Posts Tagged ‘buying used cars’

Bad part-exchange appraisal is no recommendation

Posted on January 29th, 2010 by Outsider

The following is a cautionary tale which probably ends up telling us as much about human nature as it does [...]

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Window of opportunity for car buyers

Posted on November 4th, 2009 by In51der

You know what? There is a distinct feeling in the trade that the current slowdown is but a mere blip. [...]

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Where have all the prvivate buyers gone?

Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by In51der

The car auctions these days are starting to resemble once more the dark depressing venues they became at this time [...]

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2010 will bring a totally different landscape to car sales

Posted on October 27th, 2009 by In51der

Before we reach the end of 2009 there may be a few last minute opportunities to bag a bargain for [...]

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As used car prices begin to stabilise keep an eye out for bargains

Posted on October 13th, 2009 by In51der

Well I guess it had to happen. There are suddenly more cars for sale and a far greater choice and [...]

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Wake up car dealers – the bubble is about to burst

Posted on October 7th, 2009 by Mark Antony

As a motor dealer of hopefully some intelligence and part time contributor/ writer here at MTI, it’s clearly in everyone’s [...]

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Something has to give for the professional retail car buyer

Posted on September 30th, 2009 by In51der

For a professional buyer in the motor trade the last year has been challenging to say the least. Once the [...]

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Beware the dodgy dealer when times are tough

Posted on November 3rd, 2008 by In51der

When you buy a car from an independent dealer or privately, or even through an auction, if the car is [...]

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Cheap used cars all the rage

Posted on September 29th, 2008 by In51der

Although we are all being squeezed from every angle at present and a large a-la carte menu of doom and [...]

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Bargain of the Week

Bargain of the Week – Buying a Supercar – part one

Bargain of the Week – Buying a Supercar – part one

OK, here's the scenario. Nine friends all want to own supercars. Nine friends can't afford to buy a supercar. Late in the summer of 2009 ...

Bargain of the Week – Mini Cooper

A guy was talking to me the other day and asked my advice, which can be dangerous, about what car to buy next. He was ...

Bargain of the Week – Porsche Cayenne S

With the snowy weather causing its usual spate of mayhem this month, unsurprisingly 4x4's seem to be the preference at the moment. Funny that. Speaking ...

Scrappage

Scrappage scheme ends, hard work begins

Scrappage scheme ends, hard work begins

March is obviously a busy month for franchised car dealers, and perhaps carries more significance this year given that it coincides with the end of ...

Car Makers Premier League – February 2010

It’s time once again for the Car Makers Premier League where each month we take a look at the top 20 manufacturers in terms of ...

Scrappage scheme enters final stage

The final phase of the Government's scrappage scheme began yesterday (Wednesday 24th February). Car manufacturers have been allocated shares of about 50,000 potential further orders based ...