Cost of living

A new survey has revealed that many UK drivers have cut their mileage or considered selling their cars to cut costs – and a pay-per-mile tax could accelerate the trend. […]

Figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) have revealed a double digit decline in the consumer car finance market in June compared to the same month in 2023. It […]

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accused fuel retailers of continuing to overcharge customers at the pumps. It said that increases in retail fuel margins cost drivers over £1.6bn […]

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 […]