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Cost of living crisis is fuelling booming used car market

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New research has highlighted the No 1 reason why more people choose used cars over factory-fresh models. A poll commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman found that more than half of respondents (58%) said that their primary motivation would be to save money. This is particularly pertinent at a time when …

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Advice for buyers of brand new 72-registration cars

Kia Sportage - 72-registration

Every March 1 and September 1 in the UK the date identifier on new car number plates changes. So, this September the current ’22’ plate (eg AB22 CDE) will change to ’72’ (eg AB72 CDE). Traditionally, more new cars were sold in March and September than the rest of the …

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How a bad credit score can cost drivers dear

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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 …

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Six golden rules for tackling a motoring-related complaint

Six golden rules for tackling a motoring-related complaint

Sadly, there are times when a complaint arise following a vehicle purchase, a repair, a service or after taking out a warranty agreement, The Motor Ombudsman is dedicated to the automotive sector and has these six golden rules for consumers to take into account when looking to conclude a motoring-related …

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Expert used car buying advice

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New year, new car? If you’re thinking about changing your car in 2019, we have some top tips to guide you through the process. Follow this advice from Tim Shallcross, IAM RoadSmart’s head of technical policy, and you’ll be able to tell a trustworthy bargain from a troublesome money pit… …

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Everything you need to know about car finance

Car finance

Buying a car on finance is one of the easiest ways to get on the road and even premium brands such Audi and BMW suddenly become more affordable. However, car finance is also a minefield, so you should always be clued up before you walk into the dealership. Here is …

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Ways to pay for your new car

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Deciding to buy a new car can be really exciting, but working out how to pay for it can be hard. We’ve teamed up with www.money.co.uk to give you the options available… Cash If you have a lump sum of money already saved for your car, then using cash can have an …

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Buying a new car – top tips

New cars

New research has revealed how long buyers spend researching their new car compared to choosing how to pay for it. According to Swedish challenger Ikano Bank, one in five of us spend more than a month researching our new car and a third of us take up to a month. …

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