Embarking on an outdoor adventure is a dream many hold dear, and the heart of that dream often revolves around the perfect vehicle. The thrill of a spontaneous road trip, the serenity of a secluded campsite, or the simple joy of a weekend getaway – all are amplified when you …
Read More »Revealed: The UK’s most reliable car brands
Japanese and Korean car manufacturers have once again dominated an annual Top 10 of most reliable marques. Honda topped the table, scoring an impressive 96.8/100 overall, according to Warrantywise – the UK’s leading extended car warranty provider, The Reliability Index is compiled from more than 131,000 active extended car warranty …
Read More »Top 10 most reliable used cars
The Honda Jazz is the most reliable used car, according to the latest figures released by Warrantywise’s annual Reliability Index. First launched in the UK 20 years ago, and now in its fifth incarnation, the Jazz is known for being affordable and built to last, upholding the brand’s solid reputation …
Read More »Used car market slows as buyers tighten belts
Sales of used cars dropped in the second quarter of 2022, with more than 407,000 fewer vehicles changing hands than in the same period last year. A total of 1,759,684 used car sales took place between April and June – an 18.8% fall – according to new figures published by …
Read More »10 Secrets Dealers Don’t Want You To Know When Buying a Used Car
Purchasing a vehicle can be an exciting adventure. You’ve probably done your homework and chosen a few makes and models that fit your style and needs. You want to be fully prepared when you go in search of the best deal to spend your money on, so you need to …
Read More »Top tips for buying a used car
Buying used cars can be a risky business at the best of times, so aside from kicking the four tyres and bouncing the bonnet, what other things should you look out for? To start with, be certain that you have budgeted properly for the car in the first place. Don’t forget all …
Read More »Revealed: UK’s Top 10 used cars
Sales of second-hand cars are rocketing in the UK, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The amount of used cars changing hands more than doubled in the last few months. Year on year, the market grew 108.6% in the second quarter …
Read More »How a bad credit score can cost drivers dear
Having a poor credit score could end up costing you as much as £8,000 extra when financing one of the UK’s most popular cars, according to new research by Uswitch.com. For instance, the best-selling Ford Fiesta costs £16,645 to buy outright. However, when bought on finance with a four-year repayment …
Read More »Top 10 most unusual items left behind in a car
A family pet was just one of the more unusual items accidentally left behind in a part-exchange car, according to Motorpoint – the UK’s largest independent car retailer. The research comes off the back of a big influx of part-exchange vehicles at its network of branches in England, Scotland and …
Read More »Top Tips to get your Car Road Trip Ready
With foreign travel still seeming like a distant hope, more of us than ever will be preparing for road trips around the UK this summer. And the first hints of better weather and the whiff of longer days are allowing us to dare to dream up plans for where we …
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