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8th May 2024

Motor finance payout times reduced by 30% at Startline thanks to new technology

Payout times for motor finance have been reduced by 30% following the introduction of a new business portal at Startline Motor Finance.

7th May 2024

Almost half of dealers build “haggle margin” into used car price, new research show

Almost half of dealers (47%) build a small “haggle margin” into the price of their used cars, new research shows.

17th Apr 2024

72% of dealers believe trend is developing against agency model

Almost three-quarters of dealers (72%) believe that there is a trend developing against manufacturer agency models, new research shows.

10th Apr 2024

Six out of 10 back charging 4x4 drivers more for city parking

Six out of 10 people believe that drivers of 4x4s and other large cars should pay more to park in city centres, according to new research.

25th Mar 2024

Four out of 10 used car dealers have trained staff to sell EVs

More than four out of 10 used car dealers (43%) have undertaken formal training to show staff how to sell electric vehicles (EVs), new research shows.

18th Mar 2024

Cheaper petrol and fewer potholes head up motorists’ demands for new government

Fairer petrol and diesel pricing (68%) and fewer potholes (66%) are the two areas where motorists most want to see action from 2024’s new government, according to new research.