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  BIK tax introduction could hurt EV sales 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  and employees also need to know the tax position well into the future so as fleet managers we can convince them that they are the right vehicles to have.” Anna West, head of consumer initiatives at the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles, which is charged with encouraging
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  BIK tax introduction could hurt EV sales 22 Feb 2014 (News)
  and employees also need to know the tax position well into the future so as fleet managers we can convince them that they are the right vehicles to have.” Anna West, head of consumer initiatives at the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles, which is charged with encouraging
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  Ferrari leads the way at Bonhams' new Spa auction 28 May 2013 (News)
  Bonhams' first ever sale held at the Spa Classic certainly attracted a top-end prices for the lots thanks to a combination of the right people, events and cars. Highlights include strong-performing Ferraris, and more than half a million euros for a Lamborghini Miura P400
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  FCA Outlaws Dealers Making a Fast Buck on GAP Insurance 15 Jul 2015 (News)
  on the same day. Independent GAP Insurance provider ALA believes that the new rules that comer into effect on 1st September 2015 will greatly benefit consumers by making it easier for them to shop for GAP insurance. Add-on GAP insurance premiums bought via car dealers are often significantly
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  Dacia Duster to Arrive in UK From Under £10,000 23 Mar 2012 (News)
  weeks. In the meantime, smart consumers eager to be the first to find out more in the lead-up to UK launch are invited to sign-up for regular news updates at www.dacia.co.uk   With household budgets being squeezed more than ever, value-for-money is fast
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  Don't pedal home drunk, says IAM 29 Jul 2010 (News)
  ). Although drink-driving is socially unacceptable, many people wouldn't think twice about cycling home after consuming more than the legal blood-alcohol limit for driving. Neil Greig, IAM Director of Policy and Research said: "Cycling crashes are underreported, and we need more research
• Insurance Rip Offs To Continue 18 Oct 2011 (News)
  and are waiting for when the time is right.’ "The idea of amalgamating claims management companies and law firms was last week welcomed by justice minister Jonathan Djanogly when he spoke at a House of Commons transport committee hearing on the cost of motor insurance. "Djanogly said the mergers
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  Drivethedeal Offers a Half Price Car 14 Mar 2009 (News)
  , but it really is a buyers’ bonanza right now and by using drivethedeal.com car buyers don’t even have the hassle of haggling." “The car makers have got thousands of cars in stock to sell, and people have been snapping them up at big discounts. However, our research has shown
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  Use public money to bring new car buyers back to forecourts, Government urged 5 Feb 2018 (News)
  research suggests a lack of consumer confidence cost the industry an estimated £2.6 billion in 2017 alone. The Government needs to act now to incentivise new car buyers back to forecourts before this decline causes real damage." Business and private sales fell by a respective 29.7
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  SAAB Owners To Benefit From 25% Reduction in Warranty Premiums 3 Dec 2011 (News)
  new car. In fact, 53% of SAAB 9-3s (2002 onwards) suffer faults in an average year, with 30% of those claims as a result of electrical problems. Warranty Direct managing director, Duncan McClure Fisher said: "These are pretty scary times for SAAB owners right now
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  Michelin campaigns for introduction of worn tyre ratings 12 May 2017 (News)
  the right tyres for their needs. Industry test bodies and consumer organisations would also need to start comparing and tested tyres when they're worn to the limit.  “Safety is a result of overall performance, not just tread depth," said Roget. "Our tyres are designed to work right
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  HONEST JOHN PARTNERS COMPARECONTRACTHIRE.COM 10 Jun 2009 (News)
  outs and consumers and recognises the importance of working with a motoring related website with an impeccable track record. Honest John site visitors will now be able to compare car and van contract hire prices directly from some of the leading contract hire companies, including Arval
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  46% of new car buyers want to buy online 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Recent research from Capgemini and Autotrader suggests that 46% of new car buyers want to buy their car online. Car buyers have indicated a desire to do everything from comparing cars and shopping and arranging car finance online right through to getting the car delivered
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  Which Car Parts Wear Out First? 9 Nov 2010 (News)
  time – like the bearings in a water pump – could set you back an average of £209 to fix. Meanwhile, larger components like gearboxes cost on average £1,378.65 to put right.   “The statistics
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  Check the V5 against the VIN 24 May 2009 (News)
  or choose to ignore them because their heart tells them it’s a dream buy, they are leaving the door wide open for cloners. If you buy a clone you stand to lose the car and the money you paid for it, as the stolen vehicle will be returned to its rightful owner. By educating consumers to conduct
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  Mazda 3 Prices Held Until 30th April 18 Mar 2009 (News)
  appealing. While competitor cars are suffering price hikes this spring, Mazda’s core attributes, specifications and ‘fixed’ prices stand out as uniquely attractive. “As well as offering consumers exceptional standard equipment on each Mazda3, we are also maintaining
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  Used car buyers queue up for quality 19 Aug 2009 (News)
  stock of nearly 1000 cars, so if we don’t have the car a buyer is looking for right now, there’s a good chance we will soon.’   Top 10 ‘second chance’ cars
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  New car registrations down 35 per cent as one in five dealerships remain closed 6 Jul 2020 (News)
  for a scrappage scheme.   “July figures will probably give us a clearer idea where consumer confidence and appetite to buy is right now. By that time, any pent-up demand for new vehicles will have dissipated, enabling us to see where we really are," said Alex Buttle, director
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  Future Classic Friday: Hyundai Coupe 7 Apr 2017 (News)
  in automotive history. It was the first Korean car to prove that manufacturers such as Hyundai could do more than just create cars as consumer goods.  The lithe, sweeping lines were based on those of the 1992 HCD1 concept car, the first styling study to emerge from Hyundai's new design studio
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  Supermarket giant enters the used car market 4 Apr 2011 (News)
  , comments: 'When buying a used car, consumers want to know they can trust the information supplied, that they are getting value for money and a good product, all supported by good customer service. Importantly they also want to be able to take their time to make the right purchase for them