need new car: what to look for/offers?

Mobeer

pigeonpie wrote: »

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Plus have no idea on insurance groups - for a reasonably sized car (not a supermini), say one of your used BMW 1 series ...
hatchback or station wagon, how much would it cost approximately for London per year?
(not garaged, but off street parking if that makes a difference and I have max. no claim bonus).
We are trying to work out the approximate running costs.

In a similar situation, my insurance is £520 on a 118d, driving ~18k miles a year with business cover and protected no claims.

property.advert

If you get a Nissan under 3 years old, thus whilst still in the original warranty, then you can get a very good warranty extension online from Nissan for another 2 years. If you are outside this 3 year period, the cost rises dramatically. I would certainly consider this and would look to see whether other manufacturers do the same.

Inactive

property.advert wrote: »

If you get a Nissan under 3 years old, thus whilst still in the original warranty, then you can get a very good warranty extension online from Nissan for another 2 years. If you are outside this 3 year period, the cost rises dramatically. I would certainly consider this and would look to see whether other manufacturers do the same.

Or just buy a Hyundai that is 3 years old, it will still have 2 years free warranty with it.;)

pigeonpie

Mobeer wrote: »

In a similar situation, my insurance is £520 on a 118d, driving ~18k miles a year with business cover and protected no claims.

:eek: what insurance group is the car please? I take it that that is comprehensive?

frothey

I felt hard done by with £280 for an A3 Quattro..... lol! Mind you, the missus pays £119 for her Aygo!

Mobeer

pigeonpie wrote: »

:eek: what insurance group is the car please? I take it that that is comprehensive?

11 under the old 1-20 system, 19 under the new 1-50 system
comprehensive, many years no claims, clean licence, parked on drive

pigeonpie

I am in London, off street parking but assume it's always more to insure in London?

jyotiagrawal

If you are going to buy a car then you should consider following points:

- Decide on budget beforehand
- Determine preferred car category
- Get recommendations
- Shop around for financing
- Dashboard controls, Acceleration etc should be checked at the time to test drive.