Interesting to see your take on the theory that PPI compensation is driving new car sales - I have to agree that when I read a few new stories about this, I was a bit dubious about whether this would have such a noticeable effect on new car sales. As you say here, the average PPI payout is £2,750 - not even nearly enough for a new car. It's much more likely to be down to recovery we're seeing in the economy, not just in the UK, but across Europe.