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A third of dealers believe there is insufficient demand for electric vehicles in the current market compared to the supply available. That’s a key finding of a survey from Startline which found that 31% say there is insufficient demand for EVs. The survey found that 71% of dealers say that not enough is being done to support the UK motor ...

Almost nine out of 10 (89%) drivers agree with a new Government proposal to extend the first MOT test on cars from three to four years. A majority – 71% – say that modern cars remain safe up to four years old without being tested, reducing costs does not seem to be a major motivation with only 36% saying it ...

Almost two-thirds of dealers (64%) have said that recent falls in trade values are stopping them stocking electric vehicles (EVs). According to over half (56%) is that values are too volatile, while 15% said that the same applies to prices, according to March’s Startline Used Car Tracker. Also, 20% said that stock turnaround on EVs is proving too slow while ...

Over a third (34%) of dealers say they are stocking more economical cars as a result of the ongoing cost of living crisis. Startline has reported that 33% of dealers are stocking cars that cost less to buy or lease while a further 20% are retailing smaller cars. However, only 7% say they are providing more information online about cars ...

Rail strikes have caused over three-quarters (78%) of people to plan a long-term switch from rail travel and into cars. According to Startline 35% more people are walking more, 19% are using other public transport such as buses and trams, 13% are using a traditional bicycle and 11% are travelling by electric bike. Overall, two-thirds (67%) said that recent industrial ...

Almost a third of used car dealers (32%) believe that used car values and prices will fall by more than 10% in 2023. A further 19% of retailers say the drop will be between 5-10% and 26% by up to 5%, according to January’s Startline Used Car Tracker. Only 23% think prices and values will continue at their current level ...

Annual average car costs have risen by almost £1,000 since the start of 2022. November’s Startline Used Car Tracker research suggests motorists’ annual spending on fuel, insurance, servicing and car finance had risen by £80 a month. The biggest single increase was seen in fuel at £37 per month but insurance and motor car finance both rose by around £20 ...

The cost of living crisis is forcing families to sell their cars. According to October’s Startline Used Car Tracker, almost one in four (23%) say they already or are going to reduce the number of cars in their family while 61% say that tightening personal finances have changed their attitudes to car ownership for the worse. Paul Burgess, CEO at ...

A reduction in desire for car ownership is a growing issue, according to dealers surveyed in September’s Startline Used Car Tracker. This factor was named by 42% of respondents against 18% in August. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said: “This is an interesting point from the Tracker research. We are hearing limited anecdotal feedback in the market that ...

The majority of dealers (86%) say that having to sell older cars creates problems with vehicle history, preparation and breakdowns. Research in August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 58% say stock shortages and high values mean they are selling older cars than three years ago. This ranges from 52% of dealers retailing stock at around one year older than ...