NEWS & EVENTS

PUBLISHED ON 7 May 2009

Celebrity Motors

I’m thinking about buying Mike Tyson’s Bentley. Well, it’s either that or Jay Kay’s Ferrari. God, decisions, decisions... it’s just so confusing out there at the moment. I’ve already discounted Rooney’s Aston...( well, he does play for Man Utd after all!).

PUBLISHED ON 7 May 2009

Car Scrap

It can have escaped nobody’s notice that the economy of this country is teetering ever closer to the edge of the abyss, and the only thing standing between us and financial meltdown are
PUBLISHED ON 7 May 2009

Back Seat Driver

It’s been a strange few months for me when it comes to driving. It all started about a year ago when my old man finally had to hand in his license and stop driving.
PUBLISHED ON 20 May 2009

Government Grant

What a week! My brain is turning to porridge. I can only see blurred images. My hands have the shakes. Why? I’ll tell you why... trying to make head or tail of the current ‘new car’ marketplace since the introduction of the Government Car Scrappage scheme. Now, you’ll already know my general views on this system. I honestly just don’t see it making the right

PUBLISHED ON 20 May 2009

Speechless

It’s a rare thing for me, but this week I have been left almost speechless. By the strangest of things! I’ll set the scene slightly. As you will know from previous articles, I can sometimes be said to fit into the category known as ‘grumpy not-so-old men’. I accept this, along with the fact that sometimes I can be a little judgmental about my

PUBLISHED ON 20 May 2009

Daytona Coupe

There’s been a lot of fevered interest in the international fraternity of petrolheads over the last few weeks as an absolute classic car came up for auction. The car in question is the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe! One of only six built to challenge the dominance

PUBLISHED ON 2 June 2009

ECO-OPPORTUNITY

Did you hear the one about the car dealer who refused to take the money you were offering? No, I didn’t think so... especially given the hard times that have befallen the motor trade in recent months. But it’s true, and let me tell you, it was refreshing to hear.
PUBLISHED ON 2 June 2009

COBRA STRIKES OUT!

There’s been a lot of fevered interest in the international fraternity of petrolheads over the last few weeks as an absolute classic car came up for auction.
PUBLISHED ON 2 June 2009

DARLING SAVES THE DAY

It can have escaped nobody’s notice that the economy of this country is teetering ever closer to the edge of the abyss, and the only thing standing between us and financial meltdown are... politicians! And I, for one, am not reassured by that fact.
PUBLISHED ON 2 June 2009

NOW’S THE TIME TO BUY BIG

Ok, I’ll admit it from the start, this isn’t going to be a piece that will make sense to many of you out there. Everywhere we turn these days, we are being told to downsize our cars. We should be buying eco-friendly super minis that allow us to save the world as we drive to work in the morning. And a big part of me agrees with that sentiment. But I think
PUBLISHED ON 19 June 2009

Best Car Warranty

In the world that we live in today, it’s impossible not to see celebrities selling us ‘stuff’ nearly everywhere we look. In magazines, on TV, on the radio, on billboards... they are everywhere. And it’s ok, really. Because we know that it’s just the way of the world. We don’t even have to believe that they really do use the product in question.
PUBLISHED ON 19 June 2009

James Bond Cars

There are few things more iconic than James Bond. And James wouldn’t be Bond without his cars. And the beauty of it all is there is a Bond out there for everyone. I am, myself, a ‘Sean Connery as Bond’ man which gives me the added bonus of the Aston Martin DB5 to drool over. But the better half has always thought Roger Moore was the dishiest and a Lotus that turns..
PUBLISHED ON 19 June 2009

Football Radio

A recent study, commissioned by an insurance firm, has pronounced that tuning into a football match on the radio could potentially lead to accidents. There is now, apparently, ‘cause for concern’ over these findings. No doubt there will be some calling for radio to be banned whilst the car is being driven... although, don’t worry, I’m sure it’ll be fine to pop out..
PUBLISHED ON 19 June 2009

Family Guy

I’ve got a bit of a dilemma. Very soon, I’m going to have to buy a car. Not for me, of course. What sort of motoring writer would I be without my own set of wheels? No, the problem is, because of what I do, I am the designated car ‘expert’ in the family. And, as luck would have it, my brother had, what could loosely be determined as ‘a bit of a mare’ last week.
PUBLISHED ON 19 June 2009

Car Insurance Scam

I’m not an astronaut, although I always thought it sounded cool. Neither am I a jet pilot, a racing driver or a secret agent... and I’m ok with that. What I am is a pretty regular guy with regular (mostly) habits and aspirations. I could lose a few pounds, I could save a bit more, I could do more for charity, I could... you get the picture... just a regular guy.

PUBLISHED ON 19 June 2009

Citroen C3 Picasso

The Citroen C3 Picasso demonstrates the fact that their designers are keeping their eyes firmly on the ball. After some underwhelming examples in the nineties, Citroen have been living up to their once highly regarded reputation for design and performance.

PUBLISHED ON 17 July 2009

Talk your way to a better deal

When searching through our listings for their latest motor, people tend to adopt a careful, practical approach, watching out for the latest bargains and best value deals. Yet on meeting up with sellers, people are often embarrassed by the thought of haggling the price down and pay too much for their used car. Save money on your next used car purchase by following our advice.
PUBLISHED ON 17 July 2009

Used Car Insurance: A Guide

Buying a used car can be a daunting yet ultimately rewarding process. Finding your perfect second hand motor can leave you feeling overwhelmed by relief. Yet insuring one is a further minefield to cross. As a specialist used car website, we can advise you on all aspects of owning a second hand car, including the matter of insurance. Whilst insuring a used car generally requires the same steps as insuring a new one, it is important to remember that a different approach may needed when hunting for the best deal. Premiums may be lower as if a second hand vehicle is damaged or stolen; the insurer’s potential loss is less than that with a new model, so the company can charge less for coverage. At the same time, the age of a car doesn’t affect its ability to inflict damage on other cars or its likelihood of being involved in an accident, so liability rates will remain the same.

PUBLISHED ON 17 July 2009

Best of the Best

Finding the right car for your needs, or for those of your family or business, can be tough. Taking into consideration fuel consumption, safety ratings, insurance premiums and style it can be hard to find a car which ticks all the boxes. But for each category there are cars which sit at the forefront of the sales race ahead of their competitors. With companies registering sales losses of up to 40% in the current economic climate, car sales people are more willing than ever to lower the price of your desired car to meet their targets, and with that in mind here’s a guide to the best cars in each main category.
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