Commercial drivers feeling the pressure
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 […]
Cost of living
Car finance confusion continues despite demand
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 increases for Ben support
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 […]
CMA calls for swift action to address fuel prices
Fuel retailers can expect to come under greater scrutiny after a new report from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) called for a new ‘fuel monitor’ oversight body to ensure […]
Drivers seek home-help to cut repair costs
Almost 80% of motorists have turned to family member for automotive advice in the past 12 months in order to save money, with 22% of these doing so on at […]
Drivers intimidated by used car confusion
New research has found that motorists do not understand how much buying a used car will really cost them, making the process intimidating, complex, and stressful. The report by digital […]
Car finance critical in cost-of-living crisis
The automotive finance market has grown significantly over the last decade, with 60% having bought their cars on finance in 2022. That’s according to JATO Dynamics’ latest consumer research, ‘Driving […]
Drivers cut mileage to cut fuel costs
New research has revealed that of the 20 million drivers who regularly use their car for journeys of between one to two miles, some 6.9 million (34%) want to switch […]
EV interest plummets amidst rising costs
The government has been urged do more to encourage EV adoption as buyer interest has plummeted in the face of higher vehicle and energy prices coupled with the cost-of living […]
Cost of living bites as car finance dips
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes fell in February 2023 by five per cent compared with the same […]
Drivers cut back on miles to cut costs
Nearly two thirds of UK motorists are reducing their vehicle usage to cut fuel bills. According to new research by BookMyGarage, 64% of UK motorists are driver less often than […]
New car buyers driven in droves to used market
New research has found that the cost-of-living crisis is having a significant impact on new car buyers, with many switching to the used vehicle market or not replacing their existing […]
