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Buying & Selling

Why I Won’t Be Buying New In 2010

January 4, 2010

Short of winning the lottery, I won’t be buying a new car in 2010. Let me further explain – what I mean by that is a brand new car with 0 miles on the clock. Simply put, new cars are just too expensive. Even basic models, such as the Kia Picanto 1.1 [...]

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Scrappage Scheme Scrapped

November 29, 2009

The scrappage scheme that was providing desperately needed buyers of new cars to forecourts across the UK will not be extended to 2010 it has been announced. Lord Mandelson (Peter) told a conference on the 24th that the scheme will end as planned. A total of 400,000 motorists are likely to have taken [...]

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Honda CR-V vs BMW X3

November 26, 2009
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When asked if you would like a Honda or a BMW you’d be forgiven for automatically going for the BMW. When it comes to choosing between a Honda CR-V and BMW X3, I believe the choice isn’t quite as simple.
If you’re looking for a mid-size SUV you would struggle to find two better models. Truth [...]

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A Ferrari FXX For Sale?

October 12, 2009

In some of the strangest news I’ve seen in a while, there’s a Ferrari FXX for sale on Auto Trader.
What’s odd about it? Well, firstly it costs £1.85 million pounds. This makes me think that, for that sort of cash, it’s unlikely the buyer will come across it there. Surely anyone with [...]

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Lotus – Fun, Adrenaline, Sophistication

May 9, 2009

There’s a new Lotus promotion at the moment, which correctly points out that “Owning a Lotus is unlike anything you will have done before”.  Apart from some noted issues with the earlier models, you’re buying into one of the most fun, focussed driving experiences around.  You sit low slung in the car, so even if [...]

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Some Cars Are Cheaper New Than Used

April 15, 2009

In a demonstration of how odd the car market has become, new research from Parkers has shown that some cars are actually cheaper to buy brand new than they are second hand.  Price cuts continue to be offered at dealerships, whilst a shortage of quality stock (being created by more people holding on to their [...]

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Real or Rogue?

April 10, 2009

Great video about how to avoid buying a stolen or written off car.

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Buying A Mazda RX-8

March 14, 2009

Introduction
There’s nothing quite like Mazda’s rotary engine coupe – that has a 1.3 litre engine under the bonnet that powers the car like a 2.5 litre.  Though some argue that it unfortunately drinks more like a 3 litre!  When the first models were available back in 2003, the unique styling of this interesting motor was [...]

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Find your ideal car in perfect Carmony

March 6, 2009

A unique car finding service that matches people with approved vehicles, based on individual lifestyle needs, launches in beta form today.  Whether you’re a young professional zipping around the city, a parent with a growing family or a driver concerned about the environment and your car’s C0² emissions, Carmony.co.uk will find the right car for [...]

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Audi’s New Deals

March 2, 2009

There’s a war on the streets – in the form of car prices and deals.
Audi is one of several manufacturers/dealership networks who are deciding to up the ante and going so far as offering free MOT’s on cars – making them just that little more attractive to those who are currently looking to purchase.
All private [...]

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