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6 Mar 2023
Tips for buying a car – new, used or electric
Are you looking to buy a car? Whether it’s new, second-hand or electric we’ve put together top tips to consider before you make your decision.
30 Oct 2020
What’s the value of your car?
Did you know that you need to tell your insurer how much your car is worth to work out your car insurance premium?
30 Oct 2020
The best time to buy a new car - new or used
Purchasing a car either new or second hand can be an exciting yet expensive time. You could save money simply by knowing the best time to buy a car.
14 Jun 2020
What to Consider When Buying a Used Car
Buying a brand new car can put significant financial strain on a family, especially if your family needs more than one car to make life easier.
7 Apr 2020
Tips for buying a family car
Episode two - When buying a car, there are lots of things to consider. Listen to hear motor expert Bob Flavin’s tips when buying a used car and be on the road in no time.
3 Feb 2020
Which electric car model is best for you?
Looking to switch to an electric car? We’ve listed our three top electric car models including price, charge time, road tax and much more.
26 Nov 2019
Five key steps to help save for a car
A lot of hard work, effort and planning goes into saving for a car. We want to help! Here are the five best steps to help you save for your car.
6 Sep 2019
How to maximise your cars resale value
Believe it or not there are ways to reduce your cars depreciation! Click through for our top tips plus how to improve your car resale value.
20 Apr 2018
6 signs it might be time to change your car
There are many ways to justify changing your car but sometimes it is not simply a choice rather there comes a point when your long-suffering vehicle just can’t be expected to go on writes Geraldine Herbert
22 Mar 2018
How to transfer your car’s ownership
Are you buying a new car this July? Whether this is for the first or 500th time, it’s always important to ensure that a car is registered to its new owner as soon as possible.
18 Aug 2017
How to protect yourself from Ghost Broking
We all know that insurance is important to protect the things we love and when it comes to car insurance, it is essential that you have the correct cover.
21 Mar 2017
9 Tips for Preparing your Car for Sale
We’ve compiled a list of 9 top tips to make sure you get the best deal possible with a quick and easy process.
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