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buying a car

JamesN
JamesN Posts: 794 Forumite
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Hey guys, trying to get a new mazda 2, but i can't find the car buying guide by martin anywhere on the site at all, i know where the link used to be but its not there anymore?

If anyone could post me the link that'd be great, or if someone could give me the list of all the online price check sites for cars?

Many Thanks!

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  • Thirtyniner
    Thirtyniner Posts: 6 Forumite
    Spent ages trying to find the guide myself, James. I thought car buying would be a lively topic with the VAT going up shortly.
  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
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    Can't help with your question but I can tell you that the Mazda2 is an excellent little car and you won't be disappointed when (/if) you get your hands on one.
  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 13,686 Forumite
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    Start with https://www.drivethedeal.com
  • vikingaero
    vikingaero Posts: 10,920 Forumite
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    carfile.net
    dealdrivers.co.uk
    autoebid.co.uk
    broadspeed.co.uk
    The man without a signature.
  • JamesN
    JamesN Posts: 794 Forumite
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    Thirtyniner wrote: »
    Spent ages trying to find the guide myself, James. I thought car buying would be a lively topic with the VAT going up shortly.

    must've taken it down :( no idea why!
  • frothey
    frothey Posts: 119 Forumite
    Thirtyniner wrote: »
    Spent ages trying to find the guide myself, James. I thought car buying would be a lively topic with the VAT going up shortly.

    it's funny, people home in on cars with vat going up, but no mention of solicitors, plumbers, painters, chippies, sparkies or every other trade out there that is having to put VAT up as well! How hard is everyone haggling with them?
  • JamesN
    JamesN Posts: 794 Forumite
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    frothey wrote: »
    it's funny, people home in on cars with vat going up, but no mention of solicitors, plumbers, painters, chippies, sparkies or every other trade out there that is having to put VAT up as well! How hard is everyone haggling with them?

    I haggle everything, trust me lol.

    Just need a new car as my gf has just sold her old one and shes wanted a Mazda 2 for ages.
  • Thirtyniner
    Thirtyniner Posts: 6 Forumite
    frothey wrote: »
    it's funny, people home in on cars with vat going up, but no mention of solicitors, plumbers, painters, chippies, sparkies or every other trade out there that is having to put VAT up as well! How hard is everyone haggling with them?
    Think it might be something to do with the price you pay for a new car compared to tradesmen's bills?
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