Getting it right: Motoring expert shares five top tips for buyers of second-hand cars, before signing on the dotted line. (All words and photographgs from The Motor Ombudsman). With used cars proving a popular choice amongst motorists, as nearly eight million changed hands last year, The Motor Ombudsman has shared some key pointers on what to look out for when buying a second-hand vehicle … [Read more...]
Honda Civic i-DTEC – Genuinely economical! Retrospective road test – and buying used.
Kim Henson writes... While some drivers will only buy new cars, for others there are some excellent secondhand buys available at a fraction of the price of a new model, and running costs can be light on your wallet, BUT you need to proceed with care. Here Kim explains, using his own Honda Civic as an example… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). Writing often about new … [Read more...]
Advice about buying a good used (not abused) car
Advice about buying a good used (not abused) car Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports… If you cannot afford to buy a new-plated car from 1st March there is a massive choice of used cars out there and whether for convenience, cost, or quality, Brits’ interest in used cars is showing no sign of waning. Nevertheless, buying a used car is still a significant financial commitment, … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman urges caution when buying a used car
The Motor Ombudman advises taking great care to avoid cutting corners when buying a secondhand car... They tell us: Research by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that over seven in ten consumers (73%1) would buy a car that was used rather than new in 2023 to help save money. For more than a quarter of them (28%), it would be their first experience of buying a secondhand … [Read more...]
Secondhand buying – proceed with care! Robin Roberts advises… and bought a Toyota…
Buy with your head (not your heart!)… ...says Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Robin ventures into the used car market in the form of a tidy Toyota Auris, but first gives sound advice on how to avoid pitfalls and scams when buying used… Car buying scams are on the rise, driven by criminals hoping to take advantage of drivers searching online for their next set of wheels. The … [Read more...]