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Production falls by 20.6% in September amid shift to zero-emission models
Car manufactured in the UK suffered a significant decline of 20.6% in September, with 70,039 units rolling off production lines, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Financial Ombudsman reports 40% surge in complaints in 2024
The Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed a significant 40% year-on-year increase in consumer complaints during the first half of 2024, with a total of 133,019 complaints lodged before July, up from 93,114 in the same period of 2023.
WSG reveals £5,000 EV warranty claim as repairs outpace petrol and diesel
New research from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) highlights the rising cost of electric vehicle (EV) repairs, revealing that the largest EV warranty claim made between 2023 and 2024 was a £5,000 replacement transfer box and electric drive for an Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro.