TAKE THE LEAP AND FEEL THE LOVE FOR YOUR CAR
If you were feeling the love on Valentine’s Day then maybe it’s time to take that leap! 2012 is leap year and on February the 29th, the extra day, all you loved up ladies will get the chance to propose to your partner.
Owning a car is a bit like a relationship – it needs regular t.l.c. and attention to keep it maintained and running smoothly.
Regular and timely maintenance can help any motorist get the maximum amount of mileage from their vehicle before having to purchase a new one. Most routine vehicle checks such as tyres, fluid levels, belts and hoses are simple enough so that they can be performed by motorists without any repair expertise.
WHEN IS A USED CAR BARGAIN NOT A USED CAR BARGAIN?
The savvy car buyer will always take their time in choosing a car and will be selective about where they are buying from. With the current economic squeeze many used car dealers are chasing customers by being ultra-competitive on price.
Car buyers looking for used cars this year should aim to make a real comparison because, as we know, a headline price which is the cheapest does not necessarily mean the best value for money on the overall package. For example if a car is offered at £500 cheaper than its nearest comparative example but it’s just “there you go, there’s the keys anything else you want is extra” then that’s fine as long as buyers understand that this is what their money is buying them. However, when parting with your hard earned cash it pays to look at the bigger picture to avoid buying a vehicle which could cost you dearly in the long run.
OUR CUSTOMERS THINK UVW IS SIMPLY THE BEST…..
UVW (Used Vehicle Warranty) receives many emails and letters of thanks and appreciation for our consistently high levels of customer service and prompt claim settlement from our customers.
From Lands’ End to John O’Groats, UVW customers are contacting us to tell us how delighted they are with their UVW used vehicle warranty cover and the friendly helpfulness of all our staff from our call centre to claims and admin.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES NO LONGER A DREAM BUT ARE THEY REALITY?
To the delight of electric car manufacturers such as Nissan and Renault, the government have recently announced that they will be extending ‘Plug-in Grants’ to car buyers in the UK. As of 31 December 2011, 892 claims have been made through the Plug-in Car Grant scheme, with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data showing that 1,052 cars eligible for the Grant were registered over the same period.
JANUARY IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY A USED CAR – BUT DONT CATCH A COLD!
With the festive season well and truly over, the January sales are in full swing – not only on the high street but also in the used car market.
For those who are looking to buy a used car, January could be the perfect opportunity to bag a bargain from a used car dealership who is slashing prices in their “January sale”.
But how can you avoid buying a car that’s about as tasty as a leftover Brussels sprout! UVW have some tips for wise used car buyers:
FREE AUTOGLYM VALET CASE
FREE AUTOGLYM VALET CASE AND PRODUCTS WITH EVERY UVW WARRANTY POLICY PURCHASED
Get your FREE Autoglym valet case worth over £50 rrp with every UVW used car warranty policy purchased (one per customer and offer subject to stock availability).
Each Autoglym valet case contains a selection of the best-selling products from Autoglym’s professional motorist’s vehicle care range including bodywork shampoo conditioner, paint renovator, bumper care, super resin polish, car glass polish, clean wheels, quick clear screen wash, intensive tar remover, sponge, chamois and instruction booklet. The Autoglym valet case is automatically dispatched after the 14 day cancellation period providing you have not cancelled your policy within that time.
DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT THIS WINTER KEEP MOTORING WITH A UVW USED VEHICLE WARRANTY
With the right preparation, it is possible to keep your vehicle safely on the road in the harsh winter weather conditions that are being predicted. UVW recommends some useful tips for winter motoring:
GET A GRIP: At temperatures below seven degrees, summer tyres and high-performance all seasons lose their grip. The soft, rubber compound that allows them to stick to the road, delivering the handling, braking and acceleration capabilities dramatically deteriorates. The colder it gets, the less grip is available. Unlike old-fashioned snow tyres, many winter radials are now specially designed to deliver decent grip on ice and snow and are a must-have for safe winter driving.
RAIN RAIN GO AWAY!!
It’s that time of year again when flood warnings start to appear in weather bulletins and roads can become water-logged. Water depth is notoriously difficult to judge and attempting to drive through it could cause serious damage to your car. It sounds simplistic to say but if in doubt, don’t drive into water, turn around and find an alternative route.
To help you tackle the worst of the rain this Winter UVW used car warranty have put together some top tips to help tackle water-logged roads:
WITH THE SOARING COST OF MOTORING CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO HAVE UVW CAR WARRANTY COVER?
A recent survey by the RAC based on 17 different new cars, showed that the average driver is paying £6,689 a year in motoring costs, compared with £5,870 in 2010.
Drivers have been hit by soaring fuel prices up 12.4% on last year, adding £160 to the average driver’s fuel bill. In addition the cost of insurance has gone up by 14.38%, coupled with higher garage fees and the fall in cars’ resale value. As a result motorists are now paying 14 per cent more than they did a year ago to run their cars; the increase is nearly three times the rate of inflation which is crippling drivers’ wallets!
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A VERY MERRY XMAS
With Christmas getting ever closer many motorists are watching the pounds and the pennies. The very last thing needed at his expensive time of year is a big bill for vehicle repairs! Therefore protection with a UVW used car warranty makes total sense, and here at UVW we are seeing more and more people buying UVW cover.