5 tips to get the best car finance deal
While there’s nothing quite like driving a new car off the forecourt, first you need to get up to speed on your finance options, writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Haggle Don’t be afraid to haggle before making any car purchase and agreeing on a finance deal. Obviously the more money you are spending on the car the greater the scope for manoeuvring but regardless of the price it is always worth trying to negotiate. If you can’t secure a...
Suzuki S-Cross 1.4
The cheerful Suzuki S-Cross is a good option for those who want a smart crossover without paying premium prices writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? In the interests of full disclosure I should probably admit I have a soft spot for Suzukis. My first car was a red Suzuki Swift; it went like a rocket and I loved it. All these years later, I still see Suzukis through a nostalgic prism. Long before other car manufacturers moved from the...
Audi Q3 Sportback TFSI e
Audi’s attractive Q3 plug-in hybrid can match key rivals in its category — but the savings on the road may not be enough to justify the high price writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? These days, there seem to be two kinds of motorists — those who drive an SUV and those who want to drive one. They now make up over 50% of new cars sold, and sales show no signs of slowing down. our test car, the Audi Q3 TFSI e — a plug-in hybrid...
Seven things to know about new EU Speed limiters
From July 6th all newly launched vehicles, sold in Europe, will be fitted with intelligent speed assist technology (ISA) so what does this mean for drivers and crucially road safety asks Geraldine Herbert 1. All newly launched vehicles i.e. new models of car, van, bus and lorry sold in Europe, will be fitted with intelligent speed assist technology (ISA) from July 6th. It won’t be until July 2024 that the requirement will...
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI R-Line
The new, roomier Volkswagen Polo, with its dapper Digital Cockpit and super safety features, will appeal to fans — but will it convert new buyers asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? Anyone who regularly squeezes in and out of tiny car-park spaces could be forgiven for thinking the spaces have gotten smaller over time. The effort involved to avoid a dent or a scratch is enough to send your blood pressure soaring, while getting out of...
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