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Article Title: Used cars: good time to get one!
Author: Paul McIndoe
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Used cars: good time to get one! <br> Article By: Paul McIndoe <br><br> <p> Although the global recession may be bad news for new car salesmen, it appears that their used car counterparts are set to see business boom. The impact of the global recession is one reason why buyers are turning away from expensive large new vehicles, looking instead to save cash by buying smaller 'nearly-new' vehicles at significant savings. All that means that the used car market may well buck the recession trend, as the number of vehicles changing hands increases as people try to find a more economic model for their changed circumstances. <BR><BR> But although the number of UK used cars sold is likely to increase, their values are dropping, which means that anyone looking for a bargain should get to the garage forecourts now. According to industry valuation experts Glass's Guide, a three-year old car is now only worth 38 per cent of its original list price. Glass's believe that rapid depreciation being outdone by inflationary price rises is fuelling the drop. Despite brand new vehicle list prices rising by an average of only 2% over the last year, used car values are dropping and there is also anecdotal evidence that swingeing tax increases and rapidly increasing fuel costs are also having a massive impact, particularly on the 'gas guzzlers'. <BR><BR> Despite the government agreeing to reverse their decision to impose backdated road fund licence increases on older, larger-engined vehicles; the damage has already been done. As such, larger 4 x 4 vehicles affectionately known as 'Chelsea tractors' are being rapidly dispensed with as people switch to vehicles that are cheaper to run, forcing a glut of larger second hand vehicles onto the market. <BR><BR> And that means those who do have cash to spare and are in the market for a quality used car should be able to bag themselves a great deal. Even prestige cars such as BMW, Audi, Lexus and Saabs can be secured for great prices. So, if you haven't got the cash to spare but, for example you want a nearly new BMW, then <a href="http://www.acfcarfinance.co.uk/makes-and-models/bmw/">BMW car finance</a> is readily available, even in these times of financial gloom. <BR><BR> Furthermore, it is also important to do your homework before proceeding with car finance; understanding how it operates should allow you to be able to drive a harder bargain and at least get a few extras thrown-in or money knocked off. Or maybe you can negotiate a higher part-ex value for your old car, especially if you are upgrading to a more prestigious model. <br><br> Original Article URL: <a href='http://www.myfreearticlecentral.com/Article_18242_Used-cars-good-time-to-get-one.aspx'>Used cars: good time to get one!</a> <br><br> Paul McIndoe writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content. <br><br>



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Used cars: good time to get one! Article By: Paul McIndoe Although the global recession may be bad news for new car salesmen, it appears that their used car counterparts are set to see business boom. The impact of the global recession is one reason why buyers are turning away from expensive large new vehicles, looking instead to save cash by buying smaller 'nearly-new' vehicles at significant savings. All that means that the used car market may well buck the recession trend, as the number of vehicles changing hands increases as people try to find a more economic model for their changed circumstances. But although the number of UK used cars sold is likely to increase, their values are dropping, which means that anyone looking for a bargain should get to the garage forecourts now. According to industry valuation experts Glass's Guide, a three-year old car is now only worth 38 per cent of its original list price. Glass's believe that rapid depreciation being outdone by inflationary price rises is fuelling the drop. Despite brand new vehicle list prices rising by an average of only 2% over the last year, used car values are dropping and there is also anecdotal evidence that swingeing tax increases and rapidly increasing fuel costs are also having a massive impact, particularly on the 'gas guzzlers'. Despite the government agreeing to reverse their decision to impose backdated road fund licence increases on older, larger-engined vehicles; the damage has already been done. As such, larger 4 x 4 vehicles affectionately known as 'Chelsea tractors' are being rapidly dispensed with as people switch to vehicles that are cheaper to run, forcing a glut of larger second hand vehicles onto the market. And that means those who do have cash to spare and are in the market for a quality used car should be able to bag themselves a great deal. Even prestige cars such as BMW, Audi, Lexus and Saabs can be secured for great prices. So, if you haven't got the cash to spare but, for example you want a nearly new BMW, then BMW car finance [http://www.acfcarfinance.co.uk/makes-and-models/bmw/] is readily available, even in these times of financial gloom. Furthermore, it is also important to do your homework before proceeding with car finance; understanding how it operates should allow you to be able to drive a harder bargain and at least get a few extras thrown-in or money knocked off. Or maybe you can negotiate a higher part-ex value for your old car, especially if you are upgrading to a more prestigious model. Original Article URL: http://www.myfreearticlecentral.com/Article_18242_Used-cars-good-time-to-get-one.aspx Paul McIndoe writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

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