It’s an exciting time for us here at AvailableCar as we have just taken over and expanded into the Oaktree Motor Homes site, located directly in-front of our Sutton-In-Ashfield used car superstore.

The move will make way for a brand new state-of-the-art vehicle and preparation centre on the additional three acres of land we have acquired. We are also recruiting up to 15 new employees in various roles including Preparation and Valeting Team Members, plus Technician Engineers.

AvailableCar has had an incredibly successful period since January 2011, the busiest yet in-fact, with turnover having increased by 20% as people from across the country realise the benefit of buying a quality used car from a trusted source.

Local car supermarket group AvailableCar have agreed with the Mansfield Road Race committee that they will continue to be the official sponsors for the next three years. Having already sponsored the event, AvailableCar felt that their donation would ensure the race would continue to be a significant date in the Mansfield calendar for some time to come.

We are delighted to have been awarded as a UK top ten automotive website by the Experian Hitwise Group.

New technology being fitted to some Ford cars will give drivers Twitter updates read out loud to them robotically while they're driving. Future versions will enable drivers to dictate their own tweets via a voice recognition system without taking their hands off the wheel.

Recent findings by Which? Says that wheeler dealers drive motorists to distraction. This means that details of car finance deals weren't properly explained and on some occasions interest rates weren't even mentioned during the rigorous undercover investigation.

Announcements have been made that Volkswagen will launch its first production electric vehicles in 2013. Electric cars that are driven with zero emissions will revolutionise mobility over the mid-term, especially in urban areas. Volkswagen is also considering electric vehicles in public transportation.

Following a long winter of wear and tear through snow, salt and potholes - and now volcanic dust - your car will be in need of a little TLC. Being prepared for the summer and making checks now can save you a lot of money in the long run.

Midlands well regarded used car supermarket giant AvailableCar, have made it to number six in the Motor Traders Top Independent Used Car Dealers for 2010.

Used and nearly new Polos are still one of the most popular cars around. So it's no surprise that the Polo GTI is back in the form of a powerful comeback! This GTI too lives up to its legendary name.

Warnings have been announced by the The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) that diesel drivers are actually the most at risk of misfuelling.

Auto Trader awards our website once again.

Make a vast difference to the planet by following these driving recommendations.

Following on from the budget report, the following vehicle tax changes take effect for all tax discs bought from 1 April 2010.

Driving while talking on mobile up 27 per cent

Introducing the new face of AvailableCar Supermarket.

 

Impartial advice on buying a car from a dealership or supermarket now online at www.FinancingYourCar.org.uk.

New on-the-spot penalties for motorists and passengers caught not wearing a safety belt.

UK's first tax on parking spaces announced for Nottingham.

The number of cars on Britain's roads has grown seven times faster than the population.

Parents are losing their freedom, time and money in providing the 'Mum and Dad taxi service'.

The speed limit on many A-roads will be reduced to 50mph under plans aimed at cutting the number of road deaths.

On 6 April 2009 The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) increased MOT the maximum charge for test fees.

AvailableCar has just enjoyed its most successful first quarter trading in its seven year history.

The first sharp bite of winter has seen the first cars taken away by thieves who are on the look-out for vehicles being warmed through with the engine running.

The Wiltshire borough's Tory-run council has become the first in Britain to abolish the cameras after it refused to pay the £320,000-a-year cost of maintaining them.

Research published today by the Association of British Insurers shows that claims for whiplash injuries have been rising steeply in recent years.

Motorists in East Sussex are revealed as the most likely in the UK to claim on their motor insurance for theft from their vehicle, or worse still for their vehicle being stolen, according to data from moneysupermarket.com.

The pre-budget report has announced a permanent 2p duty increase in fuel tax.

Now is the right time to buy a car if you want a great deal. Prices have been slashed on hundreds of our nearly new and used cars.

An EU-wide agreement on lowering average CO2 emissions by 18 per cent between 2012 and 2015 has moved a step closer as Italy has dropped its objections to the plan.

Euro NCAP has released the first test results for its new whiplash test which will be included as part of the adult occupant protection part of the assessment from February 2009.

Car use reduction polices could have unforeseen economic and social consequences.

There is a lot you can do to save money- here are the top ten money saving tips when buying or running a used car.

The Scandinavian practice of driving a car with the lights on during the day should be common in Britain within three years.

Rather than switching off streetlights the AA feels that some local authorities should be switching off their own office lights at night.

Car supermarket AvailableCar have just been announced as the award winner of the 2008 'Auto Trader Click Awards' presented in London at the official Auto Trader Awards Ceremony.

Teenage drivers are three times as likely to have a fatal crash if they are travelling with a group of friends as when driving alone, a study has found.

Drivers who stick to the speed limit are nearly twice as likely to be followed too closely as those who flout the Highway Code, according to a study seen by The Times.

The drink-driving limit for teenage motorists should be cut to zero, according to the Government’s chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson said a total cut in alcohol would reduce injuries and deaths among accident-prone 17 to 20-year-olds.

Plans to introduce Britain’s biggest congestion charge zone in Manchester began this week.

A radical overhaul of the Blue Badge scheme was announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark. Up to £55 million will be dedicated to ensuring that the disabled parking scheme meets the needs of the 21st century.

AvailableCar supermarket have been announced as a finalist in the 2008 Auto Trader Click Awards, which celebrates the UK's best manufacturer, dealer group and car supermarket websites.

Car use is an important contributor to wellbeing in old age which should be recognised and planned for.

With concern about personal finances now at the top of everyone's agenda, it may seem odd to say that British drivers have become eco-warriors – except that 'eco' now refers to 'economy' not 'ecology'.

Ford has seen sales of its sub 120gkm vehicles rise by 38% year-on-year and it expects to end the year on around 40,000 cars, 15% of its UK total.

The latest commercial to feature Citroen's cult C4 robot, sees the talented android with rhythm transported to the streets of Manhattan.

The Government must come clean on "green taxes" and stop reneging on past promises on car tax.

On 27 February 2007 a new law came into effect which increases the penalty for using a hand-held phone whilst driving.

As a motorist it is important to recognise that you can do your bit for the environment by reducing the impact of your vehicle by knowing your cars CO2 emissions.

The Driving Standards Agency is writing to learner driver candidates to offer a refund for overpayment of fees.

Fines are said to have been levied despite incorrect road markings and on parking bays which are too small.

More motorists are accepting safety cameras as part of life on the road.

The FSA (Financial Services Authority) have recently launched a new financial capability web site.

Contractors who don't give proper warning that they are going to dig up a road will face financial penalties under new laws announced by the Government.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has ordered insurance price comparison websites to overhaul their systems after describing some of the information they provide as 'misleading'.

Customer's choice of cars is determined by the area they live in, according to a new survey by Tesco.

Motorists are wasting more time sitting in queues on 100 key routes because the Government has failed to meet targets for reducing congestion.

Upper-medium cars could make a comeback in the UK as customers are driven away from SUVs by tax hikes and pressure from the environmental lobby.

More than a million cars are being illegally scrapped every year, according to environmental website Clean Green Cars.

New proposals to reform the way people learn to drive and how they are tested have today been announced by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly.

Buying a nearly new car is a clever thing to do as it means better value for money without any compromise on style or quality.

Auto Express writer Mike Brewer, best known for his work on ITV's Pulling Power and Wheeler Dealers, seeks AvailableCar to help him with one of his motoring columns.

Drivers are to be given the option of paying to drive faster in extra lanes on up to 500 miles of Britain's most congested motorways.

Once dismissed as too noisy and slow, the diesel engines' greater efficiency is now attracting a record number of motorists.

Over 4 million UK cars are only cleaned once a year!

New tax breaks came into force on the 8th April that could save UK employers millions if they switched to greener cars.

New website launched which is dedicated to selling learner drivers everything they need on-line.

It is reported by the BBC Car buyers waste £1.9bn a year on annual car insurance costs because they fail to shop around online for a better deal.

The cost of learning to drive will rise by up to £500 under government plans to introduce more rigorous training and testing for both learner-drivers and instructors.

The AA questions whether Gordon Brown's “real terms” fuel duty increase fund exists and where the money is being spent.

Green driving could not only help the environment but also save drivers up to £100 each year in wasted fuel.



 

Three-quarters of drivers want luxury UK marques. The vast majority of UK motorists would buy British car brand if money were no object.

Speed humps damage cars and give drivers a nasty jolt, but now speed bumps have been found guilty of an even worse crime — they are bumping up C02 emissions as well.

According to reports by The Times, more than a million drivers a year are exploiting a loophole in the enforcement of vehicle licensing law that allows them to pay less road tax.

Twenty five years of seatbelt wearing laws have helped save 60,000 lives, Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick revealed today.

The Transport Minister has published proposals to increase the reach of the Disabled Parking (Blue Badge) scheme to more people who need it.

The head of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) is defending his industry by denying that retailers are to blame for the current high cost of petrol and diesel.

Potholes are being ignored by many local Council’s across the country and yet cause £320 million of damage to cars in the UK every year, according to research by the AA.

Recent reports from the BBC claim that Government ministers are drawing up plans to enable authorities to seize cars from uninsured motorists.

Alcohol locks that prevent cars starting if the driver is over the limit are being considered for Europe's largest car market.

Available Car Limited part of the Graham Bell Group of companies, which opened a second car supermarket store in April this year, have appointed a new Branch Manager for their 9.1 acre Sutton-In-Ashfield outlet.

According to car magazine ‘WHATCAR?’ new research has re-ignited the smoking in cars debate.

Government to introduce 20mph speeds in residential areas.

Reckless driving continues despite road safety measures. Three quarters of UK drivers admit to speeding, despite an increase in speed camera numbers.

New THINK! Campaign launched for country driving.

Drivers who fail to identify who was behind the wheel when a speeding offence is committed face a heavier penalty under new law changes that came into force on 24th September 2007.

The famous Top Gear Magazine has recently compiled a study with more than 9000 UK motorists to ask personal questions about how their car affects their attitude on the road, and the findings make fascinating reading!

New research by the AA reveals that nearly two-thirds of British motorists (63%) are not taking effective breaks when travelling long distances, which could lead to fatal accidents caused by tiredness.

The new smoking ban could actually include your company vehicle as well.

Make sure you are getting the best deal on petrol in your area.

VOSA the vehicle and operator services agency has set up a facility which allows you to check a MOT record on-line.

Award winning car supermarket AvailableCar have created 30 new jobs over the last two months.

Have you been hit by the recent flooding?

According to a recent survey nearly a quarter of British motorists have knowingly driven on tyres that were at the legal minimum limit of 1.6mm because they were ‘too busy’ to have them replaced.

Treating customers fairly (TCF) is one the FSA's biggest priorities for motor retailers and here at AvailableCar, we have been proud to follow their laws every step of the way since opening.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is issuing a new driving licence.

The Department of Trade & Industry has completed the first major review of the consumer credit laws (Consumer Credit Act (CCA) in over 30 years.

AvailableCar announce they now have a second supermarket site at Sutton-In-Ashfield.

Its celebrations all round at AvailableCar.

All major makes of new cars in the UK will in future (as of 14 May 2004) be sold without servicing ties as part of their warranties, following action by the OFT. Consumers will now be able to choose freely where they have their new car serviced.

Be aware of your rights when purchasing a car from a dealer.

Your car tyres play an important role in safe driving. With proper care your tyres will carry you safely for thousands of miles.

You must have an MOT done every year once your car is over three years old- don't let it lapse!

Make sure you are in compliance with the new regulations for child car seats effective 18 September 2006.

For your own protection it is important to notify the DVLA when you sell your vehicle.

The message is very clear: don't drink and drive.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) protects consumers who are sold general insurance products within the retail sector, including within the motor trade.

It's Birthday celebrations here at AvailableCar.

AvailableCar work hard to expand their already vast 10-acre site.