The best websites for buying a new or used car
WEBMay 2, 2024 · URL: vertumotors.com. They say: “Find your perfect new or used car”. Used cars: YES (2,607 cars as of May 2024) New cars: YES. As one of the largest car (and van) retailers in the UK – incorporating Bristol Street Motors and Macklin Motors – Vertu is well placed to offer a wide range of both new and used vehicles.
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WEBThe Car Expert provides award-winning, impartial advice on every aspect of buying or owning a car in 2024, plus unique Expert Ratings for every new car – and was officially recognised as the UK's best automotive website in 2022.
Should I buy a Cat S or Cat N used car? - The Car Expert
WEBJun 26, 2021 · Used car dealers are obliged to declare that the car is a Cat S or Cat N. It must also be clearly stated in any advertisement. Furthermore, as a vehicle history check will flag up whether the car is an insurance write-off, most dealers will publish the results of that search (however that shouldn’t stop you doing your own research).
Who makes the most reliable engines? - The Car Expert
WEBMar 24, 2014 · “If only everything in life was as reliable as Volkswagen” posited the famous 1987 advert for the Volkswagen Golf. Similarly, Audi declares: “Vorsprung durch Technik.”Loosely translated, this means “advancement through technology” and both of these slogans are designed to instil a feeling of confidence in …
Car finance: Voluntary termination of a PCP or HP - The Car Expert
WEBSep 12, 2022 · Voluntary termination is one of the most misunderstood aspects of PCP car finance, so we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to explain your right to end your agreement early if you need to.. As we head towards the end of 2022, a new cost-of-living crisis is sweeping the UK (and most of the rest of the world), putting enormous strain on people’s household finances.
Rejecting a car - your consumer rights - The Car Expert
WEBJan 24, 2023 · The Consumer Rights Act. Since October 2015, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 has been the legislation that covers consumer retail sales in the UK. It replaced the old Sale of Goods Act that dates back to the 1970s. The Act does cover new and used cars bought from a trader for consumer (private) use. A trader can be either a franchised dealer or an independent garage.
The UK’s best car breakdown providers 2024 | The Car Expert
WEBApr 12, 2024 · There are five cover levels: One Star (from £19.75) provides car breakdown cover in the UK, if your vehicle breaks down more than a quarter of a mile from your home. The service provides roadside assistance and roadside recovery for you, your vehicle and your passengers up to 10 miles from the breakdown.
How does the UK number plate system work? - The Car Expert
WEBAug 23, 2024 · For cars registered between September and February, it’s slightly more complicated. The numeric code equals the year (as of September) plus 50. So a car registered from September 2024 until February 2025 will have the number 74 (= 24 + 50). A car registered in September 2006 – February 2007 …
The best websites for checking a car before you buy
WEBJul 27, 2024 · The RAC runs a similar series of vehicle checks to its main rival. The ‘Basic’ test costs £116, and is a 218 point mechanical and structural inspection plus a three-mile road test. Move up to ‘Comprehensive’ for £209 and you’ll get a 307 point check with a ten-mile road test. At £267, the ‘Advanced’ test includes diagnostic ...
Best medium cars - The Car Expert
WEBToyota Prius. Expert Rating: -. The fifth-generation Toyota Prius is both efficient and enjoyable on the road, but rivals have more headroom in the back. Once the second-most important sector of the market after superminis, the medium car segment is now on something of a gradual slide.
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