Motorists have put their support firmly behind keeping the first MoT test for cars at three years.
The Government has been told it has to make a trade deal with the European Union to avoid World Trade Organisation tariffs that could see an average £1,500 added to new car prices.
The UK new car market achieved a 12-year high in January, with a 2.9% uplift in registrations. Private registrations were up 5%.
A warning has been issued on the importance of the “right” trade deals post-Brexit to the future – and continued – success of UK car manufacturing.
UK car manufacturing output rose by a quarter in May, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
A new report into the UK aftermarket shows franchised dealers charge on average 65% more for parts than the independent sector, with the labour rate also much higher.
