Family cars from €10,000 – €20,000
There is a lot of choice here given the size of the budget in this category and something to suit both small and large families writes Geraldine Herbert Ford Fiesta With smart styling and the option of five doors the Fiesta is a perennial favourite among small families. Fuel economy and CO2 emissions have been reduced thanks to the addition of some advanced engines and Fiesta buyers can now choose between a 1.0 and 1.25 litre...
Why it pays to shop around for Car Finance
Want to drive a good deal on car finance, do some research and shop around writes Geraldine Herbert There are three main options for financing a new car; a personal/car loan, buying on hire purchase or through a personal contract purchase (PCP). 1) Borrowing money from a bank, building society or credit union gives you ownership of a car. The best way to compare loans is on APR – the annual percentage rate as this allows you work...
PCPs – An affordable way to buy a new car
The long-suffering motor industry has come up with a new payment plan in an effort to allow customers to buy new cars without feeling the pinch. Geraldine Herbert explains what PCPs are and how do they differ from other forms of car finance. Despite a fall in the number of cars sold in the first six months, the car industry is responding with some tempting new finance offers to encourage buyers back into the showrooms. These days few...
