UK Driving Advice

Buying privately should be cheaper however there is a higher elementof risk involved. Always beware when purchasing privately. It is very importantto know the real history of the car and this can be found out though. Any seller should not misrepresent the vehicle. For example if thecar was described as having just one previous owner [...]

Your rights when buying a car are largely determined by who you havebought the car from. Buying from either a “trader in the course of theirbusiness” or from a “private individual” will largely effect this. From a Dealer Buying a car from a dealer means that the law provides maximumprotection and is regarded as the [...]

There are numerous places to buy cars today, each with varyinglevels of price and service. Have a look at the different options and see whatsbest for you. Main Dealers: Main Franchise dealers are often the most expensivebut should the best  the bestpossible customer service. Despite prices being quoted high you can alwayshaggle for a better [...]

Goinggreen is and should be on most people’s agenda in the 21stcentury. Compared to 10 years ago the range of fuels offered to us is so muchmore varied. We’ll have a look at some of the benefits and bad points of usingtraditional fuels and also some of the more recent additions to the market. Petrol [...]

When buying a used car the single most important factor is makingsure your buying what the seller says it is. That counts for whether yourbuying privately or from a garage. If buying privately or from a dealer you should ideally ask to viewthe car at the person’s house or dealers garage. This helps you be [...]

When buying a used car you should always carry out a full inspectionof the car as one which has been poorly maintained could soon cost you a lot ofmoney. As discussed in Used Car Precautions it is always advisable to carryout a Vehicle History Check first. However once you have established that thecar and its [...]

When taking a car for a test drive there are some key things youneed to check and look out for. Our check list will help you go through eachone to make sure your car purchase is the right one. Make sure you check the following -      Gear change – easy and smoothto change between gears. -      Steering [...]

Setting a budget is important whenpurchasing a car because if you don’t then you could end up paying more thanyour bargained for – not just now but in the future with depreciation orfinance payments. Firstly you need to decide a realisticbudget and stick to it despite what the sales man or finance company encouragesyou to [...]

The following can be used as a sales agreement template when purchasing a vehicle. 1. THE PARTIES TO THIS CAR SALES AGREEMENT ARE: 1.1 THE SELLER: First Name(s): Surname: Identity /Social Security or Other number (Specify): Physical Address: 1.2 THE BUYER: First Name(s): Surname: Identity / Social Security or Other number (Specify): Physical Address: The [...]

If the car is not what you expected and you are not happy you shouldact quickly. Through out the whole transaction and purchase process you shouldhave kept all paperwork. This will be important now. Before taking complete ownership of the car you should inspect itand if you are concerned that it is not as advertised [...]