Car Blog & Car News
In light of the shocking VAT rise from 17.5% to 20%, some manufacturers are providing VAT free deals on new cars, in order to get us into new showrooms (it’s only on new cars where the the dealers make any real money). SEAT is offering 10% VAT rather than the full 20%, as well as […]
With reports of more snow and extremely cold weather due to hit the UK shortly, it’s worth bearing in mind a four wheeled drive vehicle if you’re after a new set of wheels. More grip, stability and ability to cope with the weather are all promised by a vehicle that puts power down via all […]
Winter is a funny time to buy certain cars – but better for others. Bearing this in mind, here are three cars that are good to buy in winter: Most convertibles – you’ll find you can grab a bargain, especially on a soft top due to the inclement weather coming in Rear wheel drive sports […]
Women only car insurance premiums could soon be a thing of the past according to a new survey by Motorpoint. An online poll by the car supermarket giant found over 90% of people supported EU proposals to scrap the discounts on offers from companies such as Sheila’s Wheels. Over 990 people took part in the […]
Following the Mayor of London’s recent announcement that all Euro 5 compliant cars emitting 100g/km CO2 or less will be able to enter the Congestion Charging zone free of charge from 4th January 2011; Citroën is pleased to offer three stylish, efficient and well-equipped models that will be eligible for the 100% discount – saving […]
Buyers in the market for a brand new ‘60’-plate car can look to Chevrolet for unbeatable value for money, thanks to a raft of bargain prices on offer at participating retailers. Customers who order a new Chevrolet before the end of September can save as much as £3,400, with the impressively equipped Cruze 1.6 S […]
In recent years, Lotus has enjoyed somewhat of a resurgence, what with the immense popularity of cars such as the Exige, which whilst not being massive production models have a reputation as being tremendous when it comes to performance. Equally, the Evora has taken everyone by surprise, offering two rear seats but maintaining the fun […]
Here’s a release you might just be interested in if you’re a safety conscious driver: On sale in the UK from next week; the all-new Suzuki Swift has been rated as one of Europe’s safest cars, achieving a maximum 5 star rating in the 2010 test by Euro NCAP. Euro NCAP’s (New Car Assessment Programme) […]
Škoda is warning all car owners of the importance of getting their cambelt changed at regular intervals, with many people unaware of how much damage a failure can cause and cost. With damages escalating to as much as £5000, a replaced cambelt is a small investment to ensure a car’s smooth running. A cambelt is […]
Introduction It’s probably the worst nightmare of any driver – being involved in some sort of collision. Aside from the potential for serious injury and even death resulting from a crash, there’s many other implications too that are all too frequently involved, including financial, emotional, insurance, and more – not to mention just simply the […]