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Consider finance options in used car purchase

Posted in Car Dealers News on the 20 Aug 2008

Motorists looking to purchase a used car could be missing out on extra savings by refusing to haggle with the price.
New research from esure car insurance revealed that 64 per cent of people looking to buy a car were expecting to purchase a used model, but only 68 per cent admitted they would bring [...]

British drivers missing out on value of number plates

Posted in Car Dealers News on the 20 Aug 2008

A third of British drivers cannot identify the age of a car from its number plate, new research has found.
Readers of Honest John took part in a British Car Auctions (BCA) survey and were asked to identify the youngest car from four by looking at the number plate.
A total of 32 per cent were [...]

New version of Proton Gen-2 unveiled

Posted in Car Dealers News on the 10 Jul 2008

Proton Cars has launched a new version of its popular Gen-2 hatchback - available now in dealerships across the UK.
A quick look at the publicity photos reveals that the Gen-2 hatchback now boasts a new sporty interior with red trim adorning the seats, doors and steering wheel.
Punters who plump for the GLS model can [...]

Financial stability could benefit dealers’ reputation

Posted in Car Dealers News on the 26 Jun 2008

Used car dealers could find themselves under increasing pressure in the coming months as the credit crunch highlights the importance of a good reputation.
According to a new report from Experian, companies are becoming increasingly selective about who they deal with in times of financial uncertainty.
As a result, dealers need to remain financially sound to [...]

Convertibles avoiding summer price rise

Posted in Car Dealers News on the 24 Jun 2008

While fuel-efficient cars such as diesels and hybrids have become increasingly popular in recent months, the convertible has dropped in price.
Any buyers willing to ignore the fact that most convertibles don’t represent great value for money with today’s fuel prices could be in luck.
New research suggests that the convertible market is fraught with bargains [...]

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