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Cautious optimism as dealers hope for stability in 2020

Cautious optimism as dealers hope for stability in 2020

Exclusive findings from Close Brothers Motor Finance’s Dealer Satisfaction Survey reveal that most motor dealers (96%) are confident about business prospects in the market going into 2020, with almost six in 10 (58%) ‘very confide

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

A third of dealers believe 50% of cars will be ULEV by 2030

A third of dealers believe 50% of cars will be ULEV by 2030

A new survey of UK car dealers by Close Brothers Motor Finance has found that a third (34%) believe that half of cars will be ultra-low emission by 2030, meaning the Government’s ‘Road to Zero’ strategy will be successful. A quart

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

 Close Brothers Motor Finance gives the gift of time

Close Brothers Motor Finance gives the gift of time

Close Brothers Motor Finance employees volunteered an impressive 824 hours of their time for charity initiatives in October, the company’s volunteer month. This beat the record of 818 hours last year, which in turn far surpassed t

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Why we need to be wary of the electric car headlines

Why we need to be wary of the electric car headlines

The UK now has more electric car charging points than petrol stations, according to the media. With 9,300 EV charging locations outnumbering the 8,400 fuel stations in the UK, it’s no surprise this caught the eye of the press.

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read