Daily Motor News – Wednesday 02 April 2025

Motor, buildings and travel insurance dominate complaints in latest ombudsman data

New analysis from market intelligence firm Insurance DataLab has revealed that five business lines account for nearly 70% of all general insurance complaints referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) over the final quarter of 2024 – with motor insurance alone responsible for almost a third of all cases. Read more

Motor finance compensation ruling ‘goes too far’, says City regulator

A court of appeal ruling that has left lenders fearing PPI-level compensation bills over the motor finance commission scandal “goes too far”, the City regulator said on Tuesday. Read more

Fraudulent motorcycle claims on the rise

High frequency fraudulent motorcycle claims in London have been widely reported in both the industry and national press, and in February 2025 a surge in litigated claims was experienced by many insurers. CSG have achieved a significant degree of success in defeating these claims, securing notable fundamental dishonesty findings, costs awards and non-party costs orders for our clients. Read more

Carpenters Group Partners with Exchange Chambers for Exclusive Mock Trial Event

Carpenters Group recently partnered with Exchange Chambers to host an exclusive Mock Trial event at The Racquet Club in Liverpool on 25^th March. Organised at our request, this unique event was designed to provide legal professionals with a real-life simulation of a personal injury trial, enhancing their understanding of the process and giving them valuable insights into courtroom procedures. Read more

Mobility conference set to help shape sector

Leading claims professionals, mobility providers, and insurers are set to gather on 16 October at the Mobility in Insurance Conference 2025, hosted by ILC at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon. 

In a ‘first-of-its-kind’ event, ILC – in association with The CHO – is convening stakeholders across the motor claims supply chain to tackle challenges facing the mobility sector – ranging from regulatory reform and rising customer expectations to the evolving General Terms Agreement (GTA). Read more

EV drivers now clocking more miles than petrol car owners, Solera cap hpi reveals

Motorists in the UK are now driving further in electric vehicles (EVs) than in petrol-powered models, according to new data from Solera cap hpi, a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management. Read more

How new car tax changes affect YOU? Major warning for drivers as many will be clobbered by VED increases from 1 April 2025

The cost of car tax will rise dramatically for many drivers from 1 April 2025 in the biggest shake up to Vehicle Excise Duty in almost a decade.

Among the most significant changes includes the doubling of first-year VED rates for petrol, diesel and hybrid models that is set to hammer the pockets of new car buyers. Read more

Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2025 now open for applications!

The European Road Safety Charter, the largest civil society platform dedicated to road safety and led by the European Commission, has officially opened applications for the 2025 Excellence in Road Safety Awards. These prestigious awards recognise outstanding contributions from organisations, authorities, and companies within the Charter community that make Europe’s roads safer. Read more

Copart expands vehicle storage capacity with major Peterlee site upgrade 

Copart UK, a global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling, has announced a significant expansion of its Peterlee Operation Centre in County Durham, boosting its vehicle storage capacity to meet growing customer demand across the northeast of England. Read more

Steer acquires React Accident Repair Group

Steer Automotive Group has announced the strategic acquisition of React Accident Repair Group Ltd, which operates two established sites: The Paint & Bodyshop Hull and React Accident Repair Scunthorpe. Read more

Camelot joins ILC as Partner 

Independent consultancy network, Camelot has joined ILC as a Partner. 

With over 500 industry connections, more than 150 expert members, and 32 corporate members Camelot understands the unique challenges faced by the insurance sector. It has specifically designed its services to meet individual needs and empower businesses and individuals to navigate the ever-changing insurance landscape with confidence. Read more

ARC360 conference continues to bolster agenda with key influencers

The ARC360 Conference 2025 continues to gather momentum with the addition of three more influential voices to its growing speaker line-up.

Set to take place on Thursday 22 May 2025 at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, this year’s event promises to be one of the most dynamic and insightful gatherings the automotive incident repair sector has seen. Read more

Ant Yates has started a new position as Equipment Sales Specialist at A1 ADAS Solutions.