Is pre-registering cars good or bad for the motorist?
The car market is finally showings signs of recovery but there are still growing numbers of nearly-new cars writes Geraldine Herbert Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) this week showed that the car industry was finally recovering. Sales were up 26% on the period last year and sales in July showed an increase of more than 50% on the same month last year. According to the CSO 99,950 new cars were registered by the end of...
Five tips to cut the cost of servicing
With rising fuel prices, road tax, insurance and parking is it any wonder that more and more people are opting to hold on to their car for longer. But the older your car is the more expensive it is to keep on the road, so we have five tips to cut the cost of servicing writes Geraldine Herbert Shop around An older car can cost up to 50% more to maintain each year than a new one, so it pays to shop around when it comes to...
Discounts and deals galore for the savvy car buyer
Christmas can come early, if you don’t need 151 plates says Geraldine Herbert The start of a new year may be a good time to make resolutions, but if you are after a car bargain the end of the year is the best time to get a great deal on a new or nearly new car. So while many new car buyers relish the idea of a 151 registration plate for those who are prepared to settle for a 142 or 141, the savings can be significant. There are...
Christmas can come early, if you don’t need 14 plates
At the end of the year as our thoughts switch to Christmas, mistletoe and mulled wine, trawling though car dealerships is unlikely to be high on your agenda, but if you are after a bargain then think again, this is the very best time to get a great deal on a new or nearly new car. While many new car buyers relish the idea of a 141 registration plate, for those who are prepared to settle for a 131 or 132 car the savings can be...
