The best websites for buying a new or used car
May 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.
Should I buy a Cat S or Cat N used car? - The Car Expert
Jun 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).
Personal Contract Purchase: the PCP explained - The Car Expert
Sep 8, 2022 · A personal contract purchase (PCP) is a specific type of hire purchase (HP) finance agreement, and it will often be shown on a finance contract as a hire purchase. It’s often incorrectly referred to as a personal contract plan (rather than purchase). The main difference between PCP and HP finance is how the monthly payments are structured.
The UK’s best car breakdown providers 2024 | The Car Expert
Apr 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.
The best websites for selling your car in 2024 | The Car Expert
Jul 16, 2024 · It was also one of The Car Expert’s platinum partners. In early 2024, Cazoo decided to stop operating as an online car dealer and become an online marketplace, much like Auto Trader and Motors. In July 2024, Cazoo was acquired by Motors and the transition to an online marketplace is well underway.
The UK's best car subscription providers 2024 | The Car Expert
As of October 2024, prices start £459/month for a SEAT Ibiza on three-month contract. But it’s not just family runabouts on offer – Wagonex can help you out with a Ferrari Roma (£8.5k/month), Lamborghini Urus (£12.5k/month) or a Maserati MC20 (a snip at just £7.8k/month) if you’d like a supercar for the summer….
Redex fuel additive trial: the verdict - The Car Expert
4 September 2018. I’ve just finished a three-month trial of Redex fuel system additives in my Mazda MX-5 to see if I could feel any increase in my car’s performance or measure any significant difference in its fuel economy. Since May, I’ve been recording my fuel economy every time I fill up the tank – manually noting down the litres ...
The UK's best GAP insurance providers 2024 | The Car Expert
Feb 9, 2024 · ALA Insurance* URL: ala.co.uk/gap-insurance Competitively priced, ALA is one of the best-known GAP insurers around. They have a near-perfect reputation across both Vehicle Replacement and Return-to-Invoice policy type (for more info, read our guide to GAP insurance terminology).. Though not always the cheapest, the coverage is exceptionally fair, with no mileage restrictions, a claim period of ...
Rejecting a car - your consumer rights - The Car Expert
Jan 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 …
The best websites for checking a car before you buy
Jul 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 ...