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Dealers have increased new car discounts by more than 10% since February 2019, in a bid to maintain sales. The move equates to savings of £16.8 million off manufacturer list prices across the market, according to the latest research by Britain’s leading consumer champion and new car buying platform, What Car?. Analysis of the UK […]
Pressure on car dealers to hit sales targets means it’s already possible to save thousands by snapping up a car with the brand new 18-plate – as a used vehicle! Online motor retail specialist BuyaCar.co.uk says it’s unusual to see the very latest plate offered on used cars just three weeks after it was launched. […]
The Motor Ombudsman is urging motorists to do their homework when it comes to narrowing down their ideal car and retailer ahead of the introduction of the new ’67-registration on 01 September. With so much choice on offer, which can be daunting for some, the automotive dispute resolution provider has compiled the following top tips to guide […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is the second part of an article that covers the financial aspects of buying a new or used car. You can read the first part here on Car Articles. 6) Insurance group – how much is the car going to cost you to get insured? If it’s a cheap vehicle, could you afford to […]
Short of winning the lottery, I won’t be buying a new car in 2010. Let me further explain – what I mean by that is a brand new car with 0 miles on the clock. Simply put, new cars are just too expensive. Even basic models, such as the Kia Picanto 1.1 costs £7,500. That, […]
It seems us Brits are a sucker for a bargain – over 155,000 orders have been made for cars under the scrappage scheme, giving some lucky buyers a saving of more than £2,000 when purchasing a new car. Here’s the top ten list of the best selling manufacturers and cars under the scheme: Hyundai (i10) […]
Years ago, things were much simpler than they were now when it came to buying a new car. You’d simply go to the local dealer, select a model from the range in the showroom and then buy. Now though, when it comes to buying new, there is a much wider range to choose from – […]