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Used cars sold faster in March with price shifts on younger models benefitting buyers86943 3 April 2024, 10:08Lower asking prices helped drive used car sales last month with vehicles averaging just 35 days on physical and virtual forecourts
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EV running costs in spotlight as energy prices drop to lowest level in two years86885 2 April 2024, 09:00Energy price reductions from April 1 could help prompt further conversations with customers about switching to an electric vehicle (EV).
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EV values stabilising at ICE price parity, VRA meeting told86703 27 March 2024, 11:00Falling EV values are stabilising once they reach price parity with ICE equivalents, March’s meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) was told.
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Technician was killed 11 days into new job by collapsed suspension86702 27 March 2024, 10:52Dundee-based vehicle technician Gary Campbell was killed in a work incident just 11 days into his new job, Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court has been told.
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WhoCanFixMyCar appoints Kevern Thompson as new chief executive86698 27 March 2024, 09:00WhoCanFixMyCar has appointed Kevern Thompson as its new chief executive, who will take over from interim CEO, David Loy.
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Part ex acting as “roadblock” to online car buying, new research shows86643 26 March 2024, 11:10Less than half of consumers who wanted to carry out a valuation on their part ex as part of an online buying journey were able to do so, according to new data.
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One in five MoT testers down to the wire with DVSA assessment deadline86592 25 March 2024, 12:52One in five MoT testers have left it to the final week to pass their assessment in the face of being suspended by the DVSA from testing.
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BMW 1 Series tops used car desirability in March86591 25 March 2024, 09:00The BMW 1 Series was one of the most desirable used cars in March, according to new auction data from Aston Barclay.
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UK inflation calculations now using Auto Trader market pricing data86412 20 March 2024, 11:41The ONS has started using Auto Trader’s market pricing data as part of its calculations to measure the rate of inflation in the UK.
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LKQ Euro Car Parts extends zero emission delivery capability86347 19 March 2024, 12:47LKQ Euro Car Parts, is piloting the use of e-scooters and cargo pedal bikes to deliver parts to garage customers across London.
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Role of dealership highly valued by used car buyers86343 19 March 2024, 11:46Nearly half (48%) of those looking to buy a used car reckon visiting an established bricks-and-mortar seller provides them with added reassurance