Motorists who desperately need to replace their old banger as soon as possible - but are currently feeling the pinch - may be able to bag a second-hand bargain, if new figures are anything to go by.
A leading car auction company has announced average wholesale prices for used cars have decreased by around 21 per cent....
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Car insurance customers have been slow to adopt environmentally-friendly habits, it has been claimed.
The Campaign for Better Transport admitted there has been a shift in attitude among motorists in recent times- brought about by a combination of concerns about the planet and financial worries. However, it added there...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Motorists who are already shelling out for things like car insurance, road tax and fuel may not be persuaded to buy new vehicles by interest rates cut alone, it has been suggested.
According to the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), although the move could help put drivers looking to borrow money update their cu...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Kia is renowned for its reliability and customer service. Kia ownership is renowned to be trouble free, all cars now come with a seven year warranty that the company backs in full. All Kia cars have been designed and engineered to the highest safety and performance standards.
Motor insurance customers who are young-at...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Car insurance customers keen to see more people opting for environmentally-friendly vehicles may be disappointed by the impact of road traffic electricity, it has been suggested.
According to Clean Green Cars, a green motoring guide, the technology is unlikely to have a significant effect in the UK. Previously, the En...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Motor insurance customers who are concerned they may not have fitted their child's car seat properly are being given the opportunity to get it checked.
Local police forces have launched a service during which a road safety officer will ensure parents have done all they can to provide protection for youngsters in the e...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010The government has revealed it will be introducing new regulations in a bid to tighten the net on people who drive without car insurance.
Under the revised system, anyone who owns a vehicle will be required to have cover. At the moment, people are only breaking the law if they drive without insurance. This closes the ...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Car insurance customers are being short-changed by the government, it has been claimed.
According to the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) Foundation, motorists shell out over £45 billion in road taxes every year, with only £9 billion being reinvested in improving roads. The group claimed this has resulted in mo...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Law-abiding motor insurance customers should welcome the fact that 9,000 drink-drivers have been removed from UK roads recently, it has been suggested.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) claimed the figure demonstrated targeted enforcement campaigns work, adding it is encouraging to see initiatives such as this...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Many of us struggle to make an Anniversary, Birthday or Valentine’s Day special for our loved one; well motor insurance customers looking for a gift which will make any day special have been urged to try something a bit different.
A leading car hire company has suggested, instead of booking a table at a restaura...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Motor insurance holders may be well-advised to take advantage of an offer from their local police. Forces have invited drivers to attend a session during which number plates will be attached more securely.
Officers will be using specially-designed screws which make it harder for thieves to remove registrations. They e...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Those looking for a new car and motor insurance have been given some tips on how to snag the best deal.
Which Car said although many people will be thinking about purchasing a used car, there are some great bargains to be had for new vehicles. The publication has listed "target discounts" which it is encour...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010The Department for Transport has launched a campaign which is designed to give motorists a stark warning that if they violate the speed limit and cause a death, it will haunt them forever.
The campaign is primarily aimed at reducing the speed of urban driving and to make sure speed limits are adhered to. It intends to...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Toyota is a world leader for quality and efficiency. They have been manufacturing cars for over 70 years and in that time have become the world’s largest automobile maker by sales. The company continually strives to improve the efficiency and reliability of its vehicles.
Car insurance customers keen to downsize ...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Motor insurance customers have been advised there are steps they can take to reduce their chances of having their vehicle identities stolen.
Police are urging drivers to fix their number plates in place with special security screws. Officers announced a number of sessions are scheduled to carry out this work. Anyone i...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Used car buyers who do not want to end up with the kind of vehicle that could easily lead to a motor insurance claim have been warned to be cautious.
According to auto information group HPI, a number of criminals are making money by selling on dangerous and stolen models, as well as ones still subject to outstanding f...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010People looking at buying a used vehicle so they can save money may want to get themselves down to a car auctions.
If you have not been to an auction before visit first as a spectator to find out how it all works. Then when you go to buy, take someone who knows about cars with you and who can assess their condition and...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010The majority of motor insurance customers would not be tempted to give up their own vehicles and join a car club in order to save money, new research has revealed.
A study by a website promoting green car issues found nearly two thirds of drivers would be reluctant to take this course of action. However, the online re...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Foreign motorists who do not want to see the cost of their car insurance premiums increase may want to be on their best behaviour after new penalties for road offences have come into force across the UK.
Drivers who live outside the UK will now face the same consequences as British residents. Police and representative...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Citroen was one of the world first mass production car companies outside of the USA. It is a company that prides itself on its pioneering attitude and creative drive. The quality of both products and services is central to the company’s image and to the loyalty shown by customers to the brand.
Arriving in showro...
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