Car Blog & Car News
Both Asda and Tesco have confirmed that a small price decrease would be apparent to fuel (in the region of 2p for petrol and 1p per litre for diesel) in the coming days. This has been welcomed by some as oil prices have recently stabilised yet no direct reduction has seen by consumers on forecourts. […]
The new MG3 has been given Group 4E insurance rating – the lowest of any supermini currently in production. The stylish MG3 goes on sale in mid-September and pre-order deposits are being taken now. Prices range from £9,999 for the highly equipped top-of-the-range MG3 3STYLE to £8,399 for the MG3 3TIME entry model. Andrew Lowerson, MG’s […]
Research from the team behind the AA Car Data Check reveals that 20%* of used car buyers would pay three quarters of the value of a car in cash to secure a potential dream purchase. Why should you not do that? Simple. Cash is a ‘gift’ for scammers who could then be keen to vanish […]
The 2013 budget has now been announced. Here are some of the key points that will affect you as a motorist: Fuel Duty – the planned rise has been cancelled, meaning it has now been frozen for three and a half years. Vehicle Excise Duty – rates will rise for road tax as it used […]
We are repeatedly told in various magazines, on tv, in books and pretty much everywhere else that driving style has a massive impact on how good (or bad) your fuel economy figure is. I recently put this to the test and came to a number of conclusions. Firstly, my car is quite old and is […]
One of the questions I often consider is how much power is ‘enough’ for the average car. I’m absolutely convinced that a very poor 0-60 time is detrimental not only for the car but also for the driver. A very low powered engine will be pushed, unless driven by the most sedate Sunday driver. A […]
In news that you will all find disheartening but hardly surprising, the fact that fuel economy has gone up in all sectors across the board has seemingly been completely offset by the continual rise in fuel prices, as revealed by Auto Express. This is extremely disheartening for us all – however it’s worth remembering that […]
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 […]
Here’s a quick overview of what exactly was announced which has an impact on motorists: The fuel duty of 3.02 pence per litre increase in August will remain Car tax will rise in line with the level of inflation So – we’re going to pay more (yet again) for fuel despite no significant increases […]
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 […]