The summer 2015 budget, revealed by Chancellor George Osborne on 8 July, contains several new policies likely to affect both the motor trade and drivers of new and used cars. more info…
A new taskforce has been created to rid the UK of the abundance of pointless road signs filling our road transport networks. On August 28th, the Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed that MP Sir Alan Duncan will lead a group which will focus on streamlining road signage and help bring an end to decades of increased signage and clutter on our nation’s highways. The commission’s study will close in early October and report back to the government in December 2015. more info…
On October 1st, 2015, the UK government will introduce a set of new regulations to cover smoking and cigarettes, including e-cigarettes. Most of the new rules concern e-cigarettes, as this is a new technology. However, there will also be a change to the laws surrounding smoking in new and used cars, in response to increasing concerns about the effects of passive smoking, or breathing in smoke from others’ cigarettes, on children and teenagers. more info…
When it comes to the many aspects of motoring, such as researching information about new and used cars, looking for a competitive insurance quote, or understanding your motoring rights, the Internet is a great place to begin. In this post we look at 6 websites that are of great value to any motorist and which you ought to bookmark today. more info…
Customers who sign up for Amazon’s £79 a year Prime service already receive all kinds of perks, from free postage to a cloud based music library. From next year, Prime privileges will also include exclusive access to the automotive antics of Jeremy Clarkson and his fellow former Top Gear presenters, James May and Richard Hammond. more info…
Chancellor George Osborne’s latest budget will bring some significant changes to the way the motor trade, and indeed car buyers, focus on low emission vehicles. In 2017, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) will be scrapped, and replaced with an entirely new set of bandings for road tax. The existing bandings currently provide a sliding scale of taxation based on carbon dioxide emissions, with many lower emission cars being free to tax. The new guidelines will place vehicles into just 3 bands – Zero Emission, Standard and Premium. more info…
The ever increasing price of petrol is leading many drivers to consider cutting down on motoring costs by switching to either a diesel engine or a hybrid car. more info…
Used car advertisements often include three key words – full service history, or FSH for short. Various surveys and studies have shown that this is among the most important and vital pieces of information that car buyers look for. Indeed, a study by Kwik-Fit has suggested that a remarkable 50% of shoppers will ignore vehicles that don’t have a full service history included.
Not only will buyers often routinely skip over adverts which do not promise a FSH, sellers can also expect to receive far less for their car than those who can offer all the relevant documentation. more info…
Used cars can be a great buy, whether you purchase from the motor trade or a private seller. Buying last year’s model with a few miles on the clock can save you hundreds of pounds, perhaps even thousands. However, buying second-hand comes with its own risks. more info…
Always thought that car auctions were only for motor traders? Not so, although the majority of cars sold at auction do go to the trade. One auction house estimates that only one in ten automobiles is sold outside the trade. However, with a little practice and a slice of luck, you too can buy a car at a discounted price. more info…
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