• Ben unveils new five-year plan
    • 16/11/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automotive charity Ben has unveiled a new five-year strategic plan to provide even greater support for the industry. Ben has experienced a significant increase in service demand since 2018, managing over 300% more enquiries through its confidential helpline and supporting over 200% more individuals through its [...]
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  • Buyers cool on EVs amidst rising costs
    • 16/11/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New research has revealed that more than a third of car buyers decided against an electric car because of the cost-of-living crisis. A survey of 2,525 UK drivers conducted by What Car? found that more than half (1,354) said they had either recently bought a new car or were actively in the market for a new model. [...]
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  • Dealers expected to do more when selling car finance
    • 08/11/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Half of UK consumers who have financed a vehicle purchase within the past 12 months are now concerned about the affordability of their monthly payments, according to a new survey commissioned by ALPHERA Financial Services. The survey found that 10% said they were ‘very concerned’ while a further 40% said they [...]
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  • Commercial drivers feeling the pressure
    • 16/10/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    A quarter of UK van drivers have experienced mental health issues last year, while two-thirds felt overwhelmed at least once a month. According to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles of 1,000 UK van drivers, the cost of living crisis was cited as a leading cause of stress (54%), followed closely by work-life [...]
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  • Car finance confusion continues despite demand
    • 13/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New research has found that a large proportion of drivers are confused by car finance packages. According to JATO Dynamics findings, over four in 10 (43%) don’t understand the details of car finance, such as the impact of APR% on payments, despite the fact that almost half (48%) say that they are more likely to [...]
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  • Demand increases for Ben support
    • 03/08/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Demand for support from Ben has risen sharply in the second quarter of 2023. It reported a 23% year-on-year increase in enquiries and a 20% increase in support cases, with people not only struggling to make ends meet, but also with their mental health. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to grip the UK, Ben [...]
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  • CMA calls for swift action to address fuel prices
    • 10/07/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fuel retailers can expect to come under greater scrutiny after a new report from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) called for a new ‘fuel monitor’ oversight body to ensure greater transparency in competition. The report identified a reduction in competition since 2019 and said there needed to be [...]
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  • Car insurance costs getting harder to manage
    • 21/06/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    A new report has highlighted how drivers are struggling to afford motor insurance in the face of the cost-of-living crisis. According to Forbes Advisor, four in five (83%) British adults have taken out car insurance in the last 12 months, with more than half (55%) saying it is excessively expensive. This sentiment [...]
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  • Drivers seek home-help to cut repair costs
    • 16/06/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: Featured, News
    Almost 80% of motorists have turned to family member for automotive advice in the past 12 months in order to save money, with 22% of these doing so on at least two occasions, and almost 15% doing so three times. With the UK aftermarket industry worth £50bn, motorists are looking closer to home to try and slim down [...]
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  • Drivers intimidated by used car confusion
    • 25/05/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New research has found that motorists do not understand how much buying a used car will really cost them, making the process intimidating, complex, and stressful. The report by digital bank Zopa highlights that over half of UK drivers (52%) will be in the market for a used car when it comes to buying their next [...]
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