Used Vehicles

A BMW is apparently the car most Liverpudlians would like to have parked outside their house.

And the research which found this, for a leading car sales website, is pretty timely, as the latest version of the German prestige car-maker’s 5 Series went on sale here in the UK in February.

If you haven’t fully realised how the internet has changed the way we buy used cars, then the chances are that you haven’t done it for a few years, or you’ve been living on another planet!

A shiny, new car, driven straight out of the car dealership. It’s one of the ultimate aspirations for most people, right? However, are they actually worth it compared to used cars?

Families never travel light. Toys, gadgets, food, clothes, spare everything - there’s so much to pack...and that’s even before the children.  But while space must be the number one requirement when buying a family car, there are many more things to consider:

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.

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.

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.

Did you know you could save money by choosing a car in a low insurance group? People who purchase cars in low groups pay lower premiums than those for higher groups. A group rating panel sets the groups. Members of the committee include Lloyds Market Association and the Association of British Insurers.

The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre administers the group. When the panel meets, new car models are assigned to a group ranging from 1 to 50. Group 1 is the cheapest to insure. High-performance models are typically placed in the highest groups and bring the most expensive insurance premiums.

Driving in the city can be very complex and demanding due to cramped parallel parking, confusing signs, and crowded streets. However, for some, city driving is not an option. So here is a little snippet of the top five cars to help you navigate your way through the hectic lanes of the city.

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