Buying a car? A guide to car valuations
Whether you’re buying or selling a car, the most important thing to do is research throughout the whole process to ensure you’re getting a good deal.Of course it’s important to know whether your new purchase will be reliable or fit your family in, but the most fundamental question is of price - you need definitive answers to ‘how much...
An Extended Wait For New Cars
If you plan on buying a new car anytime soon, you might want to reconsider when you consider the extensive delays that motorists are facing right now. If you were to buy new right now, you might find yourself waiting for up to a year for your car depending on the manufacturer. It is for this reason that many motorists...
Which is the best small SUV for me?
The Nissan Juke really kicked the small SUV craze off. Since then nearly all the car manufacturers offer something that’s both small and tall. If you’re not after a new one, SUVs make great 2nd hand cars. They’ve been around for a while now so there’s plenty on offer, all at good prices but if you are...
What you need to know to buy a used car from Facebook
The Facebook marketplace is great for people who are shopping for a used car. It turns out to be a safe platform for many users who wish to sell or buy cars. The process is quite simple as you just need to check the seller’s profile and message them directly through the messenger feature & it is more...
Maximise Your Trade-In Value
Maximise Trade-In Value With a Few Simple TipsYour car is your investment. At a certain point, the investment starts to lose its lustre. If you can see that early, you can trade-in your car for the best rate and start over again with something new. How can you tell when your trade-in value...
Tips On When To Fix Or Sell Your Car
A good goal for a car owner is to decide when to trade a vehicle rather than repair it. Toward that end, here are some tips and tricks to figure out whether you should sell or repair an old car.New TyresIf your tires are worn, torn or otherwise in...
Buying The Right Car For Family Use
Buying a car is almost never as fun as it’s supposed to be. There’s way too much choice, it’s tough trying to work out how far your budget can actually get you and you’ve got all sorts of finance offers being thrown at you which you can’t figure out as to whether they’re a good deal or...
Saving for your dream car
We all have saving goals - for some, it's the down payment on a home, for others it's the holiday of a lifetime. But the rest of us, we dream of hitting the forecourt of a car dealership and driving away with the car of our dreams. Cars provide us with options - be it for our...
The Cheapest Cars To Run
For many, buying a car is an essential purchase. A car is needed for commuting, running the kids around and more. Whether you’re living in a rural area, or in a city, it’s likely owning a car will make your life easier and you won’t have to rely on others or public transport.
Simple checks before buying a used car
Whether you are looking for your first car or a second family car, a great way to save money is to buy a used car. The used car market continues to grow each year, and with the advancements, in technology, a 5-year or used car is should still be in perfect working order and have years left...
UK car production suffers longest closure in Europe
Scrap Car Comparison Press Release: Covid-19 puts brakes on car production lines, as the UK has the worst shut down in all of Europe.Although the global automotive industry has been hard hit due to COVID-19, the UK market has suffered severely. Scrap Car Comparison, share the harsh impact on European production, manufacturing...
Top Tips For Buying Your First Used Car
Buying your first used car can be a daunting prospect. There will be a lot of questions that you need to ask yourself during the process but don’t worry CarMoney, one of the UK’s leading Car Finance Brokers, have created this handy guide to support those purchasing their first new or used car. Read the summary...
Ignore Outdated Advice on Buying a Used Car
If you’re looking to buy a car, unless you’re a seasoned expert, you’ll hopefully be looking around for good advice about how to get the best deal. The problem is that a fair bit of the advice you’ll come across only applies if you were buying a car back in 1999, instead of 2019. The automotive industry...
Car Financing is Still a Good Choice
There’s no need for you to pay for your new car in cash if you can't comfortably afford to do so. Financing is an option to help you spread the expense over several years. Yes, there are advantages in paying for the vehicle in cash, but there’s no need to stretch yourself if you don't need to....
Why The Fiat 500 is Great Car to Lease
The Fiat 500 is a small hatchback that is affordable to drive and perfect for inner-city commutes due to its sleek and convenient design. It's similar to other hatchbacks such as the VW Up and Toyota Aygo, but the Fiat 500's retro style is what really makes it stand out. It looks like no other car that...
9 Things To Look Out For When Leasing A Car
Owning a car is a big responsibility, but in terms of affordability and practicality, many people are turning to car leasing as the best way to get themselves on the road. Car leasing deals allow you to pay a fixed monthly sum over an agreed period of time, for your exclusive use of a brand new vehicle....
Should I buy or sell my diesel car?
It is a growing concern for all motorists in the UK right now. Well if you’re a young chap like me you probably heard your Mum or Dad talk about how amazing their diesel cars where / are and how much everyone was backing the change, cheap fuel, cheap tax 50+mpg everywhere you went. Sounds great right?...
Benefits of Buying a Car Instead of Leasing
In today’s day and age, many motorists are deciding to lease their next vehicle instead of purchasing it. While there are a few benefits to this, in most cases it actually makes more sense for a motorist to purchase a car and especially in the used car market. Here are a few of the main benefits to consider with...
The Smart Way to Finance Your Next Car
When it comes to making major financial decisions, most people like to think that they are perfectly capable of weighing up all of the pros and cons of the situation and making carefully considered choices opting for the deals which make the best financial sense. However, when it comes to cars, it often seems that such a rational approach...
Simple Guide to Car Financing
Car finance is becoming more complicated all the time. There are lots of terms out there to explain different ways to finance a car- it's pretty confusing. For example;Personal loan. You don't always have to pay a deposit but you will need a good credit rating. You own the car immediately.
Hire purchase. You don't own the...
Try before you buy your next used car
Are Test Drives Really Necessary?
For most people, a car is the second most expensive single item that they will ever purchase and such a major financial commitment is not one to be undertaken lightly. Absolutely everything we ever buy is chosen on the basis of need, desirability and value for money but different products require different levels of buying...
Peugeot Options for a Mid-Price Family Car
Buying a car is always a purchase that you must carefully consider as it serves such an important role, but this is particularly true for families. Parents need to find a safe, practical and reliable vehicle that is within their budget. This can be challenging, but there are many excellent family cars available on the market which would be...
How To Start A Used Car Sales Business
If you’re looking for a change in the form of a new career, and have decided that you want to turn your passion for cars into paid employment, then there’s no better way than to start a used car sales business.
Dip Your Toe in the Water First
You may be unsure of whether or not to take the plunge, so...
New Cars & Depreciation
There are lots of ways to buy a car. You can pay cash, part ex and arrange finance or any combination of these three. What you do depends on how flush you are and who you are buying from. The UK car market is increasingly competitive with prices getting lower, specs higher and finance deals increasingly flexible (and more...
Thinking about a new car?
The summer is a good time to buy a new car, go cruising and enjoy the weather. Here are some tips on how to maximise your budget, work out what kind of car you really need, and where to look to help you bag a bargain.Maximise you buying power with cashPrivate sellers and commercial retailers will always want to...
How to Afford the Car You Want
Sometimes, getting what you want requires more than just good fortune. Sometimes, it requires a plan and hard work.A car is one of the big ticket items that your financial life is likely to be made up of. If you’re very lucky, you’ll be able to afford to buy it outright, or you won’t have to consider the loan...
Used Car Buying Checklist for Dummies
It can be daunting to buy a second-hand car for many who are not automobile experts. It is for this reason that this checklist has been assembled for anybody to help them to get a great deal on a high-quality used vehicle.10. Identify your budget – Before finding the car of your dreams, it is vital that you establish...
The Best Used Car Choices in 2017
With the year coming to a close it’s a time of change and renewal, the perfect time to trade in your car for something bigger and better, and with the benefit of hindsight you can find the best car for you on the pre-owned market.Why Buy Used?You might think a time of renewal calls for something new but there...
What to Look Out for When Buying a Second-Hand Car
Buying a used car is a great way to save money on your mode of transport. There are so many great deals on used cars that you should be able to find your dream make and model at the right price, but with a lot of risks involved if you don’t know what to look out for, your used...
Selling your first car
Your first car is one which you will remember forever, for all its quirks and delights, the way it felt to drive and the excitement you felt when your feet first pressed the pedals. However, there will come a time when you wish to move on from that treasured first purchase and start the search for an upgrade. This...
Top 5 Luxurious Car Interiors
When it comes to buying a car, (and not just your standard, everyday car), but an expensive prestige one, then the interior is just as important as the exterior. What’s going on in the inside matters just as much as the appearance from the outside, because when you’re the driver, being comfortable, feeling at home and enjoying your car...
Buying A Car – Important Considerations
Most people enjoy the process of deciding which make and model of car to buy. It is a chance to spend weeks flicking through motoring magazines and test-driving cars.This stage of the research process is fun, so most of us are more than happy to do it. Unfortunately, many people buy without having sufficient checks carried out to make...
Internet Car Shopping
Use The Internet To Get The Best Possible Deal On Your New VehicleWhen it comes to getting the best possible deal for the best possible price, it's always an excellent idea to shop around. And when it comes to shopping wisely, the best policy is to make use of your ability to compare and contrast all of the various...
The Booming Small Car Market
Shining the spotlight on the UK’s popular small car marketDo you know that small cars and superminis have made up the majority of the top ten bestselling cars across the UK so far this year? How about the fact that the Ford Fiesta was the bestselling car across the country in 2014?It is clear to see that the small...
German saloons: what’s in the cabin?
German cars are renowned for their quality, so when young professionals are looking for a vehicle to support their status, it’s no surprise that they opt for a sophisticated saloon. However, this market has become massively popular over recent years, so the competition is higher than ever.So, what is it that’s most important to people when choosing an executive...
Which is the best website to sell your car?
Using a car buying service removes a lot of the stress from selling a car. The process is usually simple: you get a valuation, the car is inspected, and all being well you will get a fair price. However, it has become clear in recent years that car buying services can vary greatly in terms of quality. Here, we’ll...
3 Strategies for minimising car depreciation
Three Strategies For Getting the Most Value Out of Your CarIt’s no secret that cars lose value. Everybody knows it, and it happens as soon as you drive your new car off the lot. New cars can lose 15-35% of their value in that first year, depending on the vehicle. Stats like that are used by a lot of...
Top Tips for buying a Used Car
Most people don’t buy their cars brand new; in fact, buying a car straight out of the showroom is simply a terrible investment given that its value can drop by nearly 20% in its first year alone, and taking out a loan to pay for it means you’ll likely end up paying double what it’s actually worth.This is not...
Car Leasing on a Budget
With the cost of living constantly rising, and everyone trying to live within their budget, one of the huge expenses people have to deal with is their car. However, did you know you can actually save money by leasing a car instead?Used car leasing is ultimately cheaper than buying a car outright, and you get the benefit of being able...
The Cargiant Car Quiz!
Cargiant are typically known for being the largest used car supermarket in the world, so if you’re looking for second hand car sales in London then their 28 acre site is the perfect place to start. However if you want to test your iconic car knowledge across some of the biggest movies and television shows of the 60s, 70s,...