PCP deals from €300 or less per month
Thinking of buying on a PCP (Personal Contract Plan), we have five cars for €300 or less per month writes Geraldine Herbert Honda HR-V Honda may have pioneered the concept of the small sports utility vehicle (SUV), when the original HR-V model was launched in 1998, but it was Nissan that changed the way we think about family motoring with its Qashqai. Designed to appeal to young families unimpressed by the typical mini-MPV, the latest...
Family cars from €30,000 – €40,000
With many of the luxury manufacturers dipping into this market with lower priced models designed to attract younger buyers, the premium 30,000 – 40,000 category has become seriously competitive writes Geraldine Herbert Audi A3 The Audi A3 is one of the most classy hatchbacks around and exudes an air of quality but you will pay a premium for the badge and the A3 is more expensive than more mainstream competitors. Inside it has a...
Hatchback Guide – Audi A3
Launched at the end of last year, the third generation Audi A3 may look much like its predecessor but is fresh from the ground up. Inside it has a beautifully crafted interior and thanks to a longer wheelbase and wider track, it feels a lot more spacious. Available with a bewildering array of options and variations, the 1.6-litre TDI diesel with 99g/km and fuel consumption of 74.3mpg is the one to opt for. On the road it is lively and...
Hatchback Guide
Buying a new car is an expensive business, but making the right choice will save you time and money when you come to re-sell. If you are in the market for a hatchback there has never been a better choice. Geraldine Herbert guides you through some of the options Partial as we are to our booted saloons, we have been embracing hatchbacks for the daily commute. These three- and five-door models are now the most popular types of car among...
Question: Family Car for Two kids, 20K to spend
Question Hi, I came across your website today and found it brilliant as I’m looking to buy a car. I have a budget of around 20K and not decided yet on second hand or new. I currently drive a ford focus 1.4 ltr engine (I like the size but could go slightly bigger in both car & engine size) What I need from a car: – City driving (and not too hard to park in smaller spaces) – Motorway driving and long trips across...
