Car buyers value trust most, RAC survey finds
Trust has become more important to car buyers in the last 12 months and is now the number one consideration when selecting a new vehicle. According to research commissioned by […]
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Car buyers turn to AI for virtual assistance
A new study commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed a growing reliance on AI from car buyers looking for their next vehicle. It surveyed 1,100 drivers and found that […]
Used car buyers cite vehicle condition as key concern
Used car buyers have cited poor vehicle condition as the number one red flag when looking for a new vehicle. New research by Uswitch has revealed that 66% said poor […]
Used car buyers go the extra mile – AA Cars
New research has revealed that a quarter of used car buyers would travel more than 100 miles for the right second hand car. According to a survey of more than […]
Drivers in the dark about write-off categories
Up to 70% of used car buyers might be unaware if their vehicle has previously been written off. New research by Carwow has found that seven in 10 respondents do […]
Drivers warned of long-term pain after short-term gain
A poll of 2,043 UK driving licence holders commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that 73% would be more likely to buy a second hand car this year rather […]
Confidence grows in sight unseen purchases
One in five drivers (21%) have bought a used car without seeing it in person first. According to AA Cars, just one in 10 drivers had bought a car unseen […]
Car buyers turning away from online purchases
A declining share of car buyers plan to purchase their next car entirely online, according to new research by What Car?. In its latest weekly survey, just 4.2% of 873 […]
New car buyers driven in droves to used market
New research has found that the cost-of-living crisis is having a significant impact on new car buyers, with many switching to the used vehicle market or not replacing their existing […]
Motor Ombudsman receives record views
The Motor Ombudsman has reported that its Knowledge Base received over 640,000 article views in 2022, setting a new annual record for the resource. Since its launch in 2019 it […]
Grey remains car buyers’ top choice
Grey has remained the nation’s favourite new car colour for the fifth year in a row. More than a quarter (25.7%) of UK buyers chose the shade in 2022, according […]
EV range and variety tops car buying wish list
New research has revealed that reduced waiting times and better range on electric vehicles top the wish list of car buyers in 2023. According to a What Car? survey of […]
