The most evident advantage of purchasing a used car is the price. If you don’t have a lot of money and you want to get your hands on some wheels it can be the perfect solution. But buying a used car can have other advantages too. (more…)
There is a host of information relating to new cars such as features, performance and other specifications. And with the ever changing attitude to environmentally friendly products, there will be much information relating to the CO2 emissions of the car and how economic it is. Most new car buyers want a car that will make sure they are doing their bit for the environment and manufacturers are aware of this. (more…)
Years ago, only those well off had cars but in recent years many homes have been able to afford two or even three cars. Almost every household in the United Kingdom has at least one car if not more. However buying brand new cars may not be quite within everyone’s reach. (more…)
Buying a used car has never been more attractive than it is now even though this industry has been growing steadily for the last few years. Because the sale of new cars has fallen dramatically due to the recession, many people now are choosing to buy used cars instead. But where will you find the best used car? (more…)
Drivers in the UK do not have to carry identification with them and if they happen to be stopped by police for any reason they are given five days to produce their details. This is no problem for police but if for example you are in an accident with another vehicle you would feel much better if you had proof that the other car was insured. It is normal procedure for drivers to swap insurance details after an accident but if you do not actually see the other drivers documents how can you be sure of what they are telling you. (more…)
Most private sellers of used cars or used car dealers can be bargained with to get a cheaper price. It is normal for buyers to try to get something knocked off the price of a used car and the seller will be prepared for this so will more than likely have upped the price in preparation. You could end up paying more for the car than necessary if you fail to haggle for a cheaper price. (more…)
The current economic climate has meant that more and more people are now buying used cars rather than opting for brand new models. But one important thing to take a look at when buying any used car is the tyres. The state of tyres can have an impact on the safety of the car so it is very important that you check them before buying. (more…)
The fact that certain cars depreciate faster than others is great for used car buyers. For example studies showed that the Alfa Romeo 166 was only reaching 12% of its original value after only three years and with only 37,000 miles on the clock. Although this could be very frustrating for those who bought a brand new Alfa Romeo 166, it presents a superb bargain for used car buyers. (more…)
With the VAT rising again to 17.5% on January 1st 2010, many car buyers are worried that the price of new cars will become too high. However, there is one online company that has promised to keep their prices the same and absorb the increase themselves. Autoquake.com is the biggest online seller of used cars in the United Kingdom and they are prepared to cushion the blow to the consumer by covering the cost of the VAT increase themselves. (more…)
If you have decided that you want to buy a used car you will first of all have to think about where to look for one. Most people usually buy their used cars in places such as car dealers auctions or from private sellers. As long as you know the pros and cons of buying from each place, you can then make your mind up where you will buy one. (more…)