News - June 2007

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New and used cars 'the most common reason for loans'

A quarter of all personal loans taken out in the UK are for the purchase of a used car, according to new research.

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New tie-up boosts used car loans market in Ireland

Drivers in the Republic of Ireland will now be able to check the status of a used car before taking out a used car loan, thanks to a new partnership between Experian and the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

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Brits take used car loans but do not understand their cars

Millions of Brits are blindly walking into difficulties with their cars, despite the time and effort typically devoted to obtaining a used car loan and arranging car insurance.

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Car finance helps more drivers go green

A greater number of drivers in the UK are opting for cars with lower carbon emissions, according to new figures, many bought using car finance or car loans.

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Europe's most popular car helped by car credit

Once again the Peugeot 207 has been crowned the most popular car in Europe, no doubt helped by its low price point and the ease one of these great cars can be bought with car finance.

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Car loans make 4x4 motoring a reality

Jeep has announced a new entry-level model, which coupled with car finance may be the most affordable way yet to get started in off-road driving.

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New Mondeo easily affordable with car finance

Taking car credit can help you drive away in one of the new, improved Mondeos, which Ford has confirmed are more upmarket than before.

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Rising MG prices offset by easy car finance

The cost of buying a used MG sports car has risen noticeably in recent weeks, according to reports, an increase that is easily offset by taking car credit.

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New Jaguars affordable with car finance

Drivers looking forward to the new edition Jaguar XK and XKR can have the car of their dreams by taking out a competitive car loan.

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Extra car finance protections for drivers announced

Motorists are to be even better protected when they take out a car finance deal following the formation of a new police unit, reports Motor Trader.

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Hybrid car sales boosted by easy car loans

Sales of environmentally-friendly hybrid vehicles in the UK have increased markedly in the last year, helped in part by car finance deals, reports Gilbran.

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Car finance helps women get motoring

A growing number of women are buying cars for themselves or having a say in the purchase of a family car, often with the help of car loans, a new survey has shown.

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Car finance helps beat rising car prices

The cost of buying a new car has increased markedly in recent years, a problem many drivers are turning to car finance to help resolve.

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Buy online to cut car finance costs

Many consumers admit they've taken out an expensive payment plan at a dealership simply because it was easy, according to a new study.

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Car finance helps young get motoring

Young drivers are turning to car finance to help them cut the costs of buying their first car, new research has shown.

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Poor roads impact driver car finance

British drivers are forced to make repairs to their cars every year worth millions of pounds due to potholes and uneven roads, a new survey has found.

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Drivers seek cheap car finance

Ownership costs remain a major concern among drivers in the UK, who continue to prioritise issues such as car insurance and fuel consumption.

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