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	<title>Cars 21 Car Advice &#187; Car News</title>
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		<title>Where to Buy Used Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Used cars can be found through car dealers, brokers, internet options and independent car super markets. Before you commit to purchasing a car, consider the advantages of the different places to buy used vehicles. Car dealers tend to have high sticker prices, however you can negotiate with used car dealers. Dealers will set a retail [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Used cars can be found through car dealers, brokers, internet options and independent car super markets. Before you commit to purchasing a car, consider the advantages of the different places to buy used vehicles.</p>
<p>Car dealers tend to have high sticker prices, however you can negotiate with used car dealers. Dealers will set a retail price based on the car condition, current market value, and the popularity of the vehicle model. The window price on a vehicle may be expensive, yet the negotiation they expect from car shoppers provides a margin of reduction. Accepting the window price without haggling is not a good idea. Instead, do research about the car value such as the trade in value to see the profit the car dealers are trying to obtain. Check different car dealers as one may have a lower mark up on used vehicles than another.</p>
<p>Brokers will help you find a dealer or private seller with the vehicle you want. The competitive pricing is something to consider, however most brokers require a commission and it is possible to have to travel to pick up the car.</p>
<p>Internet companies offer a quick search for vehicle models. Use the internet sources as a way to compare pricing from dealers and private sellers. It is important to check with the dealers to see if the vehicle is still available. </p>
<p>Independent car supermarkets tend to have a variety of <a title="Used Cars" href="http://www.carcraft.co.uk/">used cars</a> and at competitive pricing. Typically, the more popular models of used cars can be found through these supermarkets. There is no one &ldquo;best&rdquo; place to purchase used cars, although from car dealers you can be assured of obtaining the car facts with regards to maintenance and any accident the vehicle may have been in. Car dealers can offer more confidence in a purchase.</p>
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		<title>Securing used car finance</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the advantages of owning used vehicles is that it is possible to find very cheap cars. But even when there are cheap cars for sale many people still require used car finance. There is no doubt that without car loans, car sales in this country would slump. This is because a car is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the advantages of owning used vehicles is that it is possible to find very cheap cars. But even when there are cheap cars for sale many people still require used car finance. </p>
<p>There is no doubt that without car loans, car sales in this country would slump. This is because a car is often the second most expensive item that people will ever buy. A lot of people do not have ready cash to lay out for even really cheap cars, so they have to look for car finance.</p>
<p>Fortunately there are many companies helping people to secure a car loan. Two of these companies are Carcraft Car Finance and Simply Car Finance. Details of what they have to offer clients are available through their websites and loans can be applied for online.</p>
<p>These car loan companies understand that they have to offer cheap car finance and loan deals that best suit people&rsquo;s budgets. Some offer repayment deals from between two to five years. </p>
<p>When deciding to apply for a car loan it is important that the customer works out what he or she is able to put down as a deposit, and how much can be afforded each month as the loan is paid off. </p>
<p>Some people, with a poor credit history or who are self-employed, have problems securing loans of any type, including car loans. However, some lenders are prepared to consider them for a car loan. </p>
<p>When trying to secure a <a title="Used Audi" href="http://www.carcraft.co.uk/used/car/audi">used Audi</a> loan it is always best to shop around for the best deal possible.</p>
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		<title>Qualifying a new car Dealer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:36:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing from among several car dealers is important before settling on the purchase of a new vehicle. There are several key factors to consider, including the type of cars for sale, the terms of any car finance offers that the dealers may have in place, and even the general reputation of each dealer. Taking the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Choosing from among several car dealers is important before settling on the purchase of a new vehicle. There are several key factors to consider, including the type of cars for sale, the terms of any car finance offers that the dealers may have in place, and even the general reputation of each dealer. Taking the time to qualify car dealers before making a commitment may take some time, but it can also save a great deal of money and stress over the long-term. </p>
<p>For many consumers, the first task is to identify the dealers who carry new cars of a certain make, model, and class. This will automatically exclude dealerships that focus on new cars manufactured by car manufacturers the consumer wishes to avoid. The result is a narrower range of dealers to evaluate, which helps to make the overall task much easier.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Once the number of dealers is reduced based on make and model preferences, the next matter focuses on terms of financing. This involves getting an idea if the financing offered by the dealer is competitive with other options. If so, then spending some time looking at the available stock is worth the time. If not, moving on to the next dealership is a good idea. </p>
<p>Even when a dealer has the right cars and equitable financing terms, always look into the reputation of the dealership. The goal is to make sure you only consider car sales offered by a dealer who is known to be honest and reliable in their dealings with clients. Should your investigation reveal an ongoing trend of questions regarding honesty and integrity, take that as a sign to focus your attention on other dealers with a better reputation. Even if it costs a little more, the expense will be offset by dealing with someone who is trustworthy.</p>
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		<title>Car Shopping</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traditionally, if you wanted to take ownership of a new car you would have to locate your nearest car dealer or car showroom, or even trawl the classified ads in your local paper or specialist car publication. Thanks to the internet you can now do all this quickly and easily online, with a variety of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Traditionally, if you wanted to take ownership of a new car you would have to locate your nearest car dealer or car showroom, or even trawl the <a title="classified ads" href="http://www.vivastreet.co.uk/">classified ads</a> in your local paper or specialist car publication. Thanks to the internet you can now do all this quickly and easily online, with a variety of car shops and car supermarkets at your disposal. If you own a car already and simply need to find resources about maintaining or servicing it, there are plenty of car people online that you can look up for instant advice, many of which are online portals of existing real life car specialist shops. </p>
<p>One of the many advantages of shopping for cars and their components online is that you can be in touch with a variety of experts in one site. It could be the case that you are a complete novice about the car industry, in which case a site such as Auto Trader is a very good place to start, as it has links and articles on all kinds of subjects relating to car ownership and car maintenance. </p>
<p>If you are interested in ways to finance your potential new motor, then find a reputable online guide to car credit and finance deals; a good site will talk you through any potential pitfalls and guide you away from common traps to avoid, such as online fraud situations which can be easily avoided if you follow some simple common sense rules.</p>
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		<title>Car Supermarkets – a great place to find your new car</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Previously, if you wanted to buy a new car you would have to locate your nearest car showroom to see what was on offer, or even take a trip to the opposite end of the country to find the model you required. With the growth of online car supermarkets, the hassle when looking for a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Previously, if you wanted to buy a new car you would have to locate your nearest car showroom to see what was on offer, or even take a trip to the opposite end of the country to find the model you required. With the growth of online car supermarkets, the hassle when looking for a new car has now been removed, as you will find a range of new cars for sale in a vast number of online sites, allowing you to have a thorough overview of the entire market place and thus make an informed decision.&nbsp; </p>
<p>The beauty of online car shops is that you are instantly able to compare prices of new cars from different dealerships around the country or even abroad, and are therefore far more likely not to pay over the odds as you should be able to accurately asses what any given model is currently sold for. </p>
<p>In this competitive market, there are also plenty of new car deals you can discover, some of which will be exclusive online offers or hot deals. The best place to start is with a well-known car giant such as Auto Trader or <a title="Carcraft" href="http://www.carcraft.co.uk/">Carcraft</a>, which can provide you with many links to sites selling new cars and talk you through some of the best deals, as well as exploring different ways to finance your purchase and explore methods of car credit. If you want to know the best way to maintain your current car, whether for resale value or simply to protect your investment, then you will find plenty of expert advice and articles on how to maintain your car for maximum profit, as well as handy tips on how to clean and present a car for sale.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>The Internet has Widened the Scope for car Buyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once upon a time if somebody wanted to buy a car, he or she would purchase it privately or go along to the local car showroom. While private purchases and car sales at showrooms are still very common, the whole scenario regarding car sales has changed dramatically over the past decade, and that is down [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Once upon a time if somebody wanted to buy a car, he or she would purchase it privately or go along to the local car showroom. While private purchases and car sales at showrooms are still very common, the whole scenario regarding car sales has changed dramatically over the past decade, and that is down to the Internet.</p>
<p>The Internet has significantly changed the way people select what they want to buy &ndash; and that also applies to car sales. Through websites such as <a title="Autotrader" href="http://www.autotrader.co.uk/">Autotrader</a> or Carshop, people can go online and check out what is on offer. They can select the type of car they want or even put up a car for sale online. </p>
<p>The advent of car markets, which also have their own websites, means that everything associated with car ownership, including MOT testing, car servicing, car repairs, insurance, car credit and ancillary products can be checked out online.</p>
<p>The big motor manufacturers &ndash; the car giants &ndash; are always eager to promote their new launches. While their new models always receive a big promotion push through TV, magazine and newspaper advertising, much more can be discovered by visiting the motor manufacturing company websites.</p>
<p>The big advantage of the Internet is that it is has widened the scope for anyone wanting to purchase goods and services, and that also applies to car sales. No longer is anyone restricted to a search in their own locality when seeking to purchase new or second-hand cars. Many websites allow potential buyers to specify the type and make of vehicle they are looking for and the price they are prepared to pay. The site will then produce a list of what is available.</p>
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		<title>Small Used Automatic Cars for Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some used car dealers are more specialised than others. While most sell all types of used cars, there are others that only concentrate on a single type of vehicle. For example, Exeter Small Automatics has only small used automatic cars for sale. They are aware of their customers&#8217; concerns for the environment and so give [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some used car dealers are more specialised than others. While most sell all types of used cars, there are others that only concentrate on a single type of vehicle. For example, Exeter Small Automatics has only small used <a title="Automatic Cars For Sale" href="http://www.carcraft.co.uk/used/car/automatic%20cars">automatic cars for sale</a>. They are aware of their customers&rsquo; concerns for the environment and so give them what they want; small used automatic cars. This may sound very limiting, but with around a hundred automatic cars for sale, they clearly do not find such specialisation to be overly constraining for them.&nbsp; </p>
<p>The company&rsquo;s website has detailed information on driving an automatic car, as there are clearly concerns that many of their customers will have only driven manual cars in the past, and may be worried about the prospect of changing to an automatic. The website reassures the reader that an automatic is much easier to drive than a manual car. Exeter Small Automatics also provide access to financing from Black Horse, making it possible to arrange a loan and buy a car on the same site.</p>
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		<title>Cars Today</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:19:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s market offers a variety of ways to purchase a car that were unheard of even 15 years ago. The meteoric rise of IT means that there is less need to trawl around car salesrooms or plough through the small ads in the local paper. Now it is common to not only select the preferred [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today&rsquo;s market offers a variety of ways to purchase a car that were unheard of even 15 years ago. The meteoric rise of IT means that there is less need to trawl around car salesrooms or plough through the small ads in the local paper. Now it is common to not only select the preferred model online but also to study its performance and check out 3D views of the interior from every angle. In addition, a potential buyer can read customer reviews so the purchaser is armed with technical specs and vehicle performance details long before being anywhere near ready to go car shopping.</p>
<p>Even if the buyer is not a car enthusiast, the chances are they will have come across some car related information before purchase. Nowadays the car buyer is much more product-aware, thus being in a stronger purchasing position and meaning the seller must up the ante and be expected to do more than simply match the customer&rsquo;s knowledge. Consequently the car business has opened up and now includes the prospective buyer within the hallowed realms of mechanical knowledge erstwhile only know to the chosen few. </p>
<p>For the seller, however, the basic methods of sales and marketing have advanced along with IT, and those in car sales really have to know the product inside out. With global competition growing tighter they must be prepared to be flexible in terms of cost and other incentives to purchase.</p>
<p>It is not all bad news for the seller though, because with most UK vehicles purchased with finance, customers have more access to loans than they had before so those who are seriously in the market for a vehicle have a higher percentage of acquiring finance than ever before. In addition there are more company cars on the road too, giving scope for tendering cars by the fleet and incorporating a maintenance contract.</p>
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		<title>Automatic Cars For Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many car sales forecourts and dealerships that have a wide cross section of automatic cars for sale, depending on the individual&#8217;s requirements and budget. Both diesel and petrol automatic cars are widely available. The prospective purchaser has to decide whether they are looking for a small city car, a model that will be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many car sales forecourts and dealerships that have a wide cross section of automatic cars for sale, depending on the individual&rsquo;s requirements and budget. Both diesel and petrol <a title="Automatic Cars" href="http://www.carcraft.co.uk/used/car/automatic%20cars">automatic cars</a> are widely available.</p>
<p>The prospective purchaser has to decide whether they are looking for a small city car, a model that will be suitable for long distance driving or a high-performance sports car. Whatever the reason for choosing to buy an automatic car, you will be assured of a smooth and effortless drive to your destination; short or long journeys become a pleasure.</p>
<p>If you have a particular make of car and model in mind you can look at various websites to find out what is currently available. Bearing in mind this could involve you having to travel some distance it is essential to make a firm appointment for a test drive, so that you do not have a wasted journey.&nbsp; </p>
<p>Once a suitable automatic car has been found, a decision has to be made regarding whether a part exchange deal is preferred, if it is to be an outright purchase or if car finance will be required to complete the deal. </p>
<p>The car will most probably have a warranty and you should be able to take it to a dealer in your own area, should there any repair work be required.</p>
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		<title>Dream Cars – The Ferrari 458 Spider</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody that loves cars has one model that they dream about buying if money was no object. One new model that will have &#8216;car people&#8217; dreaming for years to come is the Ferrari 458 Spider. It was first realised in 2009 under the name of the 458 Italia Coupe and the new convertible version was [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everybody that loves cars has one model that they dream about buying if money was no object. One new model that will have &lsquo;car people&rsquo; dreaming for years to come is the Ferrari 458 Spider. It was first realised in 2009 under the name of the 458 Italia Coupe and the new convertible version was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.</p>
<p>The Spider has a V8 engine making it extremely fast and powerful. The interior is designed to maximise comfort and safety. It has better cushioned and more supportive seats and the buttons are laid out to maximise convenience for the driver. The convertible roof is metal but can fold in 14 seconds and is considerably lighter than an equivalent fabric roof. The car has a number of setups ranging from a safe mode to a turn-off-every-aid mode.</p>
<p>Although the only noticeable difference is the fact that the Spider is convertible, it is still &pound;25,000 more expensive than the earlier model, the 458 Italia Coupe. Although that seems a lot, if you can afford the &pound;198,856 it costs to buy a Ferrari 458 Spider, the extra would be hardly noticeable. The rest of the car people in the world will have to make do with dreaming.</p>
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