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On May 19th, the DVLA moved their new Share Driving Licence service into the public domain. This is the latest step in allowing British drivers to share their information with selected companies and individuals in the motor trade or elsewhere, while still keeping most of their driving records private. more info…
The motor trade has spiced up its act in recent years with many new and improved models from SUV’s to compact executives all doing well from less run of the mill manufacturers. Whatever your insurance policy will stretch to there’s a new car out there for you somewhere so why not check out one of these. more info…
In the UK, trade plates are an essential requirement for the motor trade. If you are a dealer in new and used cars, a manufacturer, a vehicle tester, for example at an MOT station or garage, if you repair or valet cars, or if you collect or deliver vehicles under their own power rather than on a trailer, you will need at least one, and probably several sets. more info…
2015 has seen fuel costs fall and rise again, not just in the UK but also further afield. Lower prices of both petrol and diesel at the beginning of the year can be attributed to the lower price of crude oil, with Brent crude oil hitting its lowest level in six years. Major supermarkets and local garages alike cut their prices in response, and it was reported that three West Midlands garages were even selling petrol at under 100 pence a litre, a price not seen for over five years. more info…
Motor insurance has been around for almost as long as there have been motor vehicles. The insurance industry is well established, and has always been happy to offer policies on almost anything its customers can dream up, from standards like home insurance and life insurance to cover in the event of an alien abduction or werewolf attack. more info…
A few weeks ago, Chancellor George Osborne unveiled the 2015 Budget. There were a number of important announcements for UK drivers and the motor trade industry in general, with several of the key points outlined in this article. There was also praise for the vehicle manufacturing industry as a whole and promise of aid for HGV firms and drivers. more info…
It’s something that everybody dreads, making insurance claims. However keeping to the following steps will help keep the stress to a minimum and make your claim a lot easier. Furthermore these steps apply equally for new and used cars. more info…
For workers in the motor trade who are involved with repairing, collecting, or modifying vehicles, tools are an important and valuable business asset, perhaps the most important and valuable after business premises and the company vehicle. While items that are stored on business premises, may be covered by the company’s insurance policy, the same may not be true of equipment taken out on the road. more info…
Any van must be specifically insured using a commercial vehicle insurance policy if it is to be used for any purpose other than social, domestic and pleasure (SDP) use. Standard motor insurance, which covers car owners for commuting to work, does not extend to van owners unless they are strictly using their van for social or pleasure purposes and the vehicle is not engaged in business activity of any type. If your van is used solely for personal reasons, or for a non-profit hobby such as fishing or family transport, you may be able to be covered by a standard motor insurance policy. Even using a van to commute to a place of work requires a commercial policy. more info…
They may have had to wait for it, but come May 2016 motoring enthusiasts will have something to celebrate in the capital. The London Motor Show, due to take place in Battersea Park on the 5-8 May 2016, will showcase the latest innovations from international brands, together with an exciting range of interactive driving experiences. The show should appeal to a diverse community, from amateur fanatics to those working professionally in the motor trade. more info…
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