Auto Trader has released its quarterly insights report from the leisure vehicle industry. The quarterly report (April-June) provides market intelligence spanning the new and used motorhome, caravan and campervan markets, analyzing website visits and adviews, supply and pricing in each sector. You can read and download the full report here and find a summary of...
During national trailer safety week, running until 11 June, the DVSA is encouraging people to get trailed trained from an accredited provider after their recent survey found over half have received no training, despite nearly 80% of respondents having towed for over 6 years. DVSA surveyed over 1000 drivers (in May 2023) as part of...
Operators at the historic tourist village of Portmeirion, on the coast in North Wales have requested more campervan/motorhome spaces be allowed for short term holiday use and have submitted a planning request for permission to raise the number of spaces from 23 to 28. The application also seeks an extension of the licence period for...
Due to a change in Jersey’s planning laws, effective from 31 May 2023, people visiting Jersey will no longer need permits when bringing over caravans, motorhomes, campervans or trailer tents for stays less than a month. Those staying less than 31 days, automatically get permission as long as other rules are followed. For example, caravans,...
The DVSA are asking for views on towing and trailer safety and have launched a new survey at Trailer training and safe towing survey (smartsurvey.co.uk). The survey is being carried out to help DVSA communicate effectively with drivers who are new to towing, and those who already have towing experience. Workshops and dealerships may wish to...
The NCC has published a new guide on motorcaravans (commonly referred to as motorhomes). The guide will assist both beginner and experienced users in loading and driving their vehicles correctly and safely. The guide covers all types of motorcaravans including A-class, Coachbuilt, low profile and campervans and provides easy to understand advice on: maximum loads...
As part of the recent changes announced in government departments, Number 10 has published an overview with mission statements and policy priorities for the four new departments. A summary is provided below: Department for Business and Trade – Secretary of State Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP (Saffron Walden) “Brings together business expertise and world-class trade...
Rishi Sunak PM has today announced a cabinet reshuffle with new Secretaries of State appointments as follows: Kemi Badenoch becomes Sectretary of State for Business and Trade Lucy Frazer is Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (previously Minister for Housing and Planning at DLUHC) Michelle Donelan becomes Secretary of State for Science, Innovation...
Industrial action on Wednesday 1 February is likely to result in delays in getting through to DVLA’s contact centre. They have suggested people should avoid trying to contact them on this date if possible. Their online services will be available and working normally. For information and to access DVLA services, go to www.gov.uk/browse/driving.
The Government has announced a new energy support scheme for businesses, effective from the 1 April when the current support scheme ends. Full details are available in the Government announcement. The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James Cartlidge said that “the Government had already provided a £18bn package of support for non-domestic users, which he...