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  Half of councils can’t afford to install EV chargers 25 Nov 2021 (News)
  , which issued the FOI, said: “Members of our industry are remarkably well placed to help deliver a net zero carbon UK by 2050.  “But if local councils don’t have the right infrastructure or funding in place within the next few years, all the promises made at COP26
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  New car registrations down 35 per cent as one in five dealerships remain closed 6 Jul 2020 (News)
  for a scrappage scheme.   “July figures will probably give us a clearer idea where consumer confidence and appetite to buy is right now. By that time, any pent-up demand for new vehicles will have dissipated, enabling us to see where we really are," said Alex Buttle, director
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  Coronavirus: New car buyers face long delays as lockdown eases 3 Jun 2020 (News)
  on as ‘ex-demo’ or ‘delivery mileage’. Buyers can  save as much as 30 per cent off the list price on a Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and Honda Civic right now
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  Coronavirus: Government extends lockdown by 'at least' another three weeks 16 Apr 2020 (News)
  2020 Most car manufacturers are referring their customers to the Covid-19 FAQs on their individual websites, which explains what customers can do if they are worried about or unable to pay their monthly car payments. The assistance available right now varies on a case
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  Coronavirus: How to get help with your car finance payments 1 Apr 2020 (News)
  their customers to the Covid-19 FAQs on their individual websites, which explains what customers can do if they are worried about or unable to pay their monthly car payments. The assistance available right now varies on a case-by-case basis from each lender, but the vast majority have said
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  A Grand Monday: Vauxhall Astra Mk4 17 Jun 2019 (News)
  It’s very much rooted in banger territory right now, but the Mk4 Vauxhall Astra is a car that has a pretty loyal following, thanks in part to its better than average rust resilience and also for its indestructible powertrains - petrol or diesel, all but the high performance Mk4s
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  Ferrari is top of the lots at Autosport sale 16 Jan 2019 (News)
  A 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 took top spot at the Autosport International auction over the weekend. One of 52 produced in right-hand drive, it was offered for sale for the first time in more than 20 years from a private collection. Finished in its original Azzurro Hyperion
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  Focus On: Russell Automotive Centre and Garage Express 1 Oct 2018 (News)
  . The owners say that good reviews, saving people money, good service and solving a problem no one else can are all really important. Their ethos is, if you treat a customer how you would like to be treated then you will always be right. Communication is absolutely key to the business - they believe
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  Third of buyers would consider buying a car they haven't seen 24 Aug 2018 (News)
  . >>> 10 steps to buying a used car Seven out of 10 surveyed said they would consider travelling further to view a used car if they were sent a personalised video first.  Since the introduction of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, buyers have had the automatic right to reject
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  Kymco unveils all-electric Ionex scooter 9 Apr 2018 (News)
  designed to be light enough to carry. They are also simple to remove as the lid opens via a button on the right-hand bar. It then glides up to give unhindered access to both batteries. The lid can be closed by tapping an integrated smart button on the foot board so you don’t have to put the batteries
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  Can you buy back a van that has been written off? 20 Feb 2018 (News)
  a vehicle that is not a total loss. In other words you would be at least £2000 better off. Insurers do not like providing a cash settlement at higher figures. They prefer to reduce the risk of fraud and they have the contractual right to offer to repair. You can also insist on the vehicle
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  Use public money to bring new car buyers back to forecourts, Government urged 5 Feb 2018 (News)
  research suggests a lack of consumer confidence cost the industry an estimated £2.6 billion in 2017 alone. The Government needs to act now to incentivise new car buyers back to forecourts before this decline causes real damage." Business and private sales fell by a respective 29.7
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  Europcar accused of overcharging customers for repair work 27 Jul 2017 (News)
  Rail. It remains to be seen if either of these are affected by the overcharging scandal. Could you be owed compensation? If Europcar are found to breach the Fraud Act 2006, as well as the Consumer Rights Act 2015 Europcar could be fined 10 per cent
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  Michelin campaigns for introduction of worn tyre ratings 12 May 2017 (News)
  the right tyres for their needs. Industry test bodies and consumer organisations would also need to start comparing and tested tyres when they're worn to the limit.  “Safety is a result of overall performance, not just tread depth," said Roget. "Our tyres are designed to work right
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  Future Classic Friday: Hyundai Coupe 7 Apr 2017 (News)
  in automotive history. It was the first Korean car to prove that manufacturers such as Hyundai could do more than just create cars as consumer goods.  The lithe, sweeping lines were based on those of the 1992 HCD1 concept car, the first styling study to emerge from Hyundai's new design studio
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  How to buy a used van from a dealer 3 Feb 2017 (News)
  coverings, ladder racks, roof racks and internal racking. If you need any of these items then you can make big savings by buying a used van with them already included.  Next, get to know your rights . The 2015 Consumer Rights Act requires that any dealer or trader provides
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  Car buyers still in the dark about their 'right to reject' 23 Dec 2016 (News)
  Many car buyers still don’t recognise their ‘right to reject’ a new or used car within six months, despite the introduction of the Consumer Rights Act in 2015. The act came into effect in October last year, replacing the Sale of Goods Act. At the time
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  Brexit – What does it mean for classics? 18 Jul 2016 (News)
  , previously, sales of classic cars were stronger than ever, with even the most humdrum mainstream models making good money if the condition was right, the auctions have been a bit quieter of late, with more no-sales. This could be co-incidental, of course, but with the media spinning economists up
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  RAC calls on fuel sellers to lower prices 13 Jul 2016 (News)
  . “At a time when both consumer spending and the strength of the UK’s economy are under intense scrutiny in the wake of the EU referendum result, transparency in fuel pricing is crucial and we are therefore calling on retailers to do the right thing and pass on wholesale savings to drivers
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  Innovations at Mobility Roadshow to Include new Swivel Seat and new Flexible Ramp 18 May 2016 (News)
  .  These are just two of the important innovations in adaptive products and services on show to enhance independent mobility. Organised by charity Mobility Choice, the free-to-attend Mobility Roadshow (incorporating Get Going Live) is Europe’s leading consumer-focussed event for people