The Retail Motor Industry Federation has called on all it's members to sign up to the Motor Industry Code of practice (for service and repair). Currently take up is strong within dealer networks, but much lower in the independent sector.
Currently Government bodies are looking to the code as a yard stick for the success of self-regulation within the industry. So the RMIF is recommending that all it’s members sign-up to ensure the future protection of the retail motor industry.
It’s hoped that the code will become the standard for visibility and public consumer confidence in the Trade. As a professional it is also important to have the right motor trade insurance cover for your business, a Motor Trade policy from iQuote Insurance; will ensure you get the right cover at the right price.
Wednesday 25 February 2009
Friday 20 February 2009
Ford Transit is the best British Van
In a recent survey from UK van fleet operators, the stalwart of the commercial sector - The Ford Transit won the honour of the most reliable van for the second consecutive year.
A reliable van spends more time on the road and costs less to run. You can make even further savings by getting transit van insurance with iQuote Insurance, which could save you up to 40% off your current premium.
Other well known brands to make the top 5 for reliability were: Mercedes-Benz, Vauxhall & Volkswagen. Ford took both the top 2 spots for van reliability with the Transit and Transit Connect dominating the honours. So for a reliable van you need a Ford Transit and for Cheap Van Insurance come to iQuote Insurance.
A reliable van spends more time on the road and costs less to run. You can make even further savings by getting transit van insurance with iQuote Insurance, which could save you up to 40% off your current premium.
Other well known brands to make the top 5 for reliability were: Mercedes-Benz, Vauxhall & Volkswagen. Ford took both the top 2 spots for van reliability with the Transit and Transit Connect dominating the honours. So for a reliable van you need a Ford Transit and for Cheap Van Insurance come to iQuote Insurance.
Tuesday 17 February 2009
More red tape for Taxi Drivers
Local councils are considering imposing further legislation on Taxi Drivers, this is designed to crack down on rogue operators. This will have an undoubted impact on the running costs of both private hire and public hire operators. To help combat the increased costs cheap taxi insurance is available to assist in these tough economic times.
However even stricter regulation is unwelcome in a climate of the credit crunch a downturn in business and having to potentially pay for the privilege of these additional regulatory checks. Local government is proposing these checks will be completed every six months on vehicles of three years old or more.
Whilst the council's intentions are to improve overall safety, most taxi drivers are resentful that the large majority will be penalised for a small minority that disregard the rules.
However even stricter regulation is unwelcome in a climate of the credit crunch a downturn in business and having to potentially pay for the privilege of these additional regulatory checks. Local government is proposing these checks will be completed every six months on vehicles of three years old or more.
Whilst the council's intentions are to improve overall safety, most taxi drivers are resentful that the large majority will be penalised for a small minority that disregard the rules.
Monday 16 February 2009
Dramatic slump in new car sales
The level of registered new car in the UK fell by almost 30% in January 2009, this is a reflection of the lack of consumer credit and poor economic conditions. Hardest hit has been the luxury end of the market, with the reduced number of buyers left in the market looking for more modest vehicles.
Many European car makers have either cut or completely suspended production to help ease the backlog of new vehicles waiting to come on to the market. January's figures mark the ninth successive fall in new car registrations.
In these tough economic times, there are signs of a modest uplift in the second hand car market; a much needed boost for Motor Traders. At iQuote Insurance we would also like to help hard pressed traders, if you take out a Motor Trade policy with us during February, you can save up to 20% off your renewal premium!
Many European car makers have either cut or completely suspended production to help ease the backlog of new vehicles waiting to come on to the market. January's figures mark the ninth successive fall in new car registrations.
In these tough economic times, there are signs of a modest uplift in the second hand car market; a much needed boost for Motor Traders. At iQuote Insurance we would also like to help hard pressed traders, if you take out a Motor Trade policy with us during February, you can save up to 20% off your renewal premium!
Friday 13 February 2009
Sat Nav's cause accidents
In a survey by a leading UK insurer, Sat Nav systems have been a contributory factor in thousands of accidents in recent years. The survey also uncovered that over 1 million drivers admitted that they had made sudden and in some cases dangerous manoeuvres following an instruction from their system.
Many drivers rely on these devices, with a particularly high usage level amongst couriers. It is recommended that users of these devices are not lulled into following the devices ‘Parrot fashion’ and being led into potentially dangerous situations.
If you are a Courier and have been unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident - we can get you cheap Courier Insurance, visit iQuote today.
Many drivers rely on these devices, with a particularly high usage level amongst couriers. It is recommended that users of these devices are not lulled into following the devices ‘Parrot fashion’ and being led into potentially dangerous situations.
If you are a Courier and have been unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident - we can get you cheap Courier Insurance, visit iQuote today.
Black Cabs to 'Go Green'
The Chinese co-owners of the firm which makes over half of London's taxis has been in talks with UK officials about replacing the current cabs with electric taxis.
For most automotive company's this is part of the ongoing strategy to cut emissions and deliver vehicles which are cheap to run and environmentally friendly. Although the purchase price of the cabs is likely to be higher than the current vehicles, running costs would be substantially lower.
The company whose share price was hit when a crop of their current TX4 vehicles was recently removed from service after engine fires, saw increases after the announcement. In addition to saving on vehicle running costs, you could also reduce your taxi insurance costs by visiting iQuote Insurance online today.
For most automotive company's this is part of the ongoing strategy to cut emissions and deliver vehicles which are cheap to run and environmentally friendly. Although the purchase price of the cabs is likely to be higher than the current vehicles, running costs would be substantially lower.
The company whose share price was hit when a crop of their current TX4 vehicles was recently removed from service after engine fires, saw increases after the announcement. In addition to saving on vehicle running costs, you could also reduce your taxi insurance costs by visiting iQuote Insurance online today.
Car sales in free fall
Despite the recent cut in VAT, car sales in the UK are still falling through the floor. The level of VAT has been reduced new car sales are falling much faster. In the worst situation of Motor Traders in the UK for Motor Traders in a generation, the situation is become desperate.
However there is some hope for Motor Traders with the price of luxury second hand cars falling at a dramatic rate, there are buyers who have the money to capitalise on falling prices - picking up quality cars at cheap prices.
To help dealers in these tough economic times, you can also save money on your Motor Trade insurance with iQuote Insurance. They will save you up to 40% on your current Motor Trade policy.
However there is some hope for Motor Traders with the price of luxury second hand cars falling at a dramatic rate, there are buyers who have the money to capitalise on falling prices - picking up quality cars at cheap prices.
To help dealers in these tough economic times, you can also save money on your Motor Trade insurance with iQuote Insurance. They will save you up to 40% on your current Motor Trade policy.
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