Used cars

Peugeot 206 SW

May 1, 2012
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The Peugeot 206 SW (Station Wagon) is the estate version of the standard Peugeot 206 and bringing it to the market was a real coup as there was little in its class to compete with. The car was launched in 2002 and manufacture continued to 2006. On the used car market this is still a [...]

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Used Cars As Recommended By Auto Express

April 8, 2012

Sometimes an article is too good to simply keep to myself, whether it is from a standard publication or on an alternative blog.  I don’t want to hoard information and it’s good to share.  For this reason, I recommend you take a look at the used car special on Auto Express entitled ‘Half Price Heroes’.  [...]

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Five Things To Look For When Buying A Convertible

April 6, 2012

Due to the recent warm weather spell, there have definitely been more cars on the road with the roof down (that did change when the snow hit for two days, but there we are). However, there are some pitfalls to look out for when buying a convertible car. Here I have highlighted five things to [...]

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DPF Causing You Problems? Read This Guide…

November 6, 2011

There’s recently been some press coverage over issues around ownership of new vehicles fitted with a diesel particulate filter, or DPF. It stops the nasty black smoky stuff from pouring out of the exhaust of your diesel powered car. It seems that some owners of said diesels are feeling a little mis-sold, as they are [...]

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Want An Ethical Way To Dispose Of Your Old Car? BEN Can Help

September 3, 2011

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 [...]

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A Free Way To Advertise A Used Car

August 2, 2011

There’s a new website that has a fresh approach to selling a used car – and it’s totally free of charge to private and trade sellers. Here’s all the information direct from UsedCar.co.uk: Designed to make the selling process as fast as possible for both private individuals and car dealers with businesses of all sizes, [...]

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The Car Fair UK – A New Venture In Used Car Buying And Selling

July 4, 2011

If you’re in the market for a used car under £5,000 but don’t want to try an auction or buy from a dealer, then you should consider the new service on offer from The CarFair UK. On Sundays at Kempton Park Racecourse (only 20 minutes from Hyde Park) The CarFair UK has created a venue [...]

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Now Might Be A Good Time To Buy Used

April 11, 2011

Average used car prices fell by over 8% last month according to Auction4Cars. New figures from the ground breaking fee-free car auction website, part of car supermarket Motorpoint, revealed prices had fallen to £2,983 last month after several months of steady rises. Auction4Cars has enjoyed a strong start to 2011, selling almost 5,000 cars during [...]

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Would You Buy A Car Online?

April 10, 2011

It appears that I’m not the only person who would not buy a car online, as the latest research from Manheim Auctions shows. However, I definitely use the web as a research tool to find out what new and used vehicles are retailing for. Here’s the latest from Manheim on our buying habits: Motorists lack [...]

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My Top Ten Used Sports Cars

March 15, 2011

There are a lot of bargains to be had at the moment, if you know what to look for.  Some sports cars are looking cheaper by the minute as people turn to more economical models that will satisfy their wallet in the longer term, but may cost more to buy at point of purchase.  Here, [...]

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