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  RAC calls on fuel sellers to lower prices 13 Jul 2016 (News)
  RAC spokesman Pete Williams said: “Despite some fears that petrol prices could shoot up as a result of the EU referendum, we believe there is now a strong case for a cut in the price of unleaded on UK forecourts. “At a time when both consumer spending and the strength of the UK’s economy are under intense scrutiny in the wake of the EU referendum result, transparency in fuel pricing is crucial and we are therefore calling on retailers to do the right thing and pass on wholesale savings to drivers.” A two pence-per-litre reduction in the cost of unleaded would save a driver roughly one pound when filling up a car with a 50 litre tank, such as the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI. 
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  How To Check Out a New Car 27 Aug 2001 (News)
  You have no protection under the UK Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994 if you buy a car from a dealer in mainland Europe and import it yourself. All you do have is whatever consumer protection applies in the country where you bought the car. Within the next few years we should have EU wide consumer protection, but we don't have it yet.
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  Hyundai Sales Up as Offers Continue 7 Apr 2009 (News)
  Managing director Tony Whitehorn says this is due to Hyundai’s range of new, efficient cars with a long warranty and highly competitive pricing. “We have got the right products at the right time,” he says. “Consumers are thoroughly researching their purchases and Hyundai comes out on top in any comparison.” Pushing these figures forward as the brand’s top selling models are the family-friendly, well-equipped i30 hatch and estate and the fuel-frugal i10.
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  Figures prompt renewed calls for scrappage scheme 6 Mar 2009 (News)
  RMIF said it was time for the country's leaders to take action and claimed offering financial rewards to people prepared to scrap older models could be just the thing to tempt motorists back into showrooms. Director Sue Robinson commented: "Consumers will look to new cars again, given the right impetus." She added: "This scheme is widely supported by car retailers." The group also claimed such an initiative could have a positive effect on the environment by taking older, highly-polluting models out of circulation.
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  Big Increase In Demand For Used Cars 21 Jan 2009 (News)
  Despite signs of a continued slowdown in consumer spending, there has been a dramatic rise in volumes of used cars being bought by dealers across the UK over recent weeks, according to EurotaxGlass's. The publisher of Glass's Guide reports that dealers are replenishing their used stocks to satisfy the modest seasonal upturn in consumer demand that became evident immediately after Christmas and continued into the new year.
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  MIDLANDS HAS UK’S CHEAPEST USED SUPERMINIS 8 Nov 2007 (News)
  The SPi service provides dealers with decision-critical information needed to stock the right used cars at the right price, and therefore sell more used cars, more profitably. More at www.glass.co.uk and www.autotrader.co.uk
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  Pre Christmas Volvo Sale: S40 1.8s £13,468 8 Dec 2006 (News)
  www.newcar4me.com has a Christmas Volvo sale right now Order your new Volvo before the 15th December and receive £50 worth of Marks and Spencer's Vouchers absolutely free. Have a look at just some of the range and the savings against list price.
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  How to buy a used van from a dealer 3 Feb 2017 (News)
  If you need any of these items then you can make big savings by buying a used van with them already included.  Next, get to know your rights . The 2015 Consumer Rights Act requires that any dealer or trader provides clear and honest information about the van for sale. If you discover a serious fault with the van that you were not informed about prior to the sale then you may be legally entitled to a repair or a partial or full refund.  Be wary of ‘home traders’ who will pretend to be a private seller to avoid their legal obligations.  Equally, the Misrepresentation Act 1967 obliges private sellers to describe accurately what they’re selling – if that hasn’t been the case, you can claim against an individual too.  Be wary of ‘home traders’ who will pretend to be a private seller to avoid their legal obligations.
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  Ferrari is top of the lots at Autosport sale 16 Jan 2019 (News)
  Post-Christmas financial exhaustion, a lack of consumer confidence within the wider economic climate and ongoing uncertainty over Brexit didn’t seem to cause any problems on sale day. Ten lots valued in excess of £100,000 were successfully hammered away.
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  Car Lifetime Cost Control From BCA and 2nd Byte 9 Jul 2008 (News)
  Time-to-sale, one of the key constituents in maintaining rock solid residuals, is reduced by routing the right vehicles into the right sales channels at the right time. To date, BCA and 2nd Byte have driven a combined figure of £1.3 billion per annum worth of OEM stock back through the franchise dealer network.
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  WHY CAR AUCTION PRICES ROSE STRONGLY IN THE FIRST QUARTER 1 Apr 2009 (News)
  Now back on retail forecourts, with the market truly under way, this newly acquired stock, backed by aggressive marketing strategies had started to generate consumer interest. Media-led retail campaigns promoted used cars as being really good value and led with the proposition that there was ‘no better time to buy a used car’. With such a high level of attention in both the media and the showroom, the market began to develop an almost self-sustaining momentum as dealers returned to the wholesale market to replenish stocks and fulfil consumer demand.
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  Check Out a Used Honda From the Comfort of Your Computer 11 Mar 2009 (News)
  * CIN overcomes geographical restrictions of buying cars from dealers further afield. Customers are willing to travel to find the right car at the right price and CIN allows them to do thorough research before travelling to view it in person. * Gives consumers greater confidence in online shopping. * CIN customers will be sent a link of the video they’ve created, enabling them to show their partner, husband, wife etc. at a later date*.
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  Ferrari leads the way at Bonhams' new Spa auction 28 May 2013 (News)
  The factory restored Miura was stunning, and overseen by Valentino Balboni, so clearly not lacking in provenance. The restoration took three years, consumed some 4000 man-hours of labour, and cost €160,000. And was fully documented by Valentino - it came with a file containing more than 600 photographs of the restoration and a signed letter of confirmation.
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  Dacia Duster to Arrive in UK From Under £10,000 23 Mar 2012 (News)
  Eight years on, and with five more models under its belt, Dacia has been valiantly trying to keep up with surging global demand for its high-quality, reliable and affordable vehicles ever since.  Due to the brand’s unprecedented global success in recent times, particularly the Duster SUV, Renault Group factories have been unable to provide right-hand-drive model production. Until now. By late 2012, right-hand-drive versions of Dacia’s SUV, built at the new Renault-Nissan Alliance factory in India, will start arriving in the UK, ready for deliveries from January 2013.  Thanks to an unbeatable combination of price, space and equipment, Europe’s fastest growing automotive brand for the last six years has appealed to smart consumers in every country in which the brand is on sale, who have realised they can buy a car which easily meets their needs, without spending more than they need to.  In Western Europe, thanks to a growing model line-up, with attractive design, ultra-affordable prices and solid reliability, Dacia has become an established player in just a few years.
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  Drivethedeal Offers a Half Price Car 14 Mar 2009 (News)
  All vehicles are UK main dealer supplied and come complete with road tax and full manufacturer warranty, consumers can either collect their car from the UK main dealer to experience the full handover process or arrange for free delivery to their home. The consumer pays the UK main dealer direct, and the car is registered directly to them.
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  Michelin campaigns for introduction of worn tyre ratings 12 May 2017 (News)
  . However, Roget says the labelling system needs to be expanded to allow drivers to make the most informed decisions when it comes to choosing the right tyres for their needs. Industry test bodies and consumer organisations would also need to start comparing and tested tyres when they're worn to the limit.  “Safety is a result of overall performance, not just tread depth," said Roget.
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  HONEST JOHN PARTNERS COMPARECONTRACTHIRE.COM 10 Jun 2009 (News)
  Our aim is to provide our customers with access to the best deals and to provide honest and open advice so they are always fully informed. The finance partners on Comparecontracthire.com are well respected companies in their own right and we are confident they will offer an excellent service to our customers”, explained Sarah Thomas, Publisher at Honest John. Editors’ notes: About Comparecontracthire.com (www.comparecontracthire.com Comparecontracthire.com aims to inform smaller companies and consumers about how contract hire works and its financial and administrative benefits.
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  46% of new car buyers want to buy online 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Car buyers have indicated a desire to do everything from comparing cars and shopping and arranging car finance online right through to getting the car delivered to their home, much as they would for other ecommerce purchases. Whilst a car is a big purchase, buying one online is relatively risk-free, thanks to warranties and distance selling regulations that provide between seven and fourteen days of ‘cooling off’ time, during which the car can be returned.
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  Which Car Parts Wear Out First? 9 Nov 2010 (News)
  “Those with ‘wear and tear’ exclusions mean the consumer is left to foot the bill for worn out parts.”   Motorists are also advised to verify the level of cover throughout the duration of the advertised warranty period as the cover level may deteriorate as the car ages.
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  Check the V5 against the VIN 24 May 2009 (News)
  If you buy a clone you stand to lose the car and the money you paid for it, as the stolen vehicle will be returned to its rightful owner. By educating consumers to conduct a vehicle history check and proceed with caution, we can help them uncover a fake and walk away.” As well as revealing whether the car is registered as stolen, has been written-off, or is on finance, the HPI Check also protects buyers with the HPI Guarantee(3).