Car finance costs soaring
Monthly payments on new car finance contracts have risen by more than 40% on some models since 2019. This is according to the latest research by What Car?, which found […]
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Used car buyers overlook warranty terms
New research has found that more than half of used car buyers only skim read extended warranty terms. The study of 500 UK drivers was commissioned by the Motor Ombudsman […]
Energy price cap inspires EV confidence
A fifth of electric vehicle buyers have said the government’s recent energy price cap has helped persuade them make the switch. According to new research by What Car?, which surveyed […]
BCA reports dip in used car values
BCA has reported that average monthly used car values slipped back in August, principally driven by a changing model mix through the online auction channel. Values averaged £8,954 across the […]
Cost-of-living cooling car ownership
A new survey of dealers has identified a growing trend among motorists now wishing to own their own vehicles. According to Startline’s Used Car Tracker, drivers choosing not to own […]
Buyer demand dips by a fifth in August
Demand for new and used vehicles declined in August against the same month last year, according to data from lead management experts at iTrackLEADS.
Retailers remain car buyers’ top choice
The majority of car owners (55%) still buy their car from a car showroom, increasing to 64% of over 55s, compared to just 38% of under 34s. The survey of […]
MOT matters to new buyers
A study by BookMyGarage has revealed that three-quarters of motorists are likely to check the MOT history of a used vehicle they are thinking about purchasing. The majority of perspective […]
Diesel demand down five per cent
Diesel cars continue to be faded out from the UK new car market, with just five per cent of new car buyers stating they’re looking to buy one. This is […]
Used car buyers turn to automatics
Automatics now make up as much as 72% of the used car market in parts of the UK, with their numbers bolstered by the increasing popularity of electric vehicles. This […]
Used car prices levelling off
The average price of a used car increased by 32.2% year-on-year in April, according to data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. Although it marks the 25th month of consecutive […]
Safety stars shine for new car buyers
More than 80% of new car buyers would not buy a car with a Euro NCAP safety rating below 4 stars. This is according to research conducted by What Car?, […]
