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    Three in four drivers worried about global events impacting car costs
    02 July 2025 ● Insights ● 2 minute read
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    Potholes are costing Brits more than £5billion
    02 June 2025 ● Consumer research ● 2 minute read
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    Motor dealers report rising concerns over fraud
    28 May 2025 ● Insights ● 3 minute read
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    Car confessions: Motorists admit to fuelish mistakes
    13 May 2025 ● Consumer research ● 4 minute read
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    Dealer doubts over the 2030 petrol and diesel ban despite Government's accelerated timeline
    31 March 2025 ● Forecourt Foresight ● 3 minute read

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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