Car Registration Hits 10 Year Low
The number of car registrations in the UK fell by 4.4% last year, to just 1.94 million – the lowest the figure has been in more than a decade. The demand for new cars has also fallen by 3.7% over the course of the year. In contrast, car production in the UK is on the up.
Ten years ago, there were more than 2.5 million registered cars in the UK. The number of cars on the road has fluctuated over the years, but the last time the figure dropped below 2 million was during the recession of 2009. The question is, does the current drop also relate to the recession, or are there other factors at work?
The Move Away from Petrol
Petrol cars are suffering the hardest at the moment, while diesel, electric, and hybrid cars are gaining market share. One possibility is that people are choosing not to use cars at the moment, in part because of the struggling economy, and in part because of the high cost of petrol.
When alternative fuel based cars become more affordable, perhaps we will see an increase in the number of registered vehicles again. Read the rest of this entry »
Buyer’s Guide – Choosing the Right Car
When it comes to buying a car you want something that suits your lifestyle, fits into your garage, and is affordable. It’s important to set yourself a budget whether you are buying a new vehicle, or a used car. If you’re buying new then you might well get a good deal if you are putting your old car in for part exchange. When you set your budget remember to include the cost of road tax and insurance, make sure that what you are quoted for the car includes number plates and any delivery charges.
Family Car
If there’s been a new addition to the family, you may want a slightly larger car or a four door saloon rather than a two door to allow for the child safety seat. You need a car with a fairly large boot to carry extra luggage and a baby buggy. If you want to use a rear facing safety seat in the front then you need to choose a car that does not have airbags in order to comply with the law. You may want to think about the BMW 3 series or the Volvo V60, and you might also want to enquire what it costs to service a BMW 3 series compared to what it costs to service a Volvo. Read the rest of this entry »
Low-priced cars are a great way to spend less in this tight economy, with better fuel economy
As natural gas prices surge and the financial system remains tough, an increasing number of people are looking to save on their new new cars for 2012 acquisitions. The cheapest automobile types are often subcompact and compact types. When you combine their starting prices using their increasingly more energy efficient-engines and superior quality, his or her sales are increasing. By way of example, the new Frd Fiesta set a regular sales file in 03 2011.
The majority of subcompact motors have a hatchback body style while sedans remain favorite. Hatchbacks provide much more cargo bedroom than a automobile, while giving you comparable gas mileage. Expect this particular trend of more hatchbacks to continue in the event that gas costs rise above $4 a gallon. Throughout Europe, hatchbacks are a lot easier more common in comparison with sedans, as natural gas is expensive and space is in a premium.
Almost all subcompact models tend to be geared towards gas mileage and low cost. However, there is a greater wide variety in the subcompact category, appealing to different types of buyers. By way of example, the 2011 CR-Z can be a subcompact coupe. A Suzuki SX4 Crossover can be a hatchback that has all-wheel commute, currently a specialized feature amongst subcompacts. The all-wheel commute costs in relation to $1,000 more than the front-wheel commute model.
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