A new car loses approximately 20% of its value when it is driven off the showroom forecourt, and cars lose between 15 – 20% of their value each year, however, different makes, models and even colours will all hold and lose their value differently. Depreciation is the difference between what you paid for a car and the amount you can get back when … [Read more...]
Extortionate GAP insurance from dealers – claim
Car dealers are ripping off buyers with GAP insurance products, claims one specialist insurer. Dealerships are selling Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance to car buyers for up to ten times more than an equivalent policy from a specialist GAP insurance company. One car buyer bought a Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI Sport for £20,000 and was quoted £1,000 for … [Read more...]
