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Executive Saloon Cars
In this article, we compare three of the most popular executive Saloon cars; the Ford Mondeo,the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes C Class.
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Used Car Checklist
Buying a Used Car? Use This Checklist and Avoid Disaster!
Picking up a car on the used market can be perilous;there’s any number of dodgy...
The Best Cars for a Long Commute
The daily commute to work is something we all have to do every day whether it’s by car, train, bus or bike. With the...
Buying a Car When Travelling
Although hitch-hiking and interrailing might seem like a great idea to some, there’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned road trip. More and more intrepid...
The Best Private Number Plates
Since 1903 it has been a legal requirement for motor vehicles in the UK to be fitted with number plates. The initial response to...
The Weirdest Optional Extras
If your new car is a factory order then there’s every chance you’d like to put your own stamp on it. A factory order...
Should I lease or buy a new car?
It’s becoming one of the ever reoccurring questions in the car industry – do I buy or do I lease? The truth is, up...
Top 10 websites for new car deals
We all know that you need to shop around to get the best deal but that's easier said than done. There are hundreds of...
Why is car leasing so popular?
Over the past couple of years, personal car leasing has become incredibly popular. Initially a concept popular in America, where currently 1 in 4 cars...
Cargiant’s Ultimate Movie & TV Car Quiz!
How much do you know about the most iconic cars of the big screen? There’s been so many amazing movies and television series over...
Ford in 2015
You will undoubtedly be familiar with the Focus, Mondeo and Escort but do you know a Galaxy from a C-Max and have you heard...
Personalised Plates – Notable Plates (and Prices) from Around the World
A private plate is the cherry on the icing of a very nice cake. It’s the perfect finishing touch. After all, if you’re going...
Latest life saving car safety technology
As our roads have become busier, car manufacturers have turned their attention to safety. Hardly a year or a motor show goes by without...
Which racing game is better: Forza or Drive Club?
With Microsoft and Sony battling it out as always for a bigger share of the games-console market, both are gambling on the success of...
Finance options for buying a car
The different finance options for buying a car
Purchasing your own car is an expensive endeavour. In fact, second only to buying a house, it...
An Alternative to AutoTrader?
The AA has launched a used car sales website called AA Cars which can be found at vcars.co.uk. So finally there is an alternative...
The benefits of nearly new cars in the UK
When you are looking for a new car, your eyes are immediately drawn to the glittering alloys behind the sparkling showroom window. Seductive deals...
Top 5 Green Cars
1. Vauxhall Ampera - 235.4 mpg.
The Vauxhall Ampera is a splendid car. Not only does it look great but it's the most economical car...
Buying a Car for a Mature Driver
Buying a Car for a Mature Driver: Considerations and Pitfalls
As one reaches the youthful age of 50 and looks ahead to one’s 60s, 70s,...
Which second-hand cars are most reliable?
We can’t all afford the luxury of buying a brand new car, so a used car is our only option. But, buying a used...
The New Vauxhall Adam
Available from early 2013, the new Vauxhall Adam is GM’s attempt at stylish. It certainly looks sleeker than most other Vauxhall models although the...
Compact MPV’s hold their value best!
As cars leave the manufacturer site, they depreciate and lose value. But some vehicles lose their value a lot faster than others. According to...
A Campervan as Luxurious as a Jet?
When thinking of a campervan the words ‘luxurious’, ‘plush’ and ‘posh’ usually don’t pop into ones’ head. Campervans are usually better described as ‘adventurous’,...
Family comes first with Land Rover
Since 1948 safety has been the number one value in all Land Rover cars. A thoroughly British manufacturer, the company has been at the...
Added Extras
When buying a car you want to have as much choice and as many options as possible, so that you can find the best...
Building a disabled vehicle
The disabled vehicle is all but invisible on the road these days because, surprise, surprise, it not only looks just like any other car,...
Car prices: No need to drive a hard bargain in the showroom
A new car can cost £5,000 less online, and prices are expected to fall further when European rules change in March, says Miles Brignall
Motorists...
Car makers ‘failing consumers’ on emission data
Consumers are finding it hard to buy fuel-efficient vehicles because car makers are burying CO2 figures for their models online, report claims
Car makers are...
New cars sell for less than old bangers
A price comparison by What Car? magazine shows motorists save money if they buy a new car
A sharp hike in used car prices means...