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buying Blog Posts

Found 24 articles containing "buying"

#1

2025 Is the Year to Buy the Car You’ve Been Promising Yourself!

You know that car you’ve always promised yourself? You need to stop promising and start making it happen. Particularly if your dream car is a petrol model, especially if you want a manual gearbox. Why? Because, we’re running out of them.

28th January 2025
#2 How to choose a car

How to Choose A Car

Choosing a new or used car can be tricky when you're not sure what questions you should be asking! We've compiled the top questions you can consider ask to help find the right car for you.

31st August 2019
#3 how to return your new car

Know Your Rights: How To Reject A Faulty New Car

Buying a new car is an exciting experience, however sometimes things can go wrong. If you're choosing to reject your vehicle, do you know your rights when it comes to do so? We've got everything you need to know in this comprehensive guide.

9th July 2019
#4 what are car buyers looking for?

What Car Buyers Really Think

Buying a new car can be a pretty stressful experience but what is it that you, the general public, really want when you're looking for a new car? What habits do we have when looking for a new car? How often do we change our cars? Why do we buy new cars?

23rd May 2019
#5 What finance option is right for your car guide

How to Finance Your New Car

Car finance. If you're looking for a new car, you're probably looking at finance. What car finance is best for you? Where should you get your car finance from? Is car finance a good idea? All these questions are answered in our comprehensive guide.

11th February 2019
#6 How to check a used car before buying

Car Buying: How To Check A Used Car

There is no excuse for buying an unroadworthy heap. Mileage is irrelevant, unless it is a high miles diesel as they are complex and difficult to fix, or a tiny petrol hatchback which could be worn out. The overriding factor is the condition. It must have an MOT, start stop and not make any nasty noises, belch smoke or drive all over the place. Make sure that is the case by looking carefully at the following…oh and take a mate with you.

13th August 2018
#7 buy a brand new 68 change

September Plate Change - Should You Buy A 68?

September's plate change is upon us bringing the second best time of the year to buy a new car say the experts, or rather car dealers, but is it? Here is how to beat the established car buying system and get a new car for less.

10th August 2018
#8 Where to buy a used car

Where To Buy A Used Car - Which Used Car Sellers Can You Trust?

Buying a used car is all about trust. There are so many places you can go and people you can meet in the car buying process, which is going to be safest? Well, here are the pros and cons of the various options.

14th February 2018
#9 Checks for buying a car

11 Things To Check On A Used Car, Without Getting Your Hands Dirty

Buying a used car can be a hassle. Some cars look good on paper and are duds when you get there. But sometimes, they look as good as listed and that is when you want to make sure you're buying a good car inside and out.

13th February 2018
#10 Diesel cars more likely to breakdown than petrol

Diesel Cars Are 3 Times More Likely To Break Down Than Petrol

Diesel cars have been in the news a lot recently with higher taxes coming into force and London's ultra low emission zone. MotorEasy have now found that diesel cars are three times more likely to go wrong than petrol cars, and it is all down to the way the fuel is burnt.

22nd January 2018
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