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Third of drivers would sell car due to £500 cost of living surge

6 December 2022

A £500 increase in the cost of living for 34% of drivers would force them to sell their car, a recent survey has found, with… Read More

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Cost of living crisis: Motorists to skip servicing?

2 December 2022

32% of drivers are either likely or very likely to delay or entirely skip having their vehicle serviced in the next 12 months as a… Read More

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Cost of energy: IGA launches Workshop utilities Healthcheck

27 October 2022

The IGA is launching a new service to help members assess and reduce their energy costs.The Workshop Utilities Healthcheck is an audit carried out to… Read More

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EV charging costs up 42% since May

26 September 2022

The cost of charging an EV at a public charge point has increased by 42% since May, putting the cost of running an EV on… Read More

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Cost of running EV leads to increase in GAP and warranty cover

8 July 2022

Demand for GAP insurance and extended warranties for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) such as EVs is increasing every year, a study has found.Intelligent Motoring, which… Read More

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EV interest surges as fuel prices hit new highs

4 July 2022

With the costs of filling the fuel tank of an average family car with 55 litres of petrol exceeding more than £100 for the first… Read More

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£90m automotive cost increases lead to call for urgent action

28 June 2022

UK automotive firms are facing a £90m increase in the cost of energy bills this year, new research from the SMMT has found, and with… Read More

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Get smart: EV drivers need to charge off-peak

31 May 2022

46% of EV drivers are not using cheaper, off-peak charging, according to a recent survey, potentially negating the cost savings offered by electric vehicle technology.With… Read More

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Cost of living crisis impacting on driver habits, survey finds

4 May 2022

69% motorists have changed their motoring activities since the start of 2022 due to the cost of living crisis, a survey from Kwik Fit has… Read More

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Car servicing to take a hit due to cost of living crisis?

6 April 2022

Motorists could be looking to save money in the face of the cost of living crisis by cutting back on essential vehicle maintenance and repairs,… Read More