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    The Supreme Court has handed down its judgment in relation to the appeal regarding the motor finance commissions arrangements. Close Brothers is considering the judgment – any updates will be made available on our website. We continue to operate as normal and understand the importance of keeping our customers informed.

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    EV adoption held back by cost-of-living crisis
    23 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read
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    Car-buyers still try before they buy, but a hybrid approach is key
    23 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read
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    Cost of driving tops the list of customer concerns, say dealers
    21 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read
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    Close Brothers Motor Finance raises £35k for charity
    08 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read
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    Top cars and car-buying trends of 2021
    18 May 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 5 minute read

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    How car dealers can prepare for the green industrial revolution

    How car dealers can prepare for the green industrial revolution

     There are few businesses who have been left unscathed by the impact of Covid-19 this year. For car dealers, it’s been no easy ride since the first national lockdown was introduced back in March. Many had to rapidly adapt their dig

    16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

    Car dealers adapting to curb the impact of Covid-19

    Car dealers adapting to curb the impact of Covid-19

     Car dealers have had to take a number of different measures to balance out the financial impact of Covid-19, according to new research from Close Brothers Motor Finance.

    16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

    Nation of subscribers drive the rise in car finance

    Nation of subscribers drive the rise in car finance

     Paying up front for a new vehicle has continued to slow down, according to research from the Britain Under the Bonnet report from Close Brothers Motor Finance. Just under half (49%) of car buyers intend on paying upfront for their

    16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

    We won the 2020 Finance Provider of the Year (Prime) Award!

    We won the 2020 Finance Provider of the Year (Prime) Award!

     On Wednesday 30 September, this year’s Car Dealer Power Awards with Car Dealer Magazine, took place virtually in an online ceremony. These awards are the only awards in the industry voted for by motor dealers, and they provide dea

    16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

    Young drivers supportive of low emission zones in their city

    Young drivers supportive of low emission zones in their city

     Drivers are divided over the impact of introducing low and ultra-low emission zones in their nearby city, according to new research from The Britain Under the Bonnet report by Close Brothers Motor Finance.

    16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read