Recent study results have revelled the motor trade industry should brace itself for a period of high customer demand post lockdown now business and consumers start to see light at the end of the tunnel. One of the leading industry service suppliers reported an upsurge in new enquiries for motor trade dealers and service centres after previous lockdown periods.
more info…Some good news for the motor trade sector in the recent 2021 UK budget which has been well received by the industry, as well as many private and commercial drivers. The chancellor announced a freeze in fuel duty at the same time as extending the furlough scheme, fuel duty will remain frozen at 57.95p a litre for 2021-22.
more info…It has been recently reported that a new government funded scheme will be offering some of the most polluting motorists in parts of the United Kingdom, a public transport and taxis congestion easing credit of up to £3,000 to stop using their vehicles. The aim of the scheme is to improve air quality in built-up areas, so the credits can also be used on greener transport like bicycles and electric scooters.
more info…Air quality has become more political than ever before, which is why we are constantly seeing changes to regulation and schemes by the UK government to discourage motorists using polluting vehicles or travelling in towns and cities where the air quality is poor.
more info…Local authorities are about to get tough on drivers who throw litter from their vehicles by fining them up to as much as £120. From April 2021, anyone caught by another new camera system throwing as much as a cigarette butt out of their vehicle window will be fined under a new anti-litter scheme.
more info…The United Kingdom currently have over 20,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points available to EV motorists and the motor trade industry, a number growing with every passing month.
more info…A new study carried out by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (Pacts) and commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) suggests England and Wales should cut the legal drink driving limit by up to a third for the first time since the 1960s.
more info…Since launching, millions of journeys have been made by ordinary motorists, courier drivers, HGVs, and members of the motor trade on ‘smart motorways’, which have been publicly criticised for being less safe than conventional motorways.
more info…From stricter fines and penalties to ultra-low emission charging zones, we take a closer look at some of the law changes that will impact motorists during 2021, including the brand new green registration plate.
more info…On top of an annual MOT, to keep your vehicle running safely and efficiently it’s important to have it serviced on a regular basis by a professional motor trade mechanic, but new research published suggests nearly 50% of UK drivers worry about racking up unexpected service repair costs.
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