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    Close Brothers Motor Finance raises over £2,700 for BEN

    Close Brothers Motor Finance raises over £2,700 for BEN

    We've raised £2,706 for BEN by participating in the 16th annual ‘Bangers4BEN’ rally. The funds, boosted by matched donations from Close Brothers, will help BEN continue supporting people in need across the automotive industry.

    24 November 2025 ● Bangers4Ben ● 2 minute read
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    Nation of subscribers drive the rise in car finance

    Nation of subscribers drive the rise in car finance

     Paying up front for a new vehicle has continued to slow down, according to research from the Britain Under the Bonnet report from Close Brothers Motor Finance. Just under half (49%) of car buyers intend on paying upfront for their

    16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

    We won the 2020 Finance Provider of the Year (Prime) Award!

    We won the 2020 Finance Provider of the Year (Prime) Award!

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    16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

    Young drivers supportive of low emission zones in their city

    Young drivers supportive of low emission zones in their city

     Drivers are divided over the impact of introducing low and ultra-low emission zones in their nearby city, according to new research from The Britain Under the Bonnet report by Close Brothers Motor Finance.

    16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

    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