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Used cars still on the march

March 5, 2009 By

The March used car market shows no signs of slowing down, in fact according to our sources around the country if anything - as stock levels decline and demand grows - prices are actually rising. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: buyers market, economy, motor trade recession, profit, Used car, Used car buying

Depreciation, depreciation, depreciation

February 1, 2009 By

In November 2006 MTI went shopping. We spent a not inconsiderable £350,750 on 18 brand new cars ranging from the popular Mini Cooper to the not so popular Renault Laguna. We thought it might be interesting, after the sharp … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Consumer Tagged With: bmw 3 series depreciation, bmw mini depreciation, buyers market, corsa depreciation, depreciation, depreciation golf, depreciation honda civic, depreciation index for mini, golf depreciation, honda civic depreciation, honda civic residual value, honda depreciation civic, renault laguna average depreciation, residual values, toyota, Used car buying, used car trade in depreciation value, used cars, vw golf depreciation

Car buying – the road ahead, lean, keen, green

January 5, 2009 By

Most of the brains in suits will tell you that the current economic crisis will carry on through until at least the end of 2009, which is a rather sobering thought. How will this affect business in the motor trade? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Consumer, Manufacturers Tagged With: buyers market, car auctions, car buying, car makers, car sales, economy, motor trade recession, new car buying, profit, Used car, Used car buying

Some positives from 2008 and here’s to a brighter 2009

January 2, 2009 By

As we welcome in 2009 and wave a not so fond farewell to 2008 we can reflect on what has been a roller coaster ride in the car trade. There has not really been a day when any good or positive news has been announced. … [Read more...]

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Used car buyers favouring private sales

October 14, 2008 By

Consumers are increasingly choosing to buy used cars privately rather than from a dealer. According to Exchange and Mart, car buyers are 11% more likely to bypass a dealer when buying a used car than three years ago. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Consumer, News Tagged With: buyers market, buying, car buying, private car sales, Used car, Used car buying, used cars

Confidence in used cars

September 22, 2008 By

I would like to share some stats with you about the reality of buying used cars in Britain today and maybe it could instill more confidence when making that next choice. Although used car sales fell to 7.1 million in 2007 UK drivers still spent a staggering £33.3 billion on used cars making it the 2nd highest figure ever recorded! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Consumer Tagged With: buyers market, car sales, market, recession, Used car

Oil burners no longer VFM?

September 19, 2008 By

THE difference in price between petrol and diesel means buyers can no longer assume that oil-burners offer better value for money. That's the findings of Parkers, the independent used car value experts. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Consumer, News Tagged With: buyers market, buying, kia, oil, price, pricing, Used car

Motor retailers’ share prices take a hit

July 1, 2008 By

Share values of motor retailers listed on the London Stock Exchange took a hit this morning, a day after Pendragon's gloomy statement and revelations of its redundancy programme. Within two hours of the market opening, share prices began to slide for all dealers except HR Owen and Caffyns. Lookers dropped 4.9%, Pendragon 5%, Vertu Motors … [Read more...]

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