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  • Rover price cuts 15 Oct 2000 (News)
    Rover announced further price cuts on 6th October and added three years servicing to its three year 60,000 mile warranty package inclusive in the prices of the cars. These now start at £8,495 on the road for a Rover 25 1.4i three-door and £9,995 for a Rover 45 1.4E five-door with the useful 103 bhp engine.
  • Honest John's Deals of the Week 14 Sep 2015 (News)
    Click here Wednesday 9 September Save up to 15 per cent on a car warranty with Warranty Direct.  Warranty Direct are offering an exclusive discount to HonestJohn.co.uk  readers on all motor warranties purchased.  Click here Tuesday 8 September Free RAC cover with Be Wiser car insurance.
  • MG launches approved used scheme 30 Aug 2012 (News)
    It was engineered in Britain and is assembled in Birmingham.  Richard Bourton,MG’s Business & Used Car Sales Manager, said: “Initially most of the cars in the programme will be less than a year old and with a reasonable mileage. They will be great buys for people wanting to get into an MG6 and the cars will still have the balance of the original warranty, AA European Breakdown Assistance and the higher spec models will have lifelong subscription to Traffic Master.”
  • Air-Con is for life, not just for summer! 19 Dec 2006 (News)
    Air con is also no longer the luxury it once was. Experts estimate that almost four out of five new cars now come fitted with the cooling system as standard. As well as regular use throughout the year, Warranty Direct also recommends annual maintenance checks which cost as little as £40 from an independent specialist.
  • Tesco Cars stalls after just 12 months 4 Apr 2012 (News)
    The firm is offering a full refund of the £99 handling fee, or alternatively if the vehicle is in stock it can proceed with order. Customers who have already paid for their vehicles will still receive them. Any warranty is still valid as these are provided by Warranty Group, which will continue to honour all warranties. Tesco Cars isn't the first high profile online car retailer to fail. Jam Jar cars was launched amid much publicity in 2000.
  • New Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate 23 Jan 2001 (News)
    The fuel tank is slightly larger, yet luggage capacity with the rear seats up is 448 litres (15.9 cubic feet). Trim is to Elegance spec, mechanical warranty 3 years, paint warranty 3 years and body warranty 10 years. The car will be a useful alternative to a Subaru, which had this market pretty much to itself until now.
  • What Used Car Buyers Want Most 3 Mar 2008 (News)
    As part of BCA's Used Car Market Report research, used car buyers were asked to rank the fifteen factors they believe are most important when choosing which dealer to buy from. Not surprisingly, a whopping 50% of used car buyers put 'exactly the car wanted' as their number one factor for choosing a particular dealer for their next used car.
  • Approved Used Ferraris Up To 9 Years Old 19 Jan 2008 (News)
    With an average of less than 900 pre-owned Ferrari cars sold through the Official Ferrari Dealer Network in the UK each year over the past 10 years, a Ferrari Approved car remains as exclusive as the day it was delivered to its first owner. The programme is available through any of the 15 Official Ferrari Dealers in the UK and offers considerable benefits to customers for ultimate peace of mind: * 190 point comprehensive and detailed technical inspection * Only Ferrari Genuine Parts are used to repair or replace defective items * An independent verification check to certify the car’s identity, mileage and ownership history * Verification the car is not subject to any outstanding finance agreement * A Ferrari Service History Check to verify the car has been appropriately maintained by Ferrari * A minimum of 12-months Ferrari factory based warranty * A minimum of 12-months Ferrari Roadside Assistance The programme’s comprehensive 190 point technical inspection and factory-backed warranty are designed to offer similar standards of vehicle preparation for customers buying a pre-owned Ferrari as those buying a new one.
  • Ford Approved Used scheme relaunched 11 Jul 2014 (News)
    Buyers of Ford Approved Used cars will get a 30 day no-quibble exchange option, seven day drive-away insurance, 12 months roadside assistance and a 12 month Ford Protect warranty. Buyers can also search the entire Ford dealer network in-depth for their ideal used car via the Ford website, which enables users to narrow down searches to specific colours and equipment.
  • Gallery: Inside the Network Q factory 18 Oct 2013 (News)
    Network Q was established in 1990 as the approved used car scheme run by Vauxhall for its extensive national dealer network. It's a well-established name, and as each car is sold with a 117-point inspection and offered with warranties that are anything up to five years long.
  • Sparks Fly in Reliability Survey 21 Jul 2011 (News)
    While the 2002 - 2008 Renault Megane is not necessarily known for its gadgetry, this French hatchback’s electrical gremlins contribute to an overall failure rate of 50 per cent, with the Peugeot 607 and BMW’s sporty Z4 close behind as the next most likely cars to ‘short circuit’. The top 10, compiled by Warranty Direct using data from the 50,000 live policies that contribute to its www.Reliabilityindex.com website, indicate a potential Achilles’ Heel for European cars, which feature exclusively.
  • Peugeot 206s From £7,150 Plus Cut Price PCPs 16 Feb 2006 (News)
    For a Full Loan Calculation please visit www.new-car-loans.co.uk To Calculate your Insurance Premium please visit www.new-car-insurance.com Please visit www.new-car-discount.com to search for your ideal car.
  • The MoT Files: The first MoT - top 10 cars 6 May 2014 (News)
    These are the 10 best performers in their first MoT. As the data is from 2013, these are cars first registered in 2010 and some models have been replaced by newer versions since then, but it's still very useful guide if you're looking at buying a used car.
  • Two years free servicing on Approved Used Saabs 7 Jul 2011 (News)
    When it comes to purchasing a used vehicle, Saab claimed that superior service and quality are a top priority. The brand says that all customers can be confident that its highly skilled team of technicians have the experience and expertise to service Saab cars and keep them in the best condition possible, using genuine Saab parts that are covered by a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Video: Stunt driver puts a used BMW 325i Coupe through its paces 28 Oct 2013 (News)
    BMW has demonstrated the capability of its approved used cars by letting a stunt driver loose behind the wheel of a 2007 325i Coupe. The video - which has gone viral - shows the used BMW teasing its way around a warehouse filled with expensive looking vases.
  • Highly Approved Trader (HAT) award winners announced 17 Nov 2015 (News)
    Liverpool Victoria (LV) – insurance company offering cover for cars, caravans, classics and motorcycles. Gap insurance ALA – specialists in GAP insurance, established in 1990. Car warranties Warranty Direct – provider of direct warranties for new and used cars, including extended warranties.
  • More drivers taking out dealer finance 20 Jan 2010 (News)
    Motorists bought more new and used cars using dealer finance in the past months, the Finance & Leasing Association has revealed.
  • Hyundai 5-Year Triple Care Now Available on Santa Fe and i800 1 Jul 2011 (News)
    While all those in the shortlist performed well over the past 12 months, Hyundai stood out thanks to its great warranty deal and value for money cars.” **Vehicles used for taxi or private hire uses are covered by a five year, 100,000 mile warranty. Warranty cover excludes fair wear and tear More at Hyundai Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the Hyundai Motor Group, which has ranked as the world’s fifth-largest automaker since 2007 and includes over two dozen auto-related subsidiaries and affiliates. 
  • Buying the right used car 'crucial for car insurance deals' 2 Dec 2009 (News)
    Young drivers and their parents have been advised to buy a used car that will net them savings when it comes to car insurance . Representative of cover firm Gocompare.com Lee Griffin said: "The choice of car can make a dramatic difference.
  • Increase in rogue drivers on phones 1 May 2008 (News)
    Car insurance customers could also find that they pick up more expensive policies if they are caught using their phone at the wheel and cover firms judge them to be a threat on the roads. "These figures show that we're out there actively prosecuting people who use their phones in the car.
 

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