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As the UK takes to the roads over the festive period, VWFS reminds drivers to check they’re prepared for any potential car troubles on the way

New data from VWFS has revealed that 71% of drivers would make the critical mistake of taking their pet out of the car in a motorway breakdown situation. 

Staycations are here to stay, with 1 in 4 Brits planning an extended road trip this summer. VWFS shares its top tips to stay safe on the roads.  

One third of drivers have admitted to skipping an essential service on their car due to the cost of living crisis. 

London tops the leaderboard on electric vehicle charging point rollout in the UK, according to the latest data from VWFS. 

This fourth tracker report uses the latest data from reputable sources and exclusively commissioned consumer research to analyse how EV adoption is progressing.

The North East leads the charge on public EV charging infrastructure at 5.4 units per 100,000 people, overtaking London, which now stands at 5.1 units per 100,000.

Research tells us that younger consumers are drawn to the convenience of subscription services and find the no-strings-attached nature of this set-up appealing.

As a ‘big ticket’ item, the purchase of a new vehicle is arguably more susceptible than most to the impact of economic downturns and failing confidence among individual consumers.

Drivers across the UK face fines of up to £1,000 for failing to carry out a simple task in adverse weather.

This third tracker report uses the latest data from reputable sources and exclusively commissioned consumer research to analyse how EV adoption is progressing.

Volkswagen Financial Services UK’s Rent-a-Car service has received the green light from customers as it notched its 2,000th Trustpilot review – whilst maintaining an industry leading 4.9-star rating.

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) is forecasting it will activate 810,000 ‘inflation-proof’ service plans this year as it helps customers tackle affordability issues in the current economic climate.

Millennial drivers keep their cars cleaner than any other generation of motorists, new research from a leading car finance company has revealed. 

The UK must not leave rural communities behind as it transitions to mainstream adoption of electric vehicles, according to one electromobility expert.

As we see the beginning of the new university academic year, we also see the migration of more than half a million students heading to campuses across the UK.

The current economic climate has tightened many people’s budgets, and our latest study has revealed the stark reality of Britain’s cost of living crisis.

Drivers learning in automatic EVs will soon be the norm, says Volkswagen Financial Services UK’s EV consultant.

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has been shortlisted as one of the best places to work in the UK.

Electric vehicles can cost around a quarter of the price to run as petrol and diesel cars, according to one of the UK’s leading car finance companies.

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) is driving the nation’s renaissance with older vehicles after announcing it has financed a record 100,000 used cars so far this year.

This second tracker report uses the latest data from reputable sources and exclusively commissioned consumer research to analyse how EV adoption is progressing.

If we are to achieve mainstream adoption of electric cars in this country – and hit the Government’s decarbonisation targets – we need to redirect more attention to the development of the Used EV market.

One of the main barriers to owning an electric car might be caused by a modern obsession with needing fully charged personal devices, according to new research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK.

The creation of a robust, reliable, and fit for purpose public charging infrastructure that enjoys the full confidence of EV drivers is central to mainstream adoption of electric cars.

The UK is currently AHEAD of the required adoption curve to meet the Government’s 2032 EV target, according to the latest available DfT statistics included in Volkswagen Financial Services UK’s first EV tracking report.

CUPRA and Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has launched a pilot subscription service for the arrival of the award-winning, all-electric CUPRA Born in the UK.

Due to its importance to both the automotive sector and society’s wider sustainable aspirations, Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has instigated a new report to track progress of EV adoption against the targets which have been clearly identified by policy makers.

Demand for rental vehicles more than doubled ahead of the Easter weekend as widespread travel disruption wreaked havoc with people’s holiday plans.

New research by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) shows that demand for eco-friendly super cars has surged since the pandemic.

A significant number of Brits have put the brakes on driving to work – potentially for good – as new research reveals the pandemic has drastically altered the nation’s commuting routines.

British drivers get better with age, according to new research out today from one of the UK’s leading car finance companies. 

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has given the green light to a variety of spring deals on Service Plans, including the newest aftercare package: All-in.

In light of the news that energy costs are on the rise, and causing concern across the nation, it seems to have created a lingering doubt for motorists who either own or are looking to buy an electric vehicle.

Volkswagen Financial Services UK is reminding drivers to avoid behaviours that breach the Highway Code, especially as research shows that 24% of Brits are planning a domestic road trip this spring.

The UK’s journey to mainstream adoption of electric cars is accelerating fast, with annual EV sales almost tripling according to new data released by one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

With the used car market in overdrive and growing caution amongst buyers to get a suitable car at the right price, Volkswagen Financial Services UK has compiled ten top tips for people considering buying a used car.

Using Volkswagen’s Cost of Ownership tool, Volkswagen Financial Services UK has calculated the monthly cost of ownership for many electric vehicles is considerably cheaper than comparable petrol or diesel cars.

New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) shows that more Brits are staycationing in the UK this winter (13%) as opposed to travelling overseas for a holiday (9%).

The pandemic has accelerated Britain’s journey to greener living, according to new research out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

Volkswagen Financial Services UK predicts an incredibly busy Christmas period in the car rental market as new figures from its Rent-a-Car service show demand has sky-rocketed since last year.

One in ten families have given up their second car since March 2020, despite additional finance pressures during lockdown and a sharp decline in miles travelled, a Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) study has found.

As nationwide lockdowns forced millions to stay at home and a subsequent global shortage of semiconductors disrupted manufacturing supply chains, many businesses used this unique period to plan changes to their fleet.

According to new research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS), most Brits use their car as a rolling music studio as it’s revealed that 64% of the population belt out their favourite songs whilst behind the wheel.

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has given the green light to a variety of Black Friday deals on Service Plans, including the newest aftercare package: All-in.

A study by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) showed that more than a third (35%) of people surveyed are now more likely to buy an electric vehicle when they choose their next car as a result of the fuel crisis.

Bigger cars have become more popular in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies can reveal.

As all businesses have had to plan and implement new processes to react to unprecedented times, we too have continued in our commitment to evolve our support for customers, brands and retailers with fresh thinking, product innovation and an understanding of the challenges and issues each are facing.

New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) can reveal that Crawley in West Sussex has seen more used cars financed in 2021 than any other town or city in the UK.

CEO Mike Todd discusses research showing that it’s still cheaper to run an electric car compared to a combustion car, even as electricity prices appear to have risen faster than petrol, diesel and LPG over the past 18 months.

Millennials are keen to adopt a modern way of accessing cars that sees users subscribe to a vehicle rather than own one outright.

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has launched an exciting Try Before You Buy pilot via its Rent-a-Car platform for people who are considering making the switch to an electric vehicle.

Technology is revolutionising many aspects of modern life but Brits are reluctant to relinquish driving duties, with almost half of us saying we’d prefer to drive ourselves rather than rely on self-driving technology.

To mark World EV Day, Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has released data from its online EV-4-Me quiz, which shows that electric vehicles can cost around half as much to run as petrol and diesel cars.

New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK can reveal that almost half of Brits (49%) have become more interested in staycations and road trips as a result of the pandemic.

The popularity of electric vehicles is surging in 2021 as consumers become more environmentally conscious, according to new data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

Mobile phones are the nation’s number one device when it comes to finding a new car, according to data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

Customers wanting to drive a Volkswagen or SEAT on Personal Contract Hire (PCH) can apply for Finance and Credit Check for available stock vehicles, from any device, anywhere, using VWFS DRIVE.

New research from VWFS can reveal that eight in ten (80%) Brits believe it’s important that people switch to an electric vehicle by 2031.

Van rentals have surged in popularity to meet changing demands caused by lockdown, according to new data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

VWFS has found that car sales on VWFS DRIVE, the leading finance provider’s online leasing platform, have seen sizeable month-on-month growth this year.

Exploring these shores on the open road is back in vogue for 2021, so if you’re looking to change cars and are eyeing up a potential road trip this summer, we’ve matched five used cars to five of the best UK-based road trips.

Milton Keynes’ green spaces will become a little greener this summer after the city’s Parks Trust ordered a new fleet of Volkswagen’s ground-breaking ID.3 electric vehicles.

CEO Mike Todd discusses the ever-growing electric vehicle revolution and why having a universal payment app is essential for the future.

VWFS has been named the 13th best place to work in the UK in the annual Great Place to Work Super Large Category for Best Workplaces™ for Women.

Half of British drivers (50%) say they’d like to help the planet by switching to an electric vehicle, but industry experts explain more needs to be done to highlight the benefits of EVs.

The Spring Bank Holiday is almost here and it’s expected that thousands of people across the UK will pack up their cars for a staycation over the long weekend. We have rounded up seven top tips for planning the perfect road trip this Spring Bank Holiday.

Demand for rental vehicles has more than doubled during lockdown, according to new data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies. 

The pioneering All-in plan, launching this spring, will be available for customers who drive a vehicle from Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA, SEAT or Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles that is over three years old, and boasts access to a comprehensive suite of benefits.

British holidaymakers are gearing up for a summer of staycations, according to new data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies. 

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) can announce that Dan James, Marketing Director and Chief Digital Officer, and Matt Solven, Risk and Controlling Director, joined the Board of Management on 1st May 2021. 

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) has been named the 18th best place to work in the UK in the annual Great Place to Work Super Large Category for Best Workplaces.

New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) can reveal that almost a quarter of Brits (23%) see themselves driving an electric vehicle within five years.

Concern about access to charging points is one of the main barriers to wider adoption of electric vehicles in fleets, but Mike Todd, CEO of Volkswagen Financial Services, says making it easier for drivers to use all of the existing charging infrastructure can help overcome range and charging anxiety.

Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has appointed ex-SEAT national communications and digital marketing manager Charlotte Cheeseman as Head of Marketing to lead the car finance provider in its marketing efforts out of the pandemic and continue its preparations to be fit for future.

Cars have become more important to British people’s lives due to COVID-19, according to new data out today from one of the UK’s leading automotive finance companies.

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) UK has been officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in the latest wellbeing index published by employee experience platform, Great Place to Work.

Mike Todd, CEO at VWFS predicts that aside from the impact of Brexit, three other key areas will continue to influence the automotive sector’s response post COVID-19.

Fleet owners are predicting coronavirus will not stop the move to electric and are demanding suppliers give them the necessary knowledge to learn and help customers get electric vehicles on the road, according to a survey by VWFS.

Our CEO Mike Todd outlines how the impact of COVID-19 on our lifestyles is leading to an acceleration of industry disruption, with consumers at the heart.  

Carl zu Dohna, who joined VWFS UK from VW Commercial Vehicles (VWCW) earlier this month, believes the auto finance sector has a responsibility to get Britain moving again. 

A letter from our CEO Mike Todd to all our customers impacted by the Coronavirus. 

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