Direct Local South Bristol March 2019

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A used car is always better value, right? It’s not necessarily that simple.

Buying a used car? •

A used car is typically cheaper than new

It can be more cost effective and you probably won’t have to pay interest as the car will be cheap enough to buy out right.

Buying a New car

Buying a new car may seem beyond reach. In this day and age you can find multiple deals to get a new car by either financing the car for a period of time or by using a just add fuel scheme.

The value of car will still go down but at lower rate due to a brand new car.

A used car can be very costly to maintain.

More problems can occur with a second hand car, which can be expensive.

Used cars will have either a short warranty or it may have no warranty at all.

Insurance will have to be paid separate and will not be in a package like PCP.

One company that does offer a just add fuel option is Marmalade’s fuel & Go, which combine the cost of the car insurance into a single monthly payment, which can make your chances of getting a brand new car seem possible. On the other hand, a reliable used car can still make a lot of sense. Why buy new? •

New cars have more up to date technology in them to keep you and others safer on the road.

Some finance schemes will include the insurance in the monthly cost of the car.

New cars will have some type of warranty cover for a certain period of time.

Low – interest PCP schemes make a new car more affordable to purchase.

If you are buying a used car have a trusted mechanic look over the car to make sure that you won’t be putting your hand back in your pockets to keep the car on the road in a safe working order. A trusted mechanic that can give you help and advice is DCS Bristol located in Brislington. Dixon Business Centre, 19, Dixon Rd, Bristol BS4 5QW

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A new car isn’t always the best option. An older car will cost less saving you some money. New cars generally lose there value around 15 to 20% in the first year. All PCP deals have a large balloon payment at the end which can be unexpected if you did not read your purchase agreement.

A very good independent dealership is Lane Pearson Automotive group, The Beaufort Motor Centre, Wyck Beck Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7JE

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