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Fuel Duty and road quality top drivers’ concerns heading into the Autumn Budget
Our latest consumer research reveals motorists’ priorities for the Autumn Budget, from fuel duty and road repairs to vehicle running costs and support for electric vehicles.
02 November 2026 ● Consumer research ● 3 minute read
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Close Brothers Motor Finance raises over £14,000 for charity
Following this year's Charity Week, we raised over £14,000 for two charities close to our heart!23 June 2025 Charity Week 2 minute read
Potholes are costing Brits more than £5billion
Our latest research shows 36% of motorists have had car damage from potholes, costing Brits billions.02 June 2025 Consumer research 2 minute read
Motor dealers report rising concerns over fraud
Motor dealers are reporting rising levels of fraud and attempted fraud, according to new Forecourt Foresight research from Close Brothers Motor Finance.28 May 2025 Insights 3 minute read
Car confessions: Motorists admit to fuelish mistakes
One in three (32%) motorists have forgotten to lock their vehicles, a quarter (25%) have left something on top of their car13 May 2025 Consumer research 4 minute read
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