Ok so it is now nearly the end of October and it is being reported that new car sales in September were at the lowest levels in a very long time. It is also to be known that none of the major car manufacturers actually posted profits throughout the UK, Europe and in America. First of all it was pretty obvious that there was going to be a decrease in profit for new cars given the amount that we have seen on the roads. Usually, going back to this time last year, by the second week of September there is usually a huge influx of cars with new registrations on the road. However, this year it seems that there was not and even now with it being almost 8 weeks since the release date, the amount of cars on the road with 58 plates is a lot less than normal. So are people buying used cars instead? Well the answer is yes and no. Read the rest of this entry »
Our reality in economic terms is the reality of economic recession. Despite this gloomy financial climate not all prices are going down and not all goods loose in value. On the contrary, fuel prices are rising again, which hits certain segments of economy and van drivers. The prediction is that that the last year’s average highs of 133.1 pence per single litre of diesel and 119.5 pence per single litre for unleaded petrol could again be exceeded within the coming twelve months. Those high prices could severely affect owners of SUV’s and vans. If anyone is about to buy new or used vans now, it is wise to consider the engine capacity and average distances covered within a month. Read the rest of this entry »
Soon after the Classic model of Land Rover was launched in 1970, it quickly became successful in the car market and established a reputation for itself. First gaining popularity among wealthier members of the farming community, and later with drivers in towns, the used Land Rover Classic was one of the British Motor Industry’s proudest success stories ever. When the production of used Land Rover Classic ceased at the end of 1995, it still looked quite fresh and fashionable, as if being able to still compete for the car market. Read the rest of this entry »
Car supermarkets are simply establishments which do business all year round. It seems to be that they are yet seen a little bit more positively by customers than car dealerships. What could be the reason? Going to any dealer basically means that you know more or less what you want, you are rather determined to get it and you know almost everything about the car you want to drive. And car supermarkets seem to take benefit the other way round. Read the rest of this entry »
Up until now people have got used to the fact that the newer the car, the better it is in terms of environment protection standards, and the less the driver will pay in car taxes. With the new taxation rules it does not hold validity any more. One could also say that new used car taxation rules were somehow imposed more by the ubiquitous economic crisis than by real needs of environment protection. While concentrating on a used car purchase the driver shall bear in mind that they would have to pay up to £1,000 a year for buying a second-hand vessel belonging to the so-called “worst polluter” category. Not being on the tight budget and being able to afford a better model, the buyer could move towards any car which seems to be environmentally friendly. The general rule in the new taxation of used cars states – an environmentally friendly vehicle is the one which does not distribute huge quantities of carbon dioxide with the emission limit set around 250g. Read the rest of this entry »
In spite of the fact that times are hard, no doubt about that, there are some financial instruments available for common use during such difficult periods. Business itself does not like emptiness, which is certainly true in the case of car financing options such as car credit. A potential car buyer is able to find many Internet services offering such functions of finding the dream car by applying online through various Websites, obtaining a list of lenders who will be willing to lend money for that purpose and, in conclusion, getting car credit for the dream car. Read the rest of this entry »
The car’s name sounds Spanish indeed. However, this seems to be the total of Spanish elements within this machine. All others are a mixture of ideas from companies participating in its production. The used Seat Ibiza received an Italian-designed body and Porsche-designed engines along with some Volkswagen technological solutions. As car experts say, the used Seat Ibiza is a European vessel truly. The vehicle is equipped with a whole variety of engine types depending on the production year. Read the rest of this entry »
