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The new year is finally here and for a lot of us that means a fresh start; a new job, an expensive gym membership or the tempting thought of buying a new or used car. However, today’s high-tech cars can be concealing unknown wallet-crunching problems. Fortunately, you don’t need a degree in electronics or a mobile […]
The new year is finally here and for a lot of us that means a fresh start; a new job, an expensive gym membership or the tempting thought of buying a new or used car. However, today’s high-tech cars can be concealing unknown wallet-crunching problems. Fortunately, you don’t need a degree in electronics or a mobile […]
Used car of the month: BMW i3 (2013-) Used bike of the month: Norton Commando 961 Café Racer (2015-) Mycarcheck.com’s valuation experts reveal significant trends in the UK used vehicle market and choose a car and bike of the month. Valuation services team manager at mycarcheck.com, Jon Wheeler, said: “The BMW i3 launched in 2013, making it one of the world’s […]
Mycarcheck.com has warned of a marked increase in online used vehicle scams and highlighted three telltale signs of a con: Is the vehicle being offered for substantially less than other similar models? Does the number ring out or go to voicemail, prompting you to ‘email the seller’? Are you then offered a vehicle that is […]
Now the sun has finally put in a long overdue appearance, automotive data expert at HPI have compiled a list of convertibles that motorists can pick up for under £10k. Motoring expert Clive Wilson* identifies ten cars that are relatively cheap to acquire, great for enjoying the sunshine and could even potentially be a good […]
Buying a new car is probably the second most significant purchase in your life, following a house, that is. So, it makes sense to try and make it as easy as possible, but do you know your options? Wondering whether to buy outright or lease? There is no short answer as both avenues have positives […]
The used car market is one which is famously difficult to navigate. Whilst it is beneficial that it is so large and there is such choice available, this also means that there are a lot of scams, fraudulent sellers and dangerous cars to avoid. This can be challenging and daunting (especially if you are not […]
The Motor Ombudsman is urging motorists to do their homework when it comes to narrowing down their ideal car and retailer ahead of the introduction of the new ’67-registration on 01 September. With so much choice on offer, which can be daunting for some, the automotive dispute resolution provider has compiled the following top tips to guide […]
The above figures, as supplied by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), show the net change in car registrations from 2016 to 2017. As you can see from the top section, across the board there is a percentage decrease, with July showing the biggest change. The year as a whole for England at least […]
Motorists rarely pick the no-frills basic model when they buy a new car nowadays, but how many optional extras people do choose seems clearly linked with regional location. The findings come from car-selling service Wizzle.co.uk, which helps motorists sell their second-hand cars directly to dealers. Optional extras have become big business for car makers in […]