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How many of us choose the winter to buy a used car? Probably not that many I’d suppose. However, I’ve managed to do it myself twice now. Both occasions have been out of necessity rather than design I’m sad to say. Luckily though, I managed to pick out a gem – or at the very […]
Some of us are still in the dark about the true value of our car – however, we can now check the facts thanks to car information experts CAP Automotive. It means that 1 in 3 motorists who plan to sell, or trade-in, start out believing their car is worth more than it really is. […]
Whether you’re looking at buying your first car or your fifth in quick succession, it’s worth taking the time to watch this short video from What Car. It gives you lots of hints and tips on what to consider when making that all important purchase of a new set of wheels. Check out some of […]
Many of us turn to the online market when looking at a car – either just to do research or potentially to buy. However, it is worth noting that many online payment systems do not offer fraud protection, if for example you purchase a car that doesn’t even exist! Used car buyers should never purchase […]
After property, a car is one of the biggest purchases you will make in your lifetime. Whether it’s an everyday family run around or the car of your dreams there will be plenty to think about before you twist the key for the first time and drive away from the dealership. Insurance, fuel economy and […]
A good while ago, I wrote up an editorial feature regarding buying a used car. I recently did exactly that – but the results are for another blog post. Instead, here are some further pointers regarding what to consider when buying used: 1) Decide where you are in the car buying phase. What I mean […]
If you’re thinking about buying a sports car then you need to consider if it will suit your lifestyle. Sports cars are not for everyone. If you have kids or spend a lot of time in the car on the commute or for work, then maybe it might not be the most suitable car. But […]
Suzuki is continuing to offer VAT free motoring purchases on all Splash and Swift models until December 31st (except for the Sport). PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) is also being offered with a low deposit and low monthly repayments spread over potentially 42 months. For a Swift SZ2 three door at £8,888, the deposit is just […]
MG has brought a great deal to the table on their new cars – offering £3,000 allowance against all models in the award-winning MG6 range by trading in their old car – and almost any old banger will qualify for the huge money off deal. Any person wanting to cash in on the offer can […]
For most people, buying a car is a compromise of many different things. Here’s a list I considered off the top of my head recently: Safety Cost to buy Type of fuel Maintenance costs Insurance costs Body shape Toys Interior space Performance Security Brand reputation Reliability Deals offered The ‘X’ Factor So, can you add […]