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White Still Proves Popular With UK Car Buyers
Colour can have a massive influence when buying a car, even if you may not realise it. Once you have settled on the colour you have to...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jan 21, 20172 min read
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Another Successful Year For UK Car Sales
2016 may feel to start like a distant memory but let's have a quick recap on the cars that ruled the roost last year. Figures from the...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jan 7, 20172 min read
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UK Exports Hits 1,000,000 Milestone
The latest figures from the SMMT shows that the UK has now exported 1,000,000 cars and counting for the year of 2016 in what has been a...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Oct 27, 20161 min read
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All Change! 74% Of Drivers Want To Change Brand
Throughout life I've not been much of a brand loyalist. I can't really think of any area of my life where I've stuck with one brand, but...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Oct 25, 20162 min read
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SMMT Documents Highest September For Car Sales
The leaves may be starting to fall but car sales in the UK are very much on the rise. It comes as little surprise as I've seen countless...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Oct 5, 20162 min read
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Car Sales Are On The Up Again!
2016 has been a booming year in terms of car sales - and production for that matter - but things slowed down during the summer as the...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Sep 9, 20162 min read
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European Car Sales Fall After Extended Run
The UK has seen a great time in car sales although the market started to slow down around the mid-year mark and the European market as a...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Aug 26, 20162 min read
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Driven To Distraction: 18-24 Year Olds Most Likely To Get Distracted By Attractive Pedestrians
Summer is here (finally) and it’s the time of year for pub gardens, barbecues and road trips. However, 18-24 year olds will need take...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jul 29, 20162 min read
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1 In 5 Regret Their Car Purchase
Have you ever regretted buying a car? Well you're not alone, Kia Motors conducted a survey and found 1 in 5 drivers regret their car car...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jul 25, 20162 min read
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Black Is The New Erm, Black
Things come in and out of fashion on a regular basis and that also applies to car colours. Earlier this year white cars were the craze...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jul 25, 20162 min read
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Taking Your Car On Holiday? Make Sure It's Ready First
It's estimated over 15.1 million Brits will be taking their cars on holiday over the summer, with the average driver covering 1,002...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jul 22, 20162 min read
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Average First-Time Drivers Now Aged Over 25
When I was a wee lad I counted down the days to my 17th birthday as one of my biggest dreams was to learn how to drive. Unfortunately I...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jul 22, 20162 min read
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Classic British Cars Face Extinction - Is It All Bad Though?
Classic car insurer ClassicLine Insurance has revealed some classic British cars on the verge of extinction and as much as I find this...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jul 21, 20162 min read
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UK Manufacturing Makes Big Gains
The automotive industry in the UK has an uncertain future but there is still good news to be found thanks to the latest figures from the...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jun 30, 20161 min read
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Thinking Of Driving Abroad? Be Sure To Check Out Driving Laws First
As the weather in UK has been so poor for what is meant to be 'summer' you may be tempted to go on a road trip abroad. But make sure you...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jun 24, 20162 min read
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18-24 Year Olds Are The Most 'Car Proud' - But Also The Riskiest
Used car dealer The Car People have conducted a survey to find out more about the nation's motorists. 2000 drivers were questioned and it...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jun 8, 20162 min read
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UK Car Registrations Continue To Grow
The UK car registration figures continue to rise - albeit at a slower rate. 2016 has been a very successful year for new car registration...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jun 7, 20162 min read
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Used Vauxhall Corsa Owners Beware
New data from mycarcheck.com has revealed that the Vauxhall Corsa is riskiest used car to buy as it's the most likely to have been...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
Jun 2, 20162 min read
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I Wouldn't Fancy Crashing This...
There was a time where cars with a five star NCAP were rated were not common ground and were lauded because of their super-safe status....
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
May 24, 20161 min read
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92% Of People Support Restrictions For Newly Qualified Drivers
A study carried out by road safety charity Brake has revealed that 92% of motorists asked believe there should be restrictions put on...
Aaron Alleyne-Wake
May 24, 20162 min read
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