inflation

NBRA critical of Audatex price hike

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) and the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA) has expressed disappointment after hearing from members that Audatex has implemented an 8.5% price increase. While the […]

Car insurance costs getting harder to manage

A new report has highlighted how drivers are struggling to afford motor insurance in the face of the cost-of-living crisis. According to Forbes Advisor, four in five (83%) British adults […]

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 […]

Motor insurance up 16%

The ABI’s latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker has revealed that the overall average premium paid for private comprehensive motor insurance was £478, up two per cent on the previous quarter […]

Repair costs surge 40% since 2018

The cost of vehicle repairs has risen by a staggering 40% from 2018 to 2022, according to Intelligent Motoring. It also found the average cost of warranty claims rose 37% […]

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 […]

Rising costs named number one challenge in 2023

A Motor Ombudsman poll of independent garages and franchise dealer workshops has revealed that rising operational costs, taxes and energy bills are set to be the biggest operational challenge for […]

Insurers contribute £17.2bn in taxes to UK economy

The insurance and long-term savings industry has contributed a record £17.2bn to the UK economy in tax in 2021-22, according to the Association of British Insurers’ (ABI) latest Total Tax […]

Ben Ball hailed a roaring success

More than 600 guests attended the Ben Ball 2022 at Old Billingsgate Market on 7 December to help the automotive charity raise over £120,000. The support will be invaluable as […]

EV demand dips amid rising bills

Demand for electric vehicles is waning amid rising living costs and surging energy prices. Data from Auto Trader found electric vehicles represented 27% of new car enquiries in June but […]

CMA investigating fuel retail market

A review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that fuel retailers raised prices quickly in line with higher wholesale costs but were slow to reduce them again […]