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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 […]
If you’re new to buying cars, it can seem that there are many options that are available. Knowing which one will be right for you is key to ensuring you get the best deal for your money. With that in mind, we at Car Articles took the time to consider the most common choices that […]
New research reveals that women are more than twice as likely as men to describe the showroom environment as stressful and much less likely to report an enjoyable car-buying experience. And the number of female car buyers using one leading online car retailer almost doubled last year, as more women looked to avoid the stresses […]
If you have newly passed your test or aren’t familiar with the car market, you may wonder what depreciation means. In simple terms, depreciation is the word used to describe the difference between the value of car when you buy it, versus the value of the car when you come to sell. So how does […]
Buying your next car used can be a great way to save money, or stretch your budget that extra bit further and get a prestige vehicle that would otherwise have been out of your reach. But it can also be a risky venture, and it’s easy to fall into a trap if you don’t have […]
There are a lot of factors to bear in mind when shopping around for a city run around ideal for daily tasks and chores. It needs to be compact and nimble enough to manoeuvre in tight urban spaces, as well as reliable and fuel efficient enough that you can get all the use you need […]
The year is coming to a close and savvy collectors will be scouring dealers of used and new cars like Shelbourne Motors for the cream of this year’s crop of new models. If you’re one such collector, or looking to get into the market, here are our predictions for which of this year’s models are […]
To make sure you don’t get a used car that brings you nothing but problems, there are several key checks to make. These range from physical checks to carrying out the right research beforehand, but to make this completely clear, what follows is a used car buying checklist to help you out in your purchasing […]