The agency model and availability of motor finance are growing worries for used car dealers. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker showed that when asked about the biggest challenges facing them for the future, the agency model was mentioned by 27% of respondents, the highest monthly figure recorded since this factor was added to the research in January, while the availability ...

Faulty brakes are the most commonly found problem on used cars for sale. AA Cars’ vehicle inspectors have revealed that seven out of 10 used cars assessed are found to have at least one fault. It said that brake issues are the most common fault that inspectors uncover, costing £400 on average to fix. This is followed by signs of ...

cinch has partnered with myenergi to “bring EV home charging to the masses.” The collaboration will see the two brands work together to provide cinch customers with discounts on the purchase and installation price of the entire myenergi zappi range. Available to purchase through the cinch website, drivers can expect to see savings of up to £280 on both tethered ...

The NFDA’s Commercial Vehicle division has highlighted to the Department of Transport (DfT) key regulatory issues that are holding back the Electric Van market. The NFDA said that since 2018 the government has been aware of the need for a smooth transition to zero emissions light commercials by incorporating payload allowances for the weight of electric vans. However, ever since ...

Motors.co.uk’s has given awar a brand new car live on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X as part of its latest marketing campaign. The competition, entered by thousands of listeners, will be followed by increased multimedia activity for the rest of the year. The £27,000 Nissan Qashqai was won by Matt from Blackpool as part of Radio X’s Big ...

JLR has announced that it is recruiting 300 new technicians and test engineers in the West Midlands. The roles will support the growth of Range Rover production and development of next generation electric models. Of the 300 roles, 100 will be for maintenance technicians for the Solihull plant to operate and maintain production facilities in a new body shop costing ...

Charles Hurst is opening a new £2m CUPRA dealership in Northern Ireland. The CUPRA and SEAT dealership will open later this year. Charles Hurst is also launching a new recruitment drive to fill a range of 26 new roles. Charles Hurst group operations director Jeff McCartney said: “Committed to growth and delivering an unrivalled choice for our customers in Northern ...

The Conservative MP for Romsey and North Southampton, Caroline Nokes, has visited Snows Peugeot in Romsey to hear about its Motability Scheme. Sue Hudson, a local resident, showed Caroline her electric SUV that has made her much more independent. Hudson took delivery of her first Motability Scheme car in January. Increasingly reliant on her scooter and crutches due to Parkes ...

Isuzu UK has renewed its partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) as the Official Supplier for the years 2023 to 2025. As part of the partnership, Isuzu will supply and deliver a substantial fleet of Isuzu D-Max pickups, which will play a crucial role in supporting the WRU’s community department. These vehicles will facilitate the delivery of rugby activities ...

Vauxhall has launched a five-year Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) offer for its core electric passenger car models. The offer is available with 9.9% APR representative. In addition, ahead of the revised New Corsa arriving later this year, the current Corsa Electric is now eligible for an additional £4,500 Finance Deposit Contribution, whilst stocks last. Customers can expect monthly payments from ...