Motoring by Press Association 29/03/2019, 3:28 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter The best things in life are free, right? And while road tax – or vehicle excise duty (VED) as it’s more appropriately known – is an inevitability for most, there are ways to avoid paying it. You see, cars registered between February 2001 and April 2017 operate on a carbon-dioxide based system of road tax. Cars that emit more carbon dioxide pay more per year – simple. The real fun comes lower down in the range, though, as cars that emit less than 100g/km of carbon dioxide don’t pay any road tax at all. This was a measure introduced to encourage manufacturers to produce lower-emissions vehicles, and it worked – in fact, the system only changed in 2017 because so many new cars weren’t paying anything. It means that for the used buyer, these models can be attractive and cost-effective. Here are some of the best used cars that … [Read more...] about The best used cars with free road tax
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3 Usual Mistakes People Do While Buying Used Cars
Are you looking into buying a car? You are clearly not the only one. In 2018, car sales increased to a whopping 81 million. While you might want to buy a new car, it is not financially feasible to do so. This is when you should consider buying used cars instead. However, the process of buying a used car is more complicated than purchasing a new vehicle. There are various mistakes you can make along the way. Here the 3 most common mistakes people make when buying used cars. Not knowing your needs and limitations When you go to buy an old car, you must know what you want and what you can afford. One of the most noteworthy mistakes people make when buying a used car is not setting a budget. Think about it. Buying cars are a high involvement purchase. You are spending quite a hefty amount even if you opt for used cars. If you go in without setting your budget, you might end up loving a vehicle that is beyond your financial standing. Know how much you can afford to offer as a down … [Read more...] about 3 Usual Mistakes People Do While Buying Used Cars
9 highly useful car accessories every driver must have
Most car owners install accessories on their vehicles to enhance their looks. While there are many add-ons, like bull bars and flashlights, that should be avoided entirely, there are at least 10 highly useful car accessories one must have.List of highly useful car accessoriesDash CamGoing by the increasing incidents of road rage, it has become essential to install a dash cam in your car. The recorded footage can be used to prove your allegations against ill-behaved road users in case the cops get involved. Moreover, the camera can be used to record fun videos of you and your friends on a road trip. They can even help you with the approval of your insurance claims as the recording can be used as evidence by the insurance companies. Some high-end dash cams also alert the driver of potential fatigue.Car coverMost of our cities have a dusty environment, which means the vehicles get quite dirty even if they have remained parked throughout the day. Therefore, it's a good idea to invest … [Read more...] about 9 highly useful car accessories every driver must have
Out with the new, in with the old: Edmunds picks 6 used cars
Buying a used car instead of a new one has long been a surefire way to save money. Someone else takes the initial depreciation hit — between 25 to 30 percent on average for the first year — so you pay a lot less for the car and finance a smaller amount. But some vehicles depreciate faster than others. And if you can key in on these relatively new used models, you can potentially save up to 60 percent off what you’d have to pay for this year’s new model. You could practically buy another vehicle with the savings. We’ve identified a handful of 3-year-old used models that offer a significant discount over their new-car equivalents. All are luxury vehicles, which tend to have higher depreciation rates for a couple of reasons. One, they are typically leased rather than purchased, which drives up the rate of depreciation. And two, their primary customers always want the latest, usually expensive, features. While cool, these features don’t do a very good … [Read more...] about Out with the new, in with the old: Edmunds picks 6 used cars
Out with the new, in with the old: Edmund picks 6 used cars
Buying a used car instead of a new one has long been a surefire way to save money. Someone else takes the initial depreciation hit — between 25 to 30 percent on average for the first year — so you pay a lot less for the car and finance a smaller amount. But some vehicles depreciate faster than others. And if you can key in on these relatively new used models, you can potentially save up to 60 percent off what you'd have to pay for this year's new model. You could practically buy another vehicle with the savings. We've identified a handful of 3-year-old used models that offer a significant discount over their new-car equivalents. All are luxury vehicles, which tend to have higher depreciation rates for a couple of reasons. One, they are typically leased rather than purchased, which drives up the rate of depreciation. And two, their primary customers always want the latest, usually expensive, features. While cool, these features don't do a very good job of supporting the … [Read more...] about Out with the new, in with the old: Edmund picks 6 used cars