Car Blog & Car News
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 […]
The image above is the Chevrolet Trax (interesting name I know for what will be even in the most potent guise a soft roader only) – however it could just as easily be, barring the badge, any one of several vehicles from a number of manufacturers. The reason? Small sports utility vehicles, crossovers or baby […]
Unreliability and breakdowns soon after purchase are the biggest regrets revealed by motorists in a recent survey by Manheim Auctions. Nearly a third of all respondents mentioned that their biggest regret was buying an unreliable car and 24% claimed their car broke down soon after they bought it. Nearly 15% of motorists regretted buying a […]
If you are planning to purchase a new car, you will have a variety of payment options. With so many options available – from a lump cash payment to a loan – it can be difficult to decide upon the best payment method for you. Following are the four main car payment types, along with […]
Here’s the information direct from BEN on a new scheme you may be interested in if you’re looking to dispose of your old car: BEN the automotive industry charity has teamed up with Cartakeback and launched “Scrap & Donate” – the ethical way to dispose of your unwanted car whilst turning it into a valuable […]
Have you ever thought about how much that little insignia or motif that sits on the front of your car adds to its’ value? Some cars are more expensive than others and it isn’t just for the want of a different specification. What most people don’t realise is that many manufacturers use similar (or the […]