More than half of UK drivers (56%) bought their most recent car from a showroom in a face-to-face transaction says a new Opinium survey of 2000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap.com, rising to 70% of over 55s, compared to less than half (44%) of under 55s. Women also have reservations about car showrooms. One in five (20%) find them intimidating and … [Read more...]
Cash still king among older buyers of cars
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of car owners over 55 bought their car outright without using finance, compared to half (54%) of 34 – 54 years and a third (33%) of under 34s, according to a survey of over 2,000 UK drivers. On average, three-fifths (62%) of cars were bought outright via cash or debit card, 8% using personal contract purchase (PCP), 7% were … [Read more...]
Showrooms have lost their shiny appeal to younger buyers
The polished floors, shiny cars and bright lights of car show-rooms still appeal to the over 55s, but younger age groups are much more likely than older generations to buy their car elsewhere, according to a new Opinium survey of over 2,000 UK drivers. The survey, which was commissioned by InsuretheGap.com, a leading supplier of Guaranteed Asset Protection … [Read more...]
