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Nearly half of UK drivers rethink EV plans
Our latest consumer research reveals that nearly half of UK drivers say EV tax has influenced their decision, with 22% dropping plans for a new EV and 24% now considering a used one.
14 October 2025 ● Consumer research ● 3 minute read
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Dealer doubts over the 2030 petrol and diesel ban despite Government's accelerated timeline
New Forecourt Foresight research from Close Brothers Motor Finance found that most dealers remain sceptical that the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles will go ahead in 2030.31 March 2025 Forecourt Foresight 3 minute read
Insurance hikes overtake fuel prices as leading concern for motorists in 2025
Our latest research revealed that over a third of consumers are concerned about car insurance hikes25 February 2025 Consumer research 5 minute read
Key things to check when buying a second-hand car
The top five things for consumers to consider before purchasing a second-hand car.25 February 2025 Consumer research 3 minute read
One in three drivers fail to check if a second-hand car has been in a prior accident
Our latest consumer research found that one in three drivers fail to check if a second-hand car has been in a prior accident.30 January 2025 Consumer research 4 minute read
Close Brothers Motor Finance raise £6,529 for Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas appeal
We raised £6,529 over Christmas last year for Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas campaign – the largest toy appeal in the UK!20 January 2025 Mission Christmas 2 minute read
National Pothole Day - quarter of motorists concerned by potholes in 2025
More than a quarter of drivers (27%) say they’re concerned by potholes damaging their vehicle in the next 12 months. That's according to our latest research which comes on National Pothole Day.15 January 2025 Consumer research 3 minute read
Most financed cars of 2024
As we kick off the new year, we look back on the most popular cars to finance in 2024.02 January 2025 Insight 5 minute read
Close Brothers Motor Finance raises over £4,500 for BEN
We raised over £4,500 for the automotive charity, BEN, by taking part in the ‘Bangers4Ben’ car rally in October last year.02 January 2025 Fundraising 3 minute read
Not driving home for Christmas: EV drivers fear battery range and charging point infrastructure
One in six EV drivers say the range on their vehicle is shorter than they expected and the same number say it’s difficult finding working charging points, that's according to our latest consumer research.17 December 2024 EVs 2 minute read