Sell My Car
Enter your registration number to receive cash offers for your car
The increasing cost of fuel could be harming the UK economy
A Major report set to be published this week by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) shows a cut of 2.5p per litre of fuel would create 180,000 jobs without any negative effects to the chancellors tax revenues. The report has been widely welcomed by the campaign group Fair Fuel UK and the leading fuel card reseller The Fuel Card Company. (more…)
Birds whistling in the trees…daffodils in bloom…flower buds beginning to swell…and the odd flutter of a butterfly. Aaah, Spring is in the air!
Is Spring the Season to Sell Your Car?
But, given that the age-old saying goes, “to everything there is a season”, what does the first throes of Spring mean to those looking to buy or sell cars? (more…)
If you are thinking of buying a new car or looking for a buyer for your car, it may help you to know how the number plate system works as there can be quite a difference in value if you get it wrong! A car registered one day before another could be worth £100’s even £1000’s of pounds less. So make sure you know which is which when buying or selling your car.
Depending on which survey you read, anywhere up to a staggering 50% of Britain’s car owners are perplexed by the current vehicle registration plate system! (more…)
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) have become the latest motoring organisation to hit out at plans to let learner drivers loose on Britain’s motorways later this year!
At the moment, it is illegal for a learner to drive on the motorway network under any circumstances, but Roads Minister Mike Penning plans to use his powers of designated legislation to change that in the summer. (more…)
He has – rightly at times – been accused of being “out of touch” with Britain’s motorists, but David Cameron went a long way to redeeming himself in the eyes of the car-using fraternity this week…providing he is true to his word, of course!
The Prime Minister has vowed to tackle the "Compensation Culture"
At a specially-convened ‘insurance summit’, Cameron has vowed to take action on the damaging rise of the American-influenced ‘compensation culture’ which, according to him, has made Britain the “whiplash capital of Europe” and sent motor insurance costs soaring! (more…)
I know Nothing!
The recent bombshell that Energy Secretary Chris Huhne was to step down from his cabinet post over the ‘fallout’ from a controversial 2003 speeding case involving a scorned ex-wife, three penalty points and Essex Police, has brought the thorny subject of speed cameras back to the forefront.
Opinion is still divided on the subject of speed cameras, with it being no exaggeration to say that the majority of Britain’s motorists find them about as welcoming as the Pope would find a condom machine in the Vatican!
The widely-held view by the ‘man on the street’ – backed up by the Drivers Alliance – is that fixed speed cameras are not about road safety and are basically a government ‘cash-cow’, with most cameras strategically-placed to earn maximum revenue.
But, there is a vocal minority of road safety campaigners who continue to champion the effectiveness of speed cameras, with a recent RAC foundation report suggesting that as many as 800 extra people a year would die or sustain serious injuries on Britain’s roads if all cameras we decommissioned.
Almost inevitably, the real truth is probably somewhere in between.
But, at a time when the coalition Government continue to press ahead with cuts to road safety budgets, here are 10 interesting facts about Britain’s speed cameras;
1. Britain’s highest ‘earning’ speed camera is situated on the southbound A1(M) between junctions 4 and 3 in Hertfordshire. In 2011, it caught an average of 789 speeding motorists a month.
2. The worst performing speed camera in the country is situated in the A348 in Ferndown, Dorset. It once caught no speeders in three years!
3. In all, Britain has over 6000 speed cameras on it’s roads which are now yielding over £100 million per annum in fines.
4. The first fixed speed cameras were installed in 1991. It was reported that one on the M40 trapped over 400 speeding motorists in it’s first 40 minutes!
Gotcha
5. The most commonly used ‘Gatso’ camera was named after one of it’s inventors – 1950′s Dutch rally driver Maurice Gatsonides.
6. The cost of installing a ‘Gatso’ speed camera is usually around £25,000, but can rise to as much as £40,000 in some rural areas.
7. Approximately one in four of Britain’s motorists have been convicted of a speeding offence since 1996, leading to over seven million convictions.
8. The concept of a speed camera can be dated back to 1905, with the existence of a patent for a ‘Time Recording Camera for Trapping Motorists’.
9. A motorcyclist speeding at 155mph on the A465 in South Wales in 2002 was the fastest ever recorded on a British speed camera.
10. Swindon became the first town in Britain to switch off it’s cameras when they were deactivated in 2009. Statistics released the following year showed a slight fall in accidents!
Who will buy my BMW?
Finding a Cash buyer for your BMW could be easier then you think…or harder, depending on what you decide to do.
There is no question that the majority of BMW’s are in high demand. Some of the older models are quickly becoming classic cars and even increasing in value if they have been well maintained, have low mileage and a low number of owners.
The majority of BMW’s for sale are more recent model, that haven’t reached classic car status and most likely never will. As BMW’s have been one of the top selling cars over the last decade there are plenty of used ones in the market for sale.
Whether you are able to sell your BMW quickly can be determined by:
- Has it got Full Main Dealer Service History – FBMWSH is always beneficial to values on BMW, an independent BMW specialist service history isn’t a bad second. A BMW without any service history will plummet in value.
- Optional Extras, whilst puddle lights don’t send the values rocketing, many BMW’s “book” with Leather interior, Sat Nav and often the larger wheel option. If you car ticks these boxes along with Full BMW Service History you should have a highly desirable car on your hands.
- Mileage – when setting the price you would like for your car be realistic and allow for cars with higher mileage to be worth less. Yes BMW are well built and providing it has been serviced in accordance with the manufacturers specification it should be good for 150,000 + but, the simple fact is above average mileage can reduce what a car is worth dramatically.
See how value drops when mileage increases above average
Once you have decided to try and sell your BMW you have numerous options available. You can try and find a buyer for your car privately but bear in mind you will incur advertising costs and there are not many private buyers about with the cash available to buy your BMW especially if it is relatively new (less than 5 years old). People you have never met before will want to go and test drive your car, it is unlikely they will be insured to do this. Is it safe to accompany them on a test drive? Then how do you accept payment, cash can be forged, cheques can bounce as can bankers drafts?
Car Arena offer you a safe, quick and hassle free alternative to help you find a buyer for your car. Our service is free and it takes you less than a minute to list your car for sale with us.
Once we have the details we need on your car we get offers for you from our subscribing network of car buyers. We never disclose your personal details to them. You only ever have to discuss the sale of your BMW with your Car Arena Account Manager. If you accept an offer from Car Arena to buy your car (which you are under no obligation to), we arrange to come to you to collect your BMW, wherever you are in Great Britain and ensure you are paid in full by secure bank transfer before we leave with your car.
There are no hidden fees, administration charges, tax contribution fees or collection charges, the offer we make is the amount you will be paid in full on collection.
There really isn’t a more secure way find a cash buyer for your BMW today.
Renault Nissan Alliance
The King of Morocco, His Majesty King Mohammed VI today opened the new Renault-Nissan Alliance plant in Tangier, Morocco.
With an estimated investment of €1 billion Renault-Nissan have demonstrated their commitment to building new cars in North Africa. With an annual capacity of 400,000 new Entry models it is hoped more than 6000 people will be employed there by 2015
Renault have had a presence in Morocco for over 80 years and with Tangier located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea it benefits from excellent port facilities, an extensive network of suppliers and a pool of highly qualified staff.
“Renault and Nissan share the Kingdom of Morocco’s high ambitions for industrial development,” said Carlos Ghosn at the inauguration ceremony. “Thanks to the mobilisation of Renault and its partners, as well as to the unfailing support of the Moroccan government, our plant in Tangier sets a new global standard for the automobile industry.”
Renault Tangier Factory
Production capacity geared to continuing the Entry range’s success story
the new family car, Lodgy, and a small van that will also be available in passenger car form will be the first vehicles to be produced at the plant. The additional capacity allows for higher production volume models and the new factory will enable the Entry range to expand.
The current manufacturing plants at Pitesti (Romania) and SOMACA (Casablanca, Morocco) plants are currently running to maximum capacity. The new factory will enable the Renault Group is in a position to meet its customers’ growing demand for entry-level vehicles.
According to popular definition, a ‘Sunday driver’ is the following.
“A person who drives slowly or unskilfully, as if used to driving only on Sundays when the roads are relatively quiet.”
All sounds harmless enough doesn’t it? Well, no actually.
Research is now showing that Britain’s motorists feel the same level of disdain for the archetypal ‘Sunday driver’ as they do ‘boy-racers’, white van man, or even foreign lorry drivers!
So, what exactly is the big problem?
Are Slow Drivers as Dangerous as Boy Racers?
Well, it would appear that slow drivers are proving an increasing source of anxiety on UK roads and new research from the Department of Transport suggests that they are actually responsible for a large, and increasing, amount of accidents each year.
A poll conducted last summer by insurance experts confused.com found that 60% of motorists experience an increase in stress levels and heightened irritability when faced with a vehicle driving slower than the rest of the traffic, causing nearly half of all drivers to attempt risky overtaking manoeuvres.
Roughly half of the 2000 respondents were in full support of introducing ‘slow-speed’ cameras to combat slow driving and penalising the dawdlers with a fine. Solutions offered from the survey included; imposing a minimum speed limit on all British roads; dedicating set times for slow drivers to be on the road; the issuing of a warning badge system to be displayed by offending motorists.
Back in July, around the time of the poll, Peter Rodger, chief examiner from the Institute of Motorists (IAM), said: “All forms of inconsiderate driving need to be tackled. Drivers who are unnecessarily slow lead others to make rash moves.”
Well, Peter…we are still waiting more than six months on.
…and you talk about drivers being excessively slow!
Author: Paul Wilkinson
Whether you have tried unsuccessfully to sell your car privately in Liverpool or simply don’t want the hassle of trying to sell your car privately then Car Arena is a great alternative for people who are looking for a cash buyer for their car.
Look further afield for car buyers
Car Arena do not charge you for this service, it is completely free to you. Because we come to you to collect your car on behalf of our buyers, you don’t have to worry about only being able to find a local car buyer in Liverpool. Our buyers buy from us because they know we take care of the collection and ensure the car is paid for and any finance cleared.
It only takes a moment or two to add your cars information to Car Arena. As soon as we have all the details we need we then circulate the details of your car (not your personal details) to our subscribing dealers. We handle all the enquiries and questions so that you don’t have to. You only ever need to speak to your Car Arena Account Manager when looking for someone to buy your car. Once we have an offer that we think is high enough we will make an offer to you to buy your car. We only get paid when you agree to sell your car to one of our dealers so you can be certain we work hard to get you the best possible price. Our offer to you is the total amount that you will receive directly into your bank account when we come to collect your car. Our collection drivers even wait with you until you can check the funds are securely in your bank account. There are no hidden fees, admin charges or collection costs to be deducted, the amount we agree on is the amount you will receive into your bank account.
Using Car Arena to find a buyer for your car saves you the time, hassle and expense of trying to find a buyer for your car locally in Liverpool. We buy cars on behalf of buyers across the country each and every day. We ensure the entire process operates smoothly and securely removes the worry often associated with trying to find a genuine buyer for your car.
You have nothing to lose by seeing how much you could get for your car using Car Arena, it is completely free and you can remove your car at any point, you are not under any obligations to accept the offers on your car.
For the latest news, offers & competitions from Car Arena
-
Search our Blog
-
Categories
- Automotive (64)
- BMW 3 Series (4)
- buy my car in London (3)
- Buy My Jaguar (10)
- Cash for car companies (7)
- Cash for my Jaguar (6)
- Jaguar S Type (2)
- Jaguar X Type (2)
- Jaguar XF (3)
- Parkers Valuations (1)
- Sell my BMW 3 Series (6)
- Sell my Car (25)
- Sell my car in london (3)
- sell my Jaguar (6)
- Bentley Cars (3)
- buy my car (8)
- Car Auctions (13)
- car buyers (20)
- car buyers scotland (4)
- Car Sales (22)
- Cystic Fibrosis (1)
- Economy (7)
- Fund Raising (1)
- Jaguar Cars (3)
- Kingston Upon Hull (3)
- London Marathon (1)
- Running (1)
- Sell my car in Hull (5)
- sell my car in Manchester (6)
- sell my car in scotland (5)
- sell my car online (15)
- sell the car (13)
- Sport (3)
- Trade Cars (17)
- Travel (7)
- Uncategorized (10)
- Vehicle remarketing (17)
- Automotive (64)
-
Archives