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Electric vehicles charge on

Electric vehicles charge on

A third (32%) of UK drivers are planning to buy an alternative fuelled vehicle (AFV) as their next car purchase, according to the Britain Under the Bonnet report from Close Brothers Motor Finance.

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Seven ways to manage your money and prepare for the future

Seven ways to manage your money and prepare for the future

COVID-19 changed most people’s financial situation in one way or another. And for some, times are particularly challenging right now. It can be hard to understand how your money has been affected and what options are available so

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

As forecourts open, dealer advice is critical to supporting buyers

As forecourts open, dealer advice is critical to supporting buyers

As car dealerships re-open following the UK lockdown, a swathe of pent-up demand for cars is being released. New research from the upcoming Britain Under the Bonnet report from Close Brothers Motor Finance reveals that would-be bu

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Dealers confident for the year ahead as Brexit worries dwindle

Dealers confident for the year ahead as Brexit worries dwindle

New research from Close Brothers Motor Finance reveals that nearly all UK car dealers (98%) are confident about the business outlook for their dealership, whilst almost two thirds (63%) are ‘very confident’.

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Top tips for buying a car in 2020

Top tips for buying a car in 2020

With the new decade drawing in, for many it’s the time to consider an upgrade for their current car. Finding and saving up to buy your dream car can be a challenge, so Seán Kemple, Director of Sales at Close Brothers Motor Finance

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read