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National Motor Trade Complaints Line Opens 15 Jul 2009 (News)
0800 692 0825 From today, motorists can be confident of receiving fair and honest services from the automotive sector, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated industry body which has the backing of government and the consumer lobby. Announcing the launch of its new comprehensive website -
CarCraft car supermarket told to clean up its act following Office of Fair Trading investigation 9 Nov 2011 (News)
to warn used car dealers they must comply with the law or face enforcement action. The OFT will shortly be launching a consumer campaign to increase awareness of consumer rights when buying a used car and where consumers can go for advice should they encounter problems after they buy -
Motorists won’t buy online, according to Manheim 5 Apr 2011 (News)
Manheim Auctions, the world’s largest car auction company, has released the results of a survey which shows that motorists lack the confidence to buy online. The poll of 3,000 people revealed that while most will spend up to 18 hours searching for the right car online, two thirds -
Third of buyers would consider buying a car they haven't seen 24 Aug 2018 (News)
. >>> 10 steps to buying a used car Seven out of 10 surveyed said they would consider travelling further to view a used car if they were sent a personalised video first. Since the introduction of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, buyers have had the automatic right to reject -
Car insurers to publish last year’s premium on renewal letters 4 Jan 2016 (News)
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed that general insurance providers, including car insurance companies, will have to tell consumers how much they paid the previous year whenever they contact them about a renewal. The move is designed to encourage more -
Mondeo picks up Scottish car gong 29 Oct 2007 (News)
vice president of communication and public affairs, said that the evening's events had left him "thrilled". "Winning the family car category further underlines that Ford is hitting the right target markets and I would like to thank the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers -
A Grand Monday: Vauxhall Astra Mk4 17 Jun 2019 (News)
It’s very much rooted in banger territory right now, but the Mk4 Vauxhall Astra is a car that has a pretty loyal following, thanks in part to its better than average rust resilience and also for its indestructible powertrains - petrol or diesel, all but the high performance Mk4s -
RAC calls on fuel sellers to lower prices 13 Jul 2016 (News)
. “At a time when both consumer spending and the strength of the UK’s economy are under intense scrutiny in the wake of the EU referendum result, transparency in fuel pricing is crucial and we are therefore calling on retailers to do the right thing and pass on wholesale savings to drivers -
Europcar accused of overcharging customers for repair work 27 Jul 2017 (News)
Rail. It remains to be seen if either of these are affected by the overcharging scandal. Could you be owed compensation? If Europcar are found to breach the Fraud Act 2006, as well as the Consumer Rights Act 2015 Europcar could be fined 10 per cent -
How To Check Out a New Car 27 Aug 2001 (News)
Reader Paul Jones asked: "I like many others will be collecting a new car on Sept 1st from a dealer. This is the first new car I have bought and I would like to know what I should check on the car before driving it off the forecourt and what are my rights if things aren't quite right. e.g -
Hyundai Sales Up as Offers Continue 7 Apr 2009 (News)
, efficient cars with a long warranty and highly competitive pricing. “We have got the right products at the right time,” he says. “Consumers are thoroughly researching their purchases and Hyundai comes out on top in any comparison.” Pushing these figures forward -
Figures prompt renewed calls for scrappage scheme 6 Mar 2009 (News)
the thing to tempt motorists back into showrooms. Director Sue Robinson commented: "Consumers will look to new cars again, given the right impetus." She added: "This scheme is widely supported by car retailers -
Big Increase In Demand For Used Cars 21 Jan 2009 (News)
Despite signs of a continued slowdown in consumer spending, there has been a dramatic rise in volumes of used cars being bought by dealers across the UK over recent weeks, according to EurotaxGlass's. The publisher of Glass's Guide reports that dealers are replenishing their used stocks to satisfy -
MIDLANDS HAS UK’S CHEAPEST USED SUPERMINIS 8 Nov 2007 (News)
, Managing Editor at EurotaxGlass’s. “To secure the best deals, it is clear that consumers must be willing to look outside their local area.” The new asking price data was generated for Stock Profile Intelligence (SPi), a unique service jointly developed by Auto Trader -
Pre Christmas Volvo Sale: S40 1.8s £13,468 8 Dec 2006 (News)
www.newcar4me.com has a Christmas Volvo sale right now Order your new Volvo before the 15th December and receive £50 worth of Marks and Spencer's Vouchers absolutely free. Have a look at just some of the range -
EC Determined to Bureaucratise Motorcycling 4 Mar 2011 (News)
The campaign group 'Right to Ride' reports the following: On the 28th February MEP Wim van de Camp, as Rapporteur, presented his report to TheInternal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) and representatives of theEuropean Commission regarding the EU Commission's proposal -
Car warranty code adopted by AutoProtect 9 Dec 2009 (News)
warranty provider has chosen to subscribe to the new regulation. As a member, the organisation will commit to providing increased consumer protection through the raising of standards with regards to pre-sale information, cancellation rights and protected claims funds on non-insured -
How to buy a used van from a dealer 3 Feb 2017 (News)
coverings, ladder racks, roof racks and internal racking. If you need any of these items then you can make big savings by buying a used van with them already included. Next, get to know your rights . The 2015 Consumer Rights Act requires that any dealer or trader provides -
Ferrari is top of the lots at Autosport sale 16 Jan 2019 (News)
A 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 took top spot at the Autosport International auction over the weekend. One of 52 produced in right-hand drive, it was offered for sale for the first time in more than 20 years from a private collection. Finished in its original Azzurro Hyperion -
Car Lifetime Cost Control From BCA and 2nd Byte 9 Jul 2008 (News)
manufacturers a new way to select and market their wholesale stock to the widest possible audience - from franchised networks to the retail consumer. The BCA/2nd Byte partnership provides end-to-end transparency across the life of the vehicle, improving control at every stage of the process