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Squeezed motorists cut corners on safety as car ownership costs soar

Our latest consumer research shows that rising motoring costs are forcing millions of UK drivers to make difficult decisions, with some taking potentially dangerous risks when it comes to maintaining their vehicles.

03 September 2026 ● Consumer research ● 3 minute read

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Brits under pressure: Fuel costs drive anxiety, cutbacks and fewer journeys

Our latest consumer research shows the fuel crisis is still squeezing household budgets, with 42% of Brits worried about rising costs and 12% already cutting back on other spending to afford fuel.

07 April 2026 Consumer research 3 minute read

Motorists managing money - how drivers are trying to combat the rising cost of motoring

With car ownership costs at record highs, many drivers are taking extra steps to reduce their expenses. Our latest research highlights the lengths motorists are going to in order to save money on the roads.

04 March 2026 Consumer research 3 minute read

One in three drivers worried about fuel prices rising despite new Fuel Finder rules

According to our latest research, drivers are most concerned about rising fuel costs, as well as increasing insurance premiums and poor road conditions — worries that are likely to intensify as families travel more over half‑term.

16 February 2026 Consumer research 3 minute read

Most financed motorcycles of 2025

As we kick start 2026, we look back on the most popular bikes to finance in 2025.

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The Digital Shift: Two-Thirds of UK Motorists Now Use AI to Navigate Car Buying

Motorists are increasingly turning to AI for car‑buying research, using it to compare models, check reviews, and estimate costs. Even so, dealers remain vital for expert advice and finance guidance that AI can’t yet replicate.

23 January 2026 Consumer research 3 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance raise £7,149 for Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas appeal

Last year, our colleagues and dealer partners supported Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas campaign, helping bring joy to disadvantaged children and young people by ensuring they woke up to gifts under the tree on Christmas Day!

12 January 2026 Mission Christmas 2 minute read

EV Adoption: Are dealers ready?

With the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars approaching for UK drivers, our latest research found that 70% of independent dealerships are not currently selling electric vehicles (EVs).

02 January 2026 Forecourt Foresight 5 minute read