It was thought that the car scrappage scheme, introduced by the government as a way of boosting new car sales, would have an adverse impact on the used car market. Whilst this did seem indeed to be the case in 2009, thankfully, the figures for 2010 increased, and it seems, so they are for 2011.

The number and quality of Used Cars for Sale in Scotland for example seems to be relatively unaffected, and as this is a far smaller market than that of south of the border, it is a good indicator that all is well in England.

This is important for several reasons. Firstly, there is a whole eco-system dependent on the used car market, from garage retailers to mechanics, websites to magazines. Secondly, it means that affordable vehicles are still available to those less well-off people. (more...)

For most young drivers passing their test is one of the best days of their lives. Unfortunately, that tends to be where the fun runs out. Finding Cheap Car insurance for young drivers is often a difficult and frustrating quest that ends with a lot of compromises and not much reward.

A lot of people wonder why car insurance is so expensive for young drivers. The main reason is that, statistically, young drivers are the most likely to crash. Car insurers have to cover their risk by increasing the price of insurance for high-risk drivers so that they don't end up losing a lot of money.

It is very rare that you will find an insurance provider who can offer you a quote that is within the budget of a young driver. However, some websites do offer special student discounts, an offer that should definitely not be ignored. They can offer up to 10% off your insurance quote if you can provide valid student identification. This is a huge help to most young drivers who often tend to be students as well. (more...)

During such economically difficult times, there is absolutely no doubt that we are all feeling the pinch and are likely to put back any big purchasing plans, such as a new car.

Cars are very expensive indeed and they lose half of their value the second you drive them off the forecourt. This doesn't make them the best of purchases at the moment as everybody is counting every last penny.

So why not find try Netcars Second Hand Cars dealerships and search for a bargain. Second hand cars don't have to be tatty or falling apart; you can pick up a great deal if you know what you're looking for. A used car dealer can help you thorough this and find you the car you want only for a fraction of the factory price. (more...)

Buying a new car always requires a bit of research. First of all you have to find out what your current car is worth so that you can decide whether to trade it into the dealership where you will buy your new car or whether it is better to sell it to an independent mechanic's or dealership.

There are companies which specialise in buying cars, fixing them up and then reselling them to used car dealerships. They often have sales lines like we buy any car, and they can offer a very valuable service if you are trying to sell off your current car quickly and for much less than it is worth.

Once you have found out the value of your current car, and perhaps sold it off, you can start looking at the new car you want. It doesn't necessarily have to be a brand new car as these are often very, very expensive; it might be a second hand car. (more...)