All articles by Jonathan Minter

Jonathan Minter

Jonathan is the editor of Motor Finance magazine. You can reach him at jonathan.minter@verdict.co.uk

Used car prices reach record heights – BCA

The average price of a used car at auction rose 4.7% year-on-year to an annual record £6,199 in 2012, according to figures released by British Car Auctions.

FSA unlikely to agree April 2014 PPI deadline

The FSA has said it will look at the needs of the consumer when considering an April 2014 deadline for people to lodge PPI mis-selling complaints, as proposed by the BBA.

HPI announces new management team

Vehicle information body HPI has appointed a new management team for 2013.

Allianz roadside assistance deal with Mazda

Allianz Global Assistance has secured an agreement with Mazda Motors UK to provide European roadside assistance for three years on all new Mazda car sales from 1 March 2013.

Minority want speed limit up – Car Loan 4U

Just 31% of motorists believe the Government should increase the national speed limit from 70mph to 80mph, according to a survey of 1,172 consumers by online car finance broker Car Loan 4U.

Shoosmiths nominated for customer award

The Recoveries Services Group of retail and asset finance legal services provider Shoosmiths’ has become a finalist in the Institute of Customer Service UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2013.

Kia raises Q1 2013 finance offers

Kia has extended its range of Access PCP deals in Q1 2013, as well as money off the retail price of the Picanto, Rio and other models.

Peugeot adds 208 to ‘Just Add Fuel’ range

Peugeot’s latest 208 model, the VTi 1.0 litre, will be made available on the company’s self-contained insurance and servicing package ‘Just Add Fuel’.

Used 4×4 prices climb to nearly £15,000

Vehicle auctioneers British Car Auctions has released its latest data on used 4×4 sales for Q4 2012, which show that average prices rose by almost £2,000 compared to Q3.

Honda begins New Year with new bike deals

Honda has extended several of its existing finance offers, and added others, across a range of its motorcycles and scooters, available until 31 March 2013.