• Commuters ditch rail for road
    • 15/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: News, Uncategorised
    Rail strikes could see thousands of people make a long-term switch to cars. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 78% of those questioned said they would use their cars instead of relying on rail transport in the future. Meanwhile, 35% are walking more, 19% are using other public transport such as [...]
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  • Drivers back MOT extensions
    • 06/06/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    More than eight out of 10 (84%) used car buyers would back the government’s idea of switching to two years between MOT tests. The new monthly Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 69% of this group believe their car would remain safe despite the longer gap. Saving money appears to be less of a factor behind their [...]
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  • Appetite increases for used cars
    • 28/04/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Seven out of ten consumers (70%) say that used cars have become more appealing purchases than new in the last month. This is according to the very first monthly Startline Used Car Tracker. The high cost of new car prices is the number one factor mentioned behind this developing trend (47% of consumers), followed by [...]
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