Car Prices
New car registrations up in December
The new car market rose by 38.9% to become the third best December on record and highest since 2005, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Alfa Romeo announces MiTo MultiAir prices
Alfa Romeo UK has just announced pricing of its revolutionary MultiAir engined MiTo range, set to arrive here in spring 2010.
Saab prices falling, bargain opportunity for car buyers
General Motors are due to announce their plans for Saab on 7th January. It is touch and go whether the brand will be sold or closed. According to Used Car Expert Magazine prices on Saabs have been depressed for the last 18 months.
Beat VAT increase with a used car from Autoquake.com
Car buyers can beat the VAT increase with a used car from Autoquake.com, as January's new tax rate pushes up the price of new cars.
Buying online saves car buyers £10 million
Car buyers have saved almost £10 million in 2009 by shopping at Autoquake.com, UK online used car retailer.
Christmas bargains from carsite.co.uk
Carsite.co.uk has picked five festive bargains this week, perfect last minute Christmas gifts, with up to £1,625 savings against recommended CAP retail prices.
Skoda announces Superb Estate pricing
Prices for the award-winning new Skoda Superb Estate have been announced. Prices start at just £17,715 OTR for the Superb Estate S with the 1.4 TSI 125bhp engine.
Used car price realignment continues
BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that average used car values have decreased for the third month running. The overall average value for cars sold in November was £5,903 – a fall of £118 (2%) compared to October. A further point also came off the CAP comparison, which now stands at 94.45% of Clean figures.
Car buyers urged to move fast before festive deals run-out
If Santa is thinking of upgrading his seasonal transport from reindeer-power to horse power then he had better get a move on.
Used car buyers face double price rise in January
Used car buyers could face a price rise double whammy from 1 January, warns independent car advice site honestjohn.co.uk.
Nearly £20 billion to be spent on second-hand cars
Around 3.7 million people, 8% of the adults in Great Britain, plan to buy second-hand cars in the six months leading up to the end of February 2010, according to new research from Sainsbury's Finance.
Recession driving car buying online
New car sales surged last month, with a 57.6% increase over November 2008, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – yet, while national new car sales in January to November 2009 are still down 8.8% on the same period last year, Auto eBid new car sales increased a whopping 99.6%.
Beware a write-off masquerading as a bargain
BBC1’s The One Show this week has highlighted the ongoing threats facing used car buyers and reported how vehicle checks, including the HPI Check, can help buyers avoid buying a written off vehicle masquerading as the perfect used car.
Confusion reigns over VAT rise on new cars
Research from Auto eBid has uncovered confusion and misleading advice over the impact of the New Year VAT rise on new car purchases. The revolutionary car buying website has also clarified the policies of key UK dealers, for the first time.
Rise in VAT to hit consumers’ wallets in 2010
New research from Auto Trader reveals that the imminent rise in national VAT will have a significant effect on consumers in 2010, with 30% of people admitting they will be forced to reconsider their spending habits.