Road Revolution as London Ban Petrol and Diesel Cars THIS YEAR
If motorists believed that the implementation of The Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) and the Clear Air Zone (CAZ) wouldn’t cause a diversion in their journeys, the City of London have gone one step further with a trial that bans petrol and diesel cars, a shakeup that could leave many with nowhere to turn. The City of Continue Reading…
What are the MOT changes for classic cars?
In 2018, the government is changing the MOT test criteria, exempting Vehicles of Historical Interest (VHI) above 40 years old. Hundreds of thousands of vintage and classic cars will no longer need to be tested on a compulsory basis. Though this is good news for classic car owners, we analyse the threat the changes poise Continue Reading…
Used car sales numbers down in Q2
After a record 2016, the used car market has seen a small decline in the demand (-0.7%) in the second quarter of 2017, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It is hoped that the negative growth figures are not a sign of consumer demand slowing as the actual implications of Brexit Continue Reading…
F1 Tech – From race cars to road vehicles
The new F1 season is underway and I’m very pleased to say that at the time of writing Britain’s Lewis Hamilton is in contention for another driver’s title. The Constructors Championship should be just as hard fought. With that in mind I thought I’d take a look at how technology developed in Formula 1 and Continue Reading…
Used Car Conundrum – Finance & PCPs in 2016
Glass’s predictions for car dealers for the year ahead.
Used Car Awards – through Plan's eyes.
Who won this year’s prestigious titles? See our photos & read the winning titles list here
Used Car Awards – through Plan’s eyes.
Who won this year’s prestigious titles? See our photos & read the winning titles list here
Why Car Dealers Face Plummeting Vehicle Values?
Car dealers are grappling with the challenge of depreciating vehicle values. Valuers at Cap HPI pointed to a drop of 4.2% in November. Various underlying factors are contributing to this trend. We take a close look to shed light on the issue. If your business buys, sells, repairs or modifies vehicles then Plan Insurance Brokers Continue Reading…
What’s the Outlook for Car Dealers in 2023
The experts are pretty much all in agreement that a recession is looming. Yet the noises coming out of the motor trade industry appear relatively positive. We delve into what the future might hold for car dealers in the coming months. Car Sales Grow in November Despite that bleak outlook, car dealers contributed significantly to Continue Reading…
Cazoo Reports Trebling Losses of More Than £329m
Senior leaders say that the business plans to break even by December 2023 despite reporting spiraling losses. So what’s the future for the used car innovator Cazoo? Is The Disruptive Approach to Buying Used Cars Flawed? Companies House has publicly-listed records of every business in the UK, including details of yearly profits and losses. Started Continue Reading…