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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.
Best medium cars - The Car Expert
WEBBMW 1 Series (2011 to 2019) Expert Rating: D. The BMW 1 Series received mostly good to very good scores from the UK media, especially for the high-performance M140i model. Reviewers generally praised the car's driving dynamics, but criticised the lack of …
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).
Best medium SUVs - The Car Expert
WEBMercedes-Benz EQC (2019 to 2023) Expert Rating: C. The Mercedes-Benz EQC takes on premium medium SUV rivals with pace and a classy interior, but loses out on space and driving fun.
Redex fuel additive trial: the verdict - The Car Expert
WEB4 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 ...
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 …
How accurate is your car speedometer? - The Car Expert
WEBFeb 11, 2022 · The law for car speedometers in the UK. The UK law is based on the EU standard, with some minor changes. A speedo must never show less than the actual speed, and must never show more than 110% of actual speed + 6.25mph. So if your true speed is 40mph, your speedo could legally be reading up to 50.25mph but never less than 40mph.
Personal Contract Purchase: the PCP explained - The Car Expert
WEBSep 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 used car warranty providers
WEBMay 22, 2024 · The AA is best known as a roadside assistance company so it’s no surprise that 12 months basic breakdown cover is one of the standard features of its used car warranty. With cover provided by Warranty Management Service Ltd, the AA has ten years of experience in this particular field of vehicle insurance.
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