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The latest news from Close Brothers Motor Finance and the financial world, plus helpful guides for our customers and clients.

Driven to distraction - drivers increasingly being put off by car tech

According to our latest consumer research, only 21% of drivers use all the tech in their car.

01 August 2025 ● Consumer research ● 2 minute read

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Three in four drivers worried about global events impacting car costs

02 July 2025 ● Insights ● 2 minute read

Potholes are costing Brits more than £5billion

02 June 2025 ● Consumer research ● 2 minute read

Motor dealers report rising concerns over fraud

28 May 2025 ● Insights ● 3 minute read

Car confessions: Motorists admit to fuelish mistakes

13 May 2025 ● Consumer research ● 4 minute read

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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Close Brothers Motor Finance crowns its 2024 Inspiring Woman of the Year

This year’s edition of our Inspiring Woman of Motor awards received hundreds of nominations for over 50 female colleagues - the most nominations ever received. Adele Heatlie, our Vendor Manager, was crowned the winner!

17 April 2024 International Women's Day 2 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance launches remote ID checks

We've incorporated remote identity checks into finance applications, creating a more efficient process for customers, partners and colleagues.

15 April 2024 News 2 minute read

The delayed 2030 ban allows for infrastructure expansion and charging points, say drivers

Our new research found that almost a third (30%) of motorists feel that the delay to the new petrol and diesel vehicle ban will allow for more time for an expansion in electric vehicle infrastructure and improvement in technology.

25 March 2024 Consumer research 5 minute read

More than half of motorists concerned by rising fuel prices

One in two drivers say that rising fuel prices is the biggest challenge in the next 12 months, according to our new research.

21 February 2024 Consumer research 5 minute read

Driving into 2024: Half of motorists concerned by rising fuel prices

Rising fuel prices are the biggest challenge in the next 12 months, say one-in-two drivers following our latest consumer research.

07 February 2024 Consumer research 2 minute read

Three in five drivers say car ownership is becoming unaffordable

The cost of running a car is becoming unaffordable, according to our latest research.

05 February 2024 Consumer research 5 minute read

One in four drivers to switch to hybrid as their next vehicle purchase

More than half of motorists plan on purchasing a vehicle this year, and more than a quarter will buy a hybrid vehicle, according to our latest research.

01 February 2024 Consumer research 3 minute read

Motor Dealers still looking to invest despite rising costs

Despite economic uncertainty, motor dealers are still looking to invest in their forecourts this year, that's according to our latest Forecourt Foresight research.

29 January 2024 Forecourt Foresight 5 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance raise £5,601 for charity Mission Christmas appeal

We've raised just over £5.5K for underprivileged children over Christmas, as part of Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas – the largest toy appeal in the UK!

08 January 2024 Mission Christmas 2 minute read