Buy a used car with confidence
When buying a used car, how do you know that the car is reliable or that it is actually worth the price tag writes Geraldine Herbert While your lifestyle needs and budget should be at the top of your list of things to consider there are a few simple steps you should take to ensure you’re getting a good car for the right price. 1) Pay the right price Do some research to determine if you are being asked to pay a fair price. Search...
How To Choose Your Next Car
In the market for a new vehicle? This should be an exciting period as there is nothing like getting behind the wheel of a new car, but many motorists find it to be a stressful, lengthy and arduous process. One of the main reasons why this is the case is that many people do not know what they are looking for and, due to the sheer size of the market, this can make it intimidating. In order to choose the right car for you, there...
PCP deals from €150 or less per month
Thinking of buying on a PCP (Personal Contract Plan), we have five cars for €150 or less per month writes Geraldine Herbert Citroen C1 The funky styling of the new C3 may be grabbing headlines at the moment but if you are the market for an affordable supermini then Citroen’s C1 should be definitely be on your radar. With a cheeky personality, smart styling and frugal running costs, the C1 is Citroën’s answer to modern city...
Tips to avoid problems when buying a used car
Buyer Beware – we look at the possible pitfalls when buying a used car include stolen vehicles, write-offs and outstanding finance, writes Geraldine Herbert From buying a stolen car to a dangerous write-off you need to be aware of the possible pitfalls when buying a used car. WRITES-OFFS: According to Motorcheck.ie there are approximately 60-70,000 cars written off in Ireland annually. Of these about half (30,000) would be what...
Definitive guide to PCP deals
Personal Contract Plans (PCP) are a popular way to stretch a budget but there are some things to bear in mind, writes Geraldine Herbert Car sales are booming with almost 125,000 new registrations in 2015, up more than 30 per cent on 2014, according to figures from the SIMI. Sales so far for this year show similar increases and 2016 is set to be the third consecutive year of growth. The depressed car market of the past few years has...
