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We're looking to insure a 17 year old driver. We are unsure which strategy to pursue, buy new - including free insurance - or buy a used car for £1000 - £2000 and take the insurance hit. What are the best...
What are the pros and cons of buying versus leasing a small car?
I have an Hyundai ix35 on three year PCP. It was one year old when I got it. It has some kerb scratches on the alloy wheels and minor scratches on the body, will the garage try to charge me to rectify...
I ordered my Ford Mustang GT last year and was told that it would take 12 months to be delivered. As you know, the tax band rates have gone up and I believe that the dealer is passing the additional cost...
Your scrappage scheme guide quotes a total discount of £4250 off a new Renault Clio, irrespective of whether cash, HP or PCP is used. However, I can get nothing better than an offer of £3500 - which includes...
My daughter is looking to buy a new car, but is confused (as am I) about the best method of purchase e.g. PCP or Hire Purchase. She will do around 17,000 miles per year. Currently, Mazda are offering 0...
Is it a good strategy to exit a 42-month PCP early (say a year early) so there is still good equity in the car, to then start another PCP, as opposed to keeping the car for the full term and then taking...
I have noticed there seems to be an unprecedented number of newly registered, German brand, premium cars on the roads around my neighbourhood. They're presumably driven by people who would otherwise not...
In case you missed it in the newspapers recently, there was a feature on car finance firms that are worried about customers who may not be able pay for their cars. They are installing "killer switches"...
What are the pros and cons of leasing versus buying a new car?
 

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