Understanding your car's CO2 emissions
Find out the CO2 emission for your car and the amount of vehicle tax payable for six or 12 months. Tables to give the rates of vehicle excise duty which take effect for all licences taken out from 13 March 2008.
Created:
18/03/08
Considerations when buying a car
There is so much to consider when thinking of buying a car; here are some helpful hints to the vehicle purchasing process.
Created:
10/07/07
FLA launches motor finance website for consumers
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) which represents the asset, consumer and motor finance sector in the UK has launched an impartial, web-based guide to motor finance.
Created:
07/05/07
Which fuel?
Learn about the pros and cons of petrol and diesel car fuels.
Created:
01/03/07
What to look for when test driving a car
Test driving a car is a great way to checking the car's performance. Make sure you know what to look for!
Created:
01/03/07
Extra protection when buying on credit
Buying a car on credit can be a great way of purchasing your car. It can provide you with extra protection because the credit card or finance company are also liable for any claim you have against the trader.
Created:
01/03/07
Funding your new vehicle
There are a number of ways to purchase your new vehicle, you could take out a hire purchase loan, a conditional sale or personal loan.
Created:
01/03/07
Hire purchase loans: the HP checklist
A hire purchase loan can be an advantageous way of purchasing your car, however when considering HP you should go through the HP checklist.
Created:
01/03/07
History checks
Whether you purchase a car from AvailableCar, or elsewhere the history of the car you are looking at is very important.
Created:
01/03/07
When buying a car, know your rights!
You should know your rights when you purchase a car, they are there to protect you!
Created:
01/03/07
Thinking of getting a loan?
If you are planning get a loan to buy your car a little research can lead you to the best loan, so you don't end up paying more than you need to.
Created:
01/03/07
Buying a car: mechanical condition and safety
If you are to inspect the car personally, the seller is not liable for any faults, which should have been uncovered by the inspection. It is down to you to make sure that everything is in good working order.
Created:
01/03/07
Your car and the MOT
Your MOT certificate confirms that at the time of the test your vehicle met, as far as can be determined, the minimum acceptable road safety standards required by law. It does not mean that the vehicle is roadworthy for the life of the certificate and is not a substitute for regular maintenance.
Created:
01/03/07
Warranty
When searching for a new car its a good idea to look and compare the details of the warranties offered.
Created:
01/03/07
Watch out for costly influences on insurance
When you buy a car there is more to consider than just the make, model and specification. What about insurance? Everyone has to pay for insurance so it is worth while knowing the facts before you get your new motor.
Created:
01/03/06