cost of living

Automotive industry charity Ben is highlighting the support it offers those in the industry struggling with money worries. According to its own research, 70 of those in the sector worry […]

New research has found that the cost-of-living crisis is driving many motorists to delay car repairs or carry them out themselves rather than paying for a professional. According to eBay […]

Cost is the driving factor for most motorists considering buying a second-hand car, according to a new poll commissioned by the Motor Ombudsman. It found that 58% of respondents said […]

A new report has found that 8.5 million UK drivers are avoiding necessary repairs due to costs. According to Fixter, as many as 21 million drivers view regular car maintenance […]

More and more drivers are carrying out car repairs themselves to save costs. According to a new survey of more than 4,500 car owners from WhoCanFixMyCar, 36% of UK drivers […]

Continued cost-of-living pressures could see more motorists risk driving without insurance this year. According to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, driving without insurance could surge during 2024 as motorists look to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]