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What Does It Take to Become a Car Dealer?

July 5, 2019 7:35 am Filed to: cars by John

Getting into the business of selling used cars is a huge decision to make. This process can be challenging because you need a significant amount of money for your start-up capital. You also need to avail of motor trade insurance as part of your business protection since clients will be leaving their cars under your responsibility. There are many ... Continue to the full article

Alfa Romeo: A History of Commitment to Regular Drivers

July 1, 2019 5:38 am Filed to: Featured by John

Alfa Romeo are one of very few sports car manufacturers to share a passion with everyday drivers, whether that’s some inspirational touring vehicles or balance sheet-friendly fleet cars. ... Continue to the full article

The Importance of a Documented FSH

March 17, 2019 10:11 am Filed to: cars by John

Have you ever wondered why used cars that are emphasised to come with a Full Service History (FSH) appear to be slightly costlier than those which don’t? I mean surely a document which keeps records of every bit of servicing the car has undergone can’t be that valuable, can it? Well it most definitely is valuable with a full service history playing ... Continue to the full article

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Leave a Broken-Down Car in Your Driveway

July 20, 2018 3:09 pm Filed to: cars by John

If your car breaks down or fails its MOT, it can be tempting to simply leave it in your driveway even after moving on to a new vehicle. However, there are several good reasons why you shouldn’t do that, especially when car recycling companies are willing to pay good money for broken-down cars. ... Continue to the full article

You’ve Got Some Truck Driving Experience under Your Belt — Now What?

August 18, 2015 3:12 pm Filed to: Truck Buyers by John

After you’ve clocked in a number of hours during your first year as a truck driver, you might start to think about opportunities that may come across to you. As you spend more time in the trucking industry, developing more and more experience, the doors will start to open up, giving you a chance to scope out other opportunities for you in the ... Continue to the full article

5 Ways to Get into the Automobile Industry

August 12, 2015 4:24 am Filed to: cars by John

The Automobile industry is one of the most promising industries undergoing disruptions all over the world. Startups are sprouting all over seeking to disrupt and get a piece of the pie of a billion dollar industry. Uber has shown there is a real potential in the automobile industry and the industry being as wide as it is, there are tons of ... Continue to the full article

5 Tips for Keeping Your Car Lean and Mean

August 11, 2015 2:53 am Filed to: cars by John

If you own a vehicle, you are responsible for keeping it up in terms of its optimum value. This is a consideration of form, function, reliability, and practicality. Yes, maybe as a teenager you might have feigned ignorance about what keeping a car up meant, but as an adult, you have no excuses. ... Continue to the full article