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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

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