Beat the 2010 new car price rise
We reveal how to save hundreds of pounds in our exclusive guide.
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 20 minutes
What you need:
• A budget
• Access to a computer
• A car in mind
Directions:
View our step-by-step guide with the image below:
1. Avoid the VAT price rise
Value added tax (VAT) will rise by 2.5 per cent on January 1, 2010, as confirmed in the 2009 pre-budget report.
It was originally cut to 15 per cent last year, now it's due to return to 17.5 per cent. This will affect all goods and retailers across the country, including the price of new cars and fuel. Buy a new car before 2010 and you could save hundreds of pounds (roughly £250 on a £10,000 car).
Some manufacturers are even extending the offer. Read our car makers combat VAT increase story for more information.
2. Buy from the right place
Motorati.co.uk introduces buyers to a range of new car dealers. Buyers can use the free multi-brand configurator to build their ideal spec, compare vehicles, find out delivery times and dealer location.
Alternatively buyers can search for a new car on Auto Trader, which has thousands on sale at discounted prices. You can search for the exact spec and price range you want.
3. Save £2,000 on a new car
Government funding for the popular 'cash for bangers' program has been increased by £100m - enough to prolong the scheme by a further ten weeks.
Take advantage of the scheme before it runs out and get £2,000 for trading in a ten-year-old car for a brand new one.
4. Haggle hard this winter
Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show December is the third-quietest month in the year for sales.
With fewer buyers around, dealers may be more inclined to offer deals to entice you to part with your money.
Find out more: Why buy now? Seasonal bargains
5. Drive in luxury
The technology that goes into new cars makes them faster, more efficient, and safer than the vehicles of only a few years ago.
Buy a new car and you could benefit from a whole range of gadgets and gizmos that you won't get in a ten-year-old used car.
6. Learn buying tips from the pros
Want to save money and find the right car for you in the quickest time?
Check out Auto Trader's complete five-part guide to buying a car:
1. New or used?
2. Where to buy
3. What car should you buy?
4. Getting the best deal
5. Mistakes to avoid
7. Find out what's in demand
Buy a popular car or rare model and it could hold its value better than other cars. This is particularly useful when you come to sell it in the future.
Find out more:
• 100 most wanted cars: reviews, pics and video
• 50 most wanted superminis
• 25 most wanted city cars
8. Beat car maker price rises
Ford has announced price increases across most of its range in December. Buy a car before November 30 and you could save an average 2.7 per cent - or around £280 on a typical new Ford Fiesta.
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