has published its final report. The cross-governmental taskforce, which engaged with insurers, industry […]
New digital solution supports higher repair volumes
Repairers are now able to leverage their websites to increase repair volumes through a newly-improved booking solution. Garage Services Online has unveiled its new RampUp booking widget, which identifies high-intent […]
Mobile Service vans bring the workshop to the customer
Mercedes-Benz Vans will carry out service and maintenance work on customers’ vans at their home or work after unveiling new Mobile Service vans. It has built fully-equipped workshops into Mercedes-Benz […]
Used car values at BCA softened by seasonal pressure
Used car values at BCA fell by 5.4% (398) during November under typical seasonal pressures. This represents a similar decrease to this time last year, although sales volumes last month […]
Used car market shifting to newer models
New data suggests a shift in the used car market with buyers moving away from older models to premium cars. Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor for November found that average […]
Business rates bill set to reach £1m a day for dealerships
UK dealerships are bracing for a business rates bill of £1m a day from next April, according to new calculations by automotive property consultancy Rapleys. Its analysis has found that […]
Car running costs a key concern for drivers
A new survey has found that 75% of drivers are worried that car running costs will increase in 2026. According to December’s Startline Used Car Tracker, 52% are concerned that […]
Euro NCAP safety ratings reveal five-star winners
The latest Euro NCAP safety ratings have been released with the Mercedes-Benz CLA scoring highest among a host of five-star rankings. It achieved the top safety score after performing strongly […]
