Hybrids seen as stepping stone to electric vehicles
A surge in demand for hybrid vehicles is being driven by a perceived ‘nervousness’ about electric vehicles, according to dealers. A new survey has found that 63% of motorists are […]
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Battery assessments before purchase key to EV buyers
New research has revealed that nearly all buyers of used electric vehicles believe independent battery assessments are important before making a purchase. The study found that 87% of motorists think a […]
Potholes, premiums and fuel prices main driver bugbears
Potholes, premiums and fuel prices have been identified as the three greatest driver bugbears. According to research carried out by Startline Motor Finance, 96% of drivers want the new government […]
Signs of tide turning against agency model
New data suggests that attitudes are cooling towards the manufacturer agency model, which essentially means the manufacturer sets a vehicle’s retail sale price. According to research carried out by Startline […]
Commuters ditch rail for road
Rail strikes could see thousands of people make a long-term switch to cars. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 78% of those questioned said they would use their cars […]
Drivers back MOT extensions
More than eight out of 10 (84%) used car buyers would back the government’s idea of switching to two years between MOT tests. The new monthly Startline Used Car Tracker […]
Appetite increases for used cars
Seven out of ten consumers (70%) say that used cars have become more appealing purchases than new in the last month. This is according to the very first monthly Startline […]
