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If you have renewed your car insurance policy over the last few months, you may have noticed an increase in the cost since your last renewal. more info…
Winter, with its long hours of darkness and its extreme weather, can create hazardous driving conditions. Preparing properly before you set off, and understanding the principles of driving in bad weather, can help make sure you arrive at your destination safely. more info…
A new study by ‘comparethemarket’ has revealed a somewhat astonishing statistic on the cost of renewing your existing insurance policy or taking out a new deal. Motorists who leave it until the very last minute to insure their vehicles face a hefty premium, which can run to hundreds of pounds extra in many cases. For example, a typical policy that costs around £360 when taken out up to a month before the previous cover expires can cost upwards of £685 on renewal day. These figures are further affected by a recent rise in insurance premium tax, which means comparable policies on both new and used cars can be £100 more expensive than at the same time last year. more info…
The UK driving test has come under scrutiny as part of a move by the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve safety and efficiency on Britain’s roads. more info…
German car giant Volkswagen faces a huge lawsuit from the US Justice Department following its admission that it illegally fitted emission test defeating devices to thousands of its cars in recent years. The manufacturer’s September 2015 admission has now been followed by the lawsuit, which was issued on January 4th. more info…
A budget of £10,000 gives a wide choice of both new and used cars. While a showroom car on trade plates is a tempting prospect, and will come with a warranty, it will begin to depreciate in value immediately. Choosing a second-hand model gives you a much wider range of choices for your money, and is likely to hold its value for longer. more info…
Online buying and selling has been a part of the UK motor trade in new and used cars for many years now, offering an alternative to buying trade magazines or visiting car dealer after car dealer. With the launch of CarGurus, those in the market for a used vehicle have another option available to find and compare used car prices. more info…
At a time of the year when the marketplace is dominated by Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers, and new and used cars come with a host of discounts aimed at attracting those vital pre-Christmas sales, it has come as a surprise that Japanese car giant Honda has gone the other way and raised its prices. more info…
The annual Used Car Awards are always a source of great pride for the motor industry and this year’s event was no exception. Sponsored by Car Dealer Magazine, the yearly award ceremony took place on November 30th at central London venue The Brewery, and was well attended by the great and good of the motor trade, including a surprise guest appearance from racing great Sir Stirling Moss. more info…
Performance car magazine evo has announced its line-up for eCoty 2015, the European Car of the Year awards.
As well as handling and performance, the eleven models will be competing for first place based on their design, comfort, and safety, along with value for money, driver satisfaction, and technical and environmental innovations. more info…
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