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The Recession has meant the children up to the age of 31 are still on parent’s car insurance policies. Just a year ago, this figure was 25. Price comparison website, uSwitch.com has uncovered that 2.5 million UK drivers are paying to have their children insured as named drivers on their … [Read more...]
Buy a ‘low-risk’ car As a young driver, you'll pay significantly less for your insurance if you opt for a car with a small engine. Superminis, for example, are generally placed in low-risk insurance groups – making them much cheaper to insure. Take a Pass Plus course Pass Plus is a training … [Read more...]
Each week we have have a look at whats come in the inbox. This week it is OK to say bugger! If it were me, I would be saying more than bugger!!! … [Read more...]
Want to listen to your iPod, but stuck with your old car cassette deck? Belkin have got what appears to be the perfect solution with this cassette adapter. The technology is far from new. Back in the 1990s these devices were designed for use with portable CD players. Fast forward to the iPod age … [Read more...]
Progress is a funny thing. Twenty to thirty years ago, small cars were just that – small. The majority were also slow, noisy, uncomfortable and unsafe. Fast forward to 2009 and the supermini sector is now full of cars that bear more resemblance to much more upmarket models. Take the Renault Modus … [Read more...]
5 October 2009 Volvo Car UK has announced prices for the new C30 SportCoupe and C70 coupe/convertible. The Volvo C30 starts from only £14,495 OTR for the 1.6 S, while customers can purchase a new Volvo C70 2.0D S for £25,995 OTR. The new Volvo C30 and C70 were unveiled at the IAA Frankfurt Motor … [Read more...]
Philip Shoulder How quickly time flies – it only seemed last month that I had paid my car insurance, but there was the renewal sitting on the mat once again. And no surprises that it was more expensive than last year at £355. So there was nothing left to do but click around and hit the price … [Read more...]
Philip Shoulder Back in February it was suggested by Which? Car Magazine that 4x4 popularity had plummeted, with the downsizing of cars becoming a “Significant trend”, amid soaring fuel prices, and proposed punitive tax measures, which would force owners to ditch 4x4 luxury for 2-wheel drive … [Read more...]
Philip Shoulder There are a whole host of different auction companies dotted across the country. Manheim and BCA being some the largest. Thousands and Thousands of cars up for auction – with sources varying from fleet companies, big and small dealer networks, finance and leasing companies and … [Read more...]
Philip Shoulder So you’re looking to buy a car at bargain prices and have heard that car auctions are a good place to find one? Well maybe that was true once – but it certainly hasn’t been my experience of them. There are a whole host of different auction companies dotted across the … [Read more...]