Toyota Auris owners are being warned they’re most at risk of catalytic converter theft, according to research. The figures state that one in every 157 of these cars has the device taken - a higher ratio than any other model in the data. Drivers of this vehicle are now being warned to take extra precautions to keep it safe from thieves. The … [Read more...]
From pride to fall and now future collectable
Once an owner's pride & joy, some familiar models are now destined to become future collectables. While arguably not in the same league as classics, there are a number of cars which will jog memories of their good and bad points and a sweep through the DVLA records in Swansea by Confused.com insurance has turned up a few surprises. The 10 car models … [Read more...]
End of the road for some familiar cars, say Vehicle Contracts
Motor leasing company Vehicle Contracts has conducted in-depth research to find out which car models are expected to disappear completely from UK roads in the next decade and there are a few surprises. The Rover 25, the update of the Rover 200 Series, could be gone from the UK by mid-2023. This iconic car which was created by Rover was a staple in … [Read more...]
Future classics to consider for years ahead
Automotive data company hpi has compiled a list of vehicles which it thinks could prove to be future classics. Motoring analyst Clive Wilson identified ten cars that are relatively cheap to acquire, are holding their values and could potentially become future collectors’ items, representing a potentially good buy for people willing to make an … [Read more...]
