Used Vehicles - Blog

The cost of filling a car with petrol or diesel in the UK at the start of 2016 is lower than at any time in seven years, as supermarkets’ cuts in both fuels to under £1 a litre grabs plenty of headlines.
On Christmas Day 2015, whilst the rest of us were opening our presents and increasing our waistlines with turkey and booze, the Indian Economic Times were reporting a helpful and revealing new text message service that can unveil the entire history of a used car before it is bought.
In the wake of the recent severe flooding, it’s important to check that a used car you may be interested in buying hasn’t been damaged beyond critical repair.

When the time comes to sell your car, you have two options:

  1. Selling Privately
  2. Part Exchange

Whilst both have their benefits and negatives, we're here to explain why part-exchanging is the safer and more secure option.

This month information and data giants Experian have reported that used car sales between the months of April and June in 2015 have hit their highest number since the recession began in 2008.
As reported by the BBC, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that record numbers of new car registrations occurred last month, in turn making it the 43rd consecutive month of growth in the new car market.
There will always be the burning question of repairing your car against the outlay of buying a replacement but sometimes, when life forces our hand, the immediate higher expenditure can in fact save more money long term.
So, you’ve got the grades you need and you’re heading off to the big smoke to start a new chapter of your life, as a student. Making the transition to student living can be a tricky but incredibly exciting one, and there’s a whole new list of products you once took for granted that are suddenly prime bargaining tools; milk, bread, toilet paper and beers (cold or otherwise!) are all valuable commodities...but none are more in demand than the humble used car! 
The luxury cars featured here have performed well when tested. They have good reliability and safety ratings. Top luxury cars are like any other. Depreciation of new models happens almost instantaneously upon purchase. However, luxury cars hold their value comparatively well. The quality of these vehicles means they stay nicer for a long time than some vehicles. Luxury cars look and feel timeless whether you purchase a new or pre owned car.

Convertibles are purchases made with the heart. They are the purest automotive art form. Drop-tops are taking everyday driving to a new enjoyable level. The ultimate driving experience is found behind the wheel of a convertible.

Historically, a retractable roof had a frame with a folding textile fabric that evolved to the most common type of convertible. A less often seen detachable hardtop provides a more secure and weatherproof alternative. Technology has improved the retractable hardtop. It is becoming more common.

This week we are breakdown the different types of convertibles available to you, so you can make the best choice for the summer!