An extended warranty acts a lot like insurance for items which you’ve recently bought. What separates an extended warranty from this definition is simply the time scale we’re talking about; typically one to two years. Cars are often sold with an extended warranty, which is good, as any mechanical problem which may arise from your car during this period could end up costing you a lot of money, but if you are prepared to use your warranty then you can hand the car back in and get your money back, providing the issue didn’t arise from extensive daily use. While this is a good idea, it can sometimes translate into additional costs. This will largely depend upon the type of car you’ve got. An extended warranty isn’t the only type...
Read More »
Buying from an Auction
There are many large car auctions run throughout the country, and you may be surprised to know, but that’s where the majority of second hand car salesman buy their stock. The good news is you can beat them to it, and any individual can enter a car auction and get a really good car at a very cheap price. You don’t get chance to test drive the vehicle in any way, but you can watch the car being driven into the auction room, and usually if a car is in good shape, with a healthy sounding engine, you won’t have many problems. Car auctions have a wide range of cars to choose between, and you can buy anything form brand new vehicles to vintage classics. If you’re looking to buy...
Read More »
Read More »
Knowing When It’s Time to Sell
Cars can begin to decay over time and they’ll need repairs and maintenance to keep them in good shape. The only problem is this cost a lot of money and it’s often a bit more sensible to sell your car and buy a new model. Of course, you can’t sell a car that’s littered with problems and not many people would want to buy it, except for maybe a scrap merchant. This means that you have to know when the time has come to sell your car before it begins to pick up problem after problem. Mileage is usually the best sign, and any car that’s been run over 80,000 miles will need some repairs and maintenance work. You may also want to sell the car before it hits 100,000,...
Read More »
Read More »
Coming Soon – The Jeep Renegade
The Jeep Renegade is a a subcompact crossover SUV and it looks set to hit the market next year. The Renegade is an ideal motor for those who like a comfortable drive both on-road and off-road but it’s a little on the ‘cute’ side. Don’t get us wrong, the car is strong with a turbocharged 160-horsepower engine, but considering the cost – of around £13,000 – you don’t really get a lot of kit for your money. The chassis is based on the Fiat 500L and that’s bound to put a few potential suitors off, but there is some ruggedness about it. That said, Jeeps are popular and the model is really stylish, and it’s going to be a really nice car for those who love on and off-road adventures....
Read More »
Read More »
Eagerly Anticipated – The 2015 Ford Mustang
The 2015 Ford Mustang turns 50 next year, and it’s set to be give a facelift, making it one of the most eagerly anticipated cars to hit the market. It’s priced at a very reasonable £15,000 and that’s a remarkable price for a 300-horsepower V-6 engine. Unlike many American muscle cars, the mustang is rather nimble and the next various is set to be even lighter, and a little bit more compact, making it perfect for British roads and not just American highways. At a much higher price, there will be 435-horsepower V-8 engine models available and speed freaks will already be on the waiting list for the first batch of these models. Watch out for the Mustang next year, it’s certainly going to be a year to celebrate for...
Read More »
Read More »