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Online car buyers vulnerable to criminal scams
HPI is warning used car buyers to proceed with caution, as they can be vulnerable to criminal scams when purchasing a vehicle online. In addition to cloning, online buyers are also more vulnerable to the traditional scams associated with used car buying. The HPI Check will reveal whether the car is registered as stolen with the police, has been declared a total loss by an insurance company, or has outstanding finance against it. In a recent s... [more]
Buy the latest model possible when choosing a first car for a new driver
TYounger drivers are at more risk of serious injury because older cars offer less crash protection and have fewer safety features. Research from insurers Young Marmalade suggests that young drivers are more likely to take better care of a more valuable vehicle – or one on a payment scheme – leading to lower accident rates. And IAM research shows that nearly half of men under 20 who were killed or seriously injured in crashes were driving cars ove... [more]
The run up to Christmas is a good time for used car buyers
Clever buyers can save thousands of pounds on the asking price, by using seasonality to their advantage when it comes to buying a used car. The winter months can be quiet for used car sales, particularly in the run up to Christmas, so this is a good time for buyers, as there can be many bargains to be had. Other trigger points affecting used car prices can include the plate changes in March and September which generally result in an influx of... [more]
Top 10 cars with the best residual values
Deciding what new car to buy can sometimes be difficult, but a big part of any buying decision should be how much the car is likely to be worth in the future, relative to the price you pay for it. Glass’s, the ‘bible’ when it comes to used car values, has excluded automotive exotica and cars sold in very small numbers from the list, which expresses the residual values as a percentage of original list price for vehicles on a ‘57’ plate with ave... [more]
Top tips for used car buyers and sellers
Both buyers and sellers both need to be on the look out for scams that could leave them seriously out of pocket. With rising numbers of used car buyers being duped by ads for vehicles that don’t exist, and sellers targeted by fraudulent buyers who have no intention of paying for a vehicle, Exchange and Mart reminds people to be on their guard and take some simple precautions. “At Exchange and Mart we want to create a safe online environment fo... [more]
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Used cars and aftermarket in the news
Federal-Mogul Launches Market Connect Mobile Training for Auto Technicians
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The need for technical training is growing at exponential rates throughout the automotive aftermarket in response to increasingly sophisticated powertrain, ...
Is your Saab warranty worth the paper it's written on?
Drivers with Saabs less than three years old will need to keep their fingers crossed their dealer keeps trading – they will get no help from the manufacturer Thousands of Saab car owners have been left without any warranty cover and are facing the possibility of big repair bills after the struggling Swedish car maker collapsed just before Christmas. Guardian Money has been contacted by one ...
Experian Automotive to Provide Vehicle History Reports via Edmunds.com
Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced that it has teamed up with Experian Automotive, a leader in providing information services and market intelligence to the automotive industry, to make AutoCheck vehicle history reports available on Edmunds.com.
Inilex Showcases SkyLINK and SkyLINK PROTECT at NADA
GPS-enabled car theft recovery solutions offer tremendous perceived value with customers, present considerable upsell opportunities for F&I departmentsLas Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 Telematics is predicted to be a $2 billion dollar market in the U.S. this year, presenting a sizeable opportunity for dealers offering aftermarket vehicle theft recovery devices. At this weekend’s NADA ...
Polk Provides Internet Lead Conversion Reporting for Autobytel
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's performance-driven automotive market, lead conversion metrics are required to demonstrate value and return on investment. To address this need, ...
Dealership Product Study: Dollar Power
Dealerships may have reservations about aftermarket parts quality, but their cost rescues the market from lagging sales.
Average Age of Vehicles On U.S. Roads Reaches Record High, According to Polk
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 17, 2012 ; The average age of cars and light trucks currently in operation in the U.S. has increased to 10.8 years, according to Polk, a leading global automotive market intelligence firm.
New Study From Polk and AutoTrader.com Reveals Top Reasons Luxury Buyers Stay Loyal and Provides Key Insights By Brand
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. and ATLANTA, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the 2012 New Luxury Vehicle Loyalty Study, conducted by Polk and AutoTrader.com, brand affinity and quality/reliability are among ...
New stat shows average car is more than 10 years old
Mike Corps checks fluid levels after servicing a truck at Boardman Auto on Indianola Road. Corps said he has been swamped with customers since he opened at the beginning of the year, many of whom are trying to maintain their vehicles for as long as possible.
Chrysler 300, Fiat 500 among Mopar 75th anniversary editions
Chrysler celebrated the 75th anniversary of its aftermarket parts division, Mopar, today by unveiling four new special edition Mopar vehicles at its engineering lab in Center Line.
