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    On 3 December 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority extended their deadline on the pause for responding to complaints around motor finance commissions. The pause will now be in place until 31 May 2026. You can find the latest information on our website here:

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    UK car dealers confident about business prospects in 2018

    UK car dealers confident about business prospects in 2018

     Exclusive findings from Close Brothers Motor Finance’s Dealer Satisfaction Survey reveal that the majority of motor dealers (92%) are confident about business prospects in the market for 2018, up from 63% last year.

    15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

    UK drivers still not plugged in to electric car revolution

    UK drivers still not plugged in to electric car revolution

     UK drivers are still not sold on the idea of electric cars, according to new research released today. Despite the SMMT* reporting that electric cars are now at their highest ever market share, just 15% of drivers would consider bu

    15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

    Dealers still most trusted source for expert car advice

    Dealers still most trusted source for expert car advice

     Car dealers are still the first port of call for drivers wanting expert advice on their next vehicle, according to the Britain Under the Bonnet report produced by Close Brothers Motor Finance. Findings from the report* suggest tha

    15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read