Using a main dealer for servicing is almost a necessity with a new car, but as models age the tendency to move to cheaper independent garages increases.
It might come as a surprise that one in six owners of ten year old cars still uses a main dealer for servicing and maintenance then, despite the extra cost and the lack of manufacturer warranty protection.
What do you think would be the best way to make electric car batteries cheaper? Outsource production to China?
Self-driving cars are getting a lot of buzz, and a new survey suggests nine of 10 drivers would consider buying one — if it meant paying a lot less for auto insurance.
Wallet flushing – the practice of recommending unnecessary services in order to pad a customer’s bill – has long tarnished the reputation of the aftermarket industry.
Used car prices have hit their lowest levels in four years, says Edmunds.com, the resource for car shopping and automotive information. The data suggests that the used car market is finally softening after years of notoriously elevated prices.
