Entries Tagged as ‘Auto Trader’

January 6, 2009

Are you buying a car in January?

January will see a bundle of hot new superminis unleashed onto UK roads – including the Alfa Romeo Mito, Ford Ka and Fiat 500 Abarth.
With plenty of car deals, low petrol prices and postponed tax increases, 2009 is a great time to buy.
Are you going to buy a new or used car this month?

December 19, 2008

What’s the smallest car you can fit a Christmas tree in?

We took on the challenge of squeezing a seven foot Christmas tree into a Mini Clubman.
We tried sliding the tree through the sunroof, through the side windows and across the back seats - which didn’t work.
This got us thinking – what’s the smallest car you can fit a tree in?

December 9, 2008

Does your car cope well in the winter?

With the temperature falling, more drivers will be waking up to find their car windows covered with frost.
Winter weather can also prevent cars starting and make driving difficult.
How do you look after your car in the winter? What are your top tips for coping with the cold?

December 4, 2008

Want us to cut YOUR car costs?

With monthly petrol bills over £100 a month, heavy depreciation and a tax increase on its way, there’s never been a better time to cut your motoring costs.
We ran a series of features called ‘troubleshoot your commute’ where we helped one motorist save £1,374 on his annual car costs – now we want to help [...]

December 1, 2008

Has the credit crunch affected your driving?

As the credit crisis continues, motorists are looking for new ways to save money.
We asked our team of car enthusiasts what they’re doing to cut the cost of driving – from going green to downsizing.
Has your driving changed since the credit crunch?

October 17, 2008

Are you downsizing your car? Try Auto Trader Car Finder

With the credit crunch biting and stock markets falling, the cost of motoring is high.
Downsizing your car is one way of cutting costs – and Auto Trader Car Finder can help find the right car for you.
Are you thinking of downsizing to a smaller car to save money on list price and fuel?

July 11, 2008

How do you save money on your motoring?

Auto Trader is helping you fight the credit crunch with its daily digest of money-saving tips.
But what things do YOU do to save money on your motoring?

June 3, 2008

Join us on Auto Trader Pulse - the online community for Auto Trader readers

Today Auto Trader has launched a new community site for autotrader.co.uk users.
At Auto Trader Pulse you can join in on forums, share images and videos, and interact with other Auto Trader readers and car fans. Click here to visit Auto Trader Pulse now or continue reading for more information.

May 1, 2008

Vauxhall VXR8: first impressions

We’ve had a Vauxhall VXR8 delivered just in time for the week’s torrential rain.

That wouldn’t be a worry in a normal car, but the VXR8 is a 6-litre V8-engined thundersaloon pumping more than 400bhp through the rear wheels.
And that means driving it can be a little hairy in the wet.

March 29, 2008

Clocks go forward on Sunday: Why not use the time to fix your car?

More than one million motorists could be risking a fine or accident for having defective lights, dangerous brakes or worn tyres.
As the clocks go forward on Sunday, why not use the extra time to give your car a good wash, polish and safety check?
Research by the RAC Foundation shows concentration levels are lower at the [...]