Used car buyers continue to be the most common individuals who complain to the Office of Fair Trading for the past four years in a row. In 2009 there were over 650,000 complaints in the UK from people who were unhappy with their second-hand car deals. Because of the number of complaints received, people are being urged to be on their guard when they are buying used cars. (more…)
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Office Of Fair Trading Is Still Getting Many Complaints From Used Car Buyers
Thursday, April 8th, 2010Buying Used Cars Abroad And Bringing Them To The UK
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010It is possible to find a used car in another country in the European Union that you want to buy and then bring it back to the UK. It will however involve spending a bit more money and completing a bit of paperwork. Here are some of the actions you will need to take before bringing used cars into the UK. (more…)
You Can Now Get Green Stickers For Used Cars
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010If you are very conscious about the environment and the effect your car has on it, you will be pleased to know that there are now stickers available for used cars that will give you an indication of the car’s fuel economy. In November last year, a scheme was introduced which involves colour coded labels being applied to used cars with green being the best and red being the worst. This can make choosing a second hand car really easier for the buyer. (more…)
The Clock Is Ticking For Those Wanting To Exchange Used Cars Under Government Scrappage Scheme
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010The UK government scrappage scheme has been a huge success but it is due to end next month. This scheme allowed owners of used cars older than ten years to get £2000 off the price of any new car they bought. The scheme was a huge success with those car owners who needed cash towards the price of a new car but could not find a buyer for their old car as it was too old. (more…)