Motor Connect Podcast

So with the country struggling to recover from the pandemic and many people steering away from buying new cars and heading towards buying used cars, I wanted to give you some of my top tips to save money and make sure you are getting the best help when making a decision on what to buy and the running costs.

So its that time of year where the new registration of cars come out and where people historically change their cars for a brand new one. But how is this years new 70/20 plate going to fair after a global pandemic, a lack of new vehicles as production was severely reduced and in some cases halted. So Lets have a look at what’s going on and also what knock on effect this will have on the used car sector at this time.

The travel restrictions of foreign travel with the thought of having to quarantine on your return has accelerated UK holidays dramatically. What does this mean for UK Motoring. In this episode we cover the cost of fuel and holiday price increases alongside some information about making sure your car is good to go on a road trip.

The British government has decided to end the MOT extension early! Listen to this episode to get the low down on the new ruling!

In this episode we cover the truth about zero percent car finance and whether its a myth or not! Are you getting the best deal on your car finance? Contact our team and we will help out in whatever way we can. www.motorconnect.co.uk

This podcast covers the part exchange vs the private sale. Before making a decision about buying a new car, make sure you do a little preparation and decide if it’s the part exchange or the private sale route you want to take. Consider your options, decide what’s best for you and be prepared! https://www.motorconnect.co.uk/blog/part-exchange-tricks-and-tips

This episode covers tips for your credit score and covers what a credit score is.  A Credit score is  something that borrowers look at to asses creditworthiness. Credit reporting agencies hold a credit file on pretty much everyone. A credit file is a list of all the personal and financial records about you personally including past, future, and present. More information can also be found on our blog  https://www.motorconnect.co.uk/blog/top-tips-to-improving-your-credit-score

Once you have purchased your car as well as insuring it and taxing it you will also have to maintain it. Taking care of your car is, in many ways, like taking care of your health. If you keep it maintained hopefully you will have trouble free motoring. For more information on this visit https://www.motorconnect.co.uk/blog/6-tips-to-keep-your-car-healthy

On the 25th March 2020 GOV.UK published a six month MOT extension. Meaning that all Vehicles due a MOT from 30th March 2020 will get a six-month emergency extension.  The Independent Garage Association (IGA) have highlight concerns that better guidance needs to be given to the public regarding the extension to ensure that vehicles remain roadworthy. With the current MOT test failure rate standing at 31%, it is believed that around 10 million vehicles do not meet the basic level of compliance set out in the UK. With that figure possibly rising from 30th March 2020.

Todays podcast covers Covid-19 (the corona virus) and how life must go on! Are you remaining positive and active? Motor Connect can still deliver to your door and have taken all measures following government guidelines to make your purchase easy. Ho we remain committed and persistent to continue with a great customer service.