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The used car market is one which is famously difficult to navigate. Whilst it is beneficial that it is so large and there is such choice available, this also means that there are a lot of scams, fraudulent sellers and dangerous cars to avoid. This can be challenging and daunting (especially if you are not […]
WarrantyWise.co.uk has revealed the true cost of exotic car repairs, with data detailing its largest ever payouts. A Lamborghini Murcielago tops the list, with a major engine mechanical repair bill of £15,000 fully covered by WarrantyWise. By contrast, covering your Murcielago at WarrantyWise’s highest level of service will set you back just £166 per month. […]
As UK drivers enjoy a drop in fuel prices at the pumps, there’s been a subtle change to the nation’s car shopping habits. While monthly expenditure on fuel is falling, data from Motors.co.uk shows an increase in vehicle searches by monthly payment – with a 78% rise in searches by a monthly payment amount of £0-£300. And, […]
Last year over 7.2 million used cars were sold but ¾ million motorists may have handed over their money without driving the car out first, or starting the engine. Recent research by webuyanycar.com on over 1000 car owners has revealed that over 10% of car buyers didn’t take a test drive or turn the engine […]
Auto Trader, the UK’s largest marketplace for new and used cars, has announced the top ten fastest selling used cars of 2015. The data, normally released monthly, shows the fastest selling used vehicles both nationally and by region, providing motor industry commentators and retailers with essential used car sales trend data. The Ford Fiesta has […]
According to the exclusive data provided to the UK’s biggest selling weekly car magazine Auto Express by leading warranty provider Warrantywise, Japanese and Korean cars are more dependable than their European or U.S. rivals. The table also reveals which brands are likely to see owners visiting the service workshop more often, and who will have […]
New research from the What Car? True MPG team confirms that drivers who need to put in extra miles to visit family and friends over the holidays could face hidden costs. A recent test on a selection of popular vehicles shows that fuel efficiency can be cut by more than 7% when cars are driven with four occupants […]
Do you fancy building your own Caterham Seven 160? If so, things just got a little bit easier to sort out. Caterham Cars is now offering finance (Caterham Finance) to make the dream come true. Caterham Finance enables customers to fund the cost of a Seven over 48 months. For example, a self-assembly Seven 160 […]
We have, the general public, been led to believe that when a car reaches the magic number of 100,000 miles that two things happen: It becomes completely worthless It will go severely wrong For the record, that’s simply not the case anymore. Engines are finely tuned things and have an excellent lifespan. Equally, bodywork is extremely […]
Several news agencies have picked up on the fact that Barry Beavis, 47, of Chelmsford, Essex has lost a parking charge battle. He overstayed his ‘free’ time in a car park ran by ParkingEye by almost one hour. As a result, the company imposed a charge of £85 for his so doing. ParkingEye defended the charge, […]