The obvious advantage of buying uses cars is cost. If you don’t have a lot of money and you want to get your hands on some wheels it can be the perfect solution. But buying a used car can have other advantages too. continue reading »

The obvious advantage of buying uses cars is cost. If you don’t have a lot of money and you want to get your hands on some wheels it can be the perfect solution. But buying a used car can have other advantages too. continue reading »

Before looking for a used car you should make sure to do some research. By doing this you can try to make it as easy as possible to get a great deal. It is well known that more and more people are being particularly careful about the way they are parted with their cash these days. continue reading »

Whether you should buy a new or a used car is something that you will be asking yourself when the time comes to replace your existing car. Most cars these days are built to last so it would make sense to pay less for a used car as you can almost certainly be guaranteed that it will last for many years.

Many new cars are not very good value for money especially since they do lose a lot of their value in the first couple of years and they are very expensive to buy. continue reading »

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There is a host of information relating to new cars such as features, performance and other specifications. You will also be bombarded with information relating to how environmentally friendly the car is including the fuel efficiency and the CO2 emissions of the car. These are big selling points these days as most of us want to do our bit for the environment and car manufacturers know this. continue reading »

For those who would prefer to save their money for a great used car rather than a new one then this is the article for you. You may find that some used cars are better value than others. Because some used cars depreciate at a faster rate than others they can be a great buy. continue reading »

When buying a used car it is possible to negotiate with the dealer or private seller for a cheaper price. It is normal for buyers to try to get something knocked off the price of a used car and the seller will be prepared for this so will more than likely have upped the price in preparation. You could end up paying more for the car than necessary if you fail to haggle for a cheaper price. continue reading »

VAT charges are set to rise again from 15% to 17.5% on 1st January 2010 and this is causing concern among some new car buyers who feel the prices may become too high. However, there is one online company that has promised to keep their prices the same and absorb the increase themselves. Autoquake.com is the biggest online seller of used cars in the United Kingdom and they are prepared to cushion the blow to the consumer by covering the cost of the VAT increase themselves. continue reading »

If you have an old car that you want to replace, you could take it to the car dealers and trade it in against the price of the new car or you could try to sell it privately. You will more than likely get more money if you sell it yourself but it will involve some preparation work on your side.

You will need to get any paperwork together that relates to the car. continue reading »

A lot of people are unsure whether they should buy a used car from a private seller or whether it would be better to try a used car auction instead. Although most people are sure that whichever source they choose it will be cheaper than buying from a car dealer.

The problem with car auctions is that they are not normally advertised widely so most people are actually unaware when they are being held. continue reading »