Buying from a dealer
BUYING FROM A DEALER
Car dealers have not always enjoyed a positive image, but the dealers of today are more professional and in the vast majority of cases you can buy with complete confidence.<br>
The new and used car markets are extremely...Read more
Buying privately
Buying privately
Buying a car privately can get you a bargain – but it comes with certain risks.
Private sellers don’t have the same overheads or legal obligations to prepare and valet car and generally they don’t offer a warranty.
This means they can...Read more
Buying used approved
Buying a used approved car
This is one of the safest options for buying a used car.
To qualify as ‘used approved’, all vehicles undergo thorough mechanical checks and must have a recognised, accredited history.
Used schemes vary from one manufacturer...Read more
Company cars
COMPANY CARS
Is it worth having a company car? It depends on what sort of motoring you do and what the arrangements are with your employer for private use and paying for the car.
If you use the car socially – going out, taking the kids to school,...Read more
Fuel options
FUEL OPTIONS
What you put in your tank is no longer a choice between petrol or diesel, leaded or unleaded.
Economic and environmental considerations have forced vehicle and fuel manufacturers to look at alternatives that are easier on the planet and...Read more
Depreciation
What is depreciation?
Depreciation is the amount of money lost on the cost of a car over a period of time.
It’s one of the most expensive aspects of buying a new car and it’s unavoidable on most vehicles.
However much you pay for a new car, the price...Read more
Spotting problems
CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY
If you're buying a car from a dealer these days you can expect a quality vehilce with some kind of warranty and certainly an accurate account of a vehicles history. If you buy privately there are bargains to be had but you do not...Read more
Your legal rights
Car buyers’ legal rights
Buying a used car can be risky. Just in case something goes wrong, it’s a good idea to swot up on your legal rights.
Buying from a dealer
Sales from car dealers are covered by the Sale of Goods Act 1979.
A car must...Read more
Your car is one of the biggest purchases you can make. It can also be one of the most confusing. With so much choice of new and used models it's hard to decide which is the best vehicle for you and your lifestyle.