Whenever you buy a car, it’s inevitable that its value will decrease. In fact, within the first 3 years of car ownership, the value can drop by as much as 60%. Some models do better than others, and the arrival of more electric cars is altering the market as well. With the new plate coming in next month, here's advice for readers hoping to understand how … [Read more...]
How to save costs with an electric car
It’s no secret that an electric vehicle comes with a larger up-front cost than a regular car but the long-term savings you make mean that an electric vehicle is a more cost-effective purchase, said Chris Adams, Operations Director at Brindley Group. What’s more, you can increase these savings with the help of a few handy tips too, added the car … [Read more...]
Beware holiday hire car insurance rip-offs
Avoid getting burned on a foreign holiday with a hire car, says Chris Adams, Operations Director at the Brindley Group. “Feeling burned – and not because of the sun – isn’t exactly the ideal start to your summer holiday. On the road to hiring a holiday car, there can be rip offs aplenty, so you should know what to watch out for," he said. Going with a name … [Read more...]
Parking perils poll
Car dealership Brindley Group surveyed over 1000 UK motorists about their thoughts on parking, including skills, parking experiences, opinions on parking situations and reactions to hypothetical situations. It found: Over a third of motorists (37%) said that they have received a parking fine. 1 in 10 admitted to using their hazard lights as an … [Read more...]
