Buying a second hand or pre-owned car or van is fraught with pitfalls. Unless you are an expert mechanic there is no way that you can be certain that your money will not be wasted on a car or van that fails immediately after you’ve purchased it?
Luckily we don’t generally replace our cars very frequently. The average is around every two to three years. But when we do it is one of the most significant purchases that most people make. Getting a good deal is the top of most people’s priority lists, that is why they choose a second hand vehicle rather than new. Depreciation in value is enormous for many new vehicles with some falling in value by as much as 50% immediately after purchase. Car and van buyers can take advantage of this depreciation by finding low mileage, well maintained vehicles at a fraction of what they would cost new. But how can you be sure that the vehicle you are buying is both a bargain and reliable.
It’s worth starting by identifying everything you need in your new vehicle. You’ll want to think about things like the number of seats, luggage space, fuel consumption and don’t overlook the cost of insurance. You will probably already have some models in mind.
Next comes some pricing research. Vehicles that are only one or two years old can be significantly more expensive than those which are three or four years old. This research will provide a valuable insight into what your car or van is likely to cost.
Having identified some models that meet your requirements and some example prices for these its now time to find a seller who has what you are looking for. The two choices here are basically a private sale or a commercial auto trader. Private sellers tend to be a little less expensive but there may be more risk involved. A used car sales business is likely to cost a little more, but they may provide various benefits such as servicing or loans and insurance.
If you are not a car mechanic it is always recommended that you have a vehicle checked over by someone who is before you commit to a purchase. Also, don’t overlook car leasing or van leasing as alternative finance options as you may find that leasing will give you exactly what you want and you can get that new Audi for the same monthly outlay as you may pay on a loan to buy a second hand one.
Driving your car down to a professional race track and pretending your in the grand prix for a bit is an activity that is getting more and more popular. According to recent stats released by the biggest experience day business in the country, 20% of us have now been on a track day or bought one for someone else. They are additionally seeing more people booking for corporate hospitality days. Because they are a relatively new trend however, there is still a lack of understanding about how they work. Here are 5 of the top things you need to know.
Insurance. Most tracks have their own insurance that automatically covers you whilst you are using their facility. This is one less thing to worry about, but you should always double check before you go as some race tracks don’t cover guests.
Driver. Depending on what type of track day you go on, you may be driving yourself or you may have someone else doing the pleasure. If someone else drives you around first it is very good idea to pay attention to what they do and say as their knowledge will be invaluable when your turn comes.
Licence. You are very rarely required by law to have a full driving licence for track days as they take place on private land. That said, you’ll probably find that the majority of tracks won’t let you on without a license as they don’t want to take risks themselves.
Tires. Unless you are on a team building day and are not paying for any wear and tear, you might want to take care of your tyres. They can cost you a small fortune if you buy new, and whilst they might last years driving normally, just half an hour fast driving on a track can wear them right out.
Caution. Although race tracks are statistically safer places to be than public roads, this does not mean you can drive like Evil Knievel. Track days are a great deal more dangerous than Henley Regatta for example, so make sure you’ve woken up before you get in the car.
The Top Gear team get their hands on the Ascari KZ1. This super sports car isn’t for the faint of hearts or wallets. More hot automobile programming from BBC Worldwide.
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The Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance is an annual event that showcases the worlds finest antique and classic automobiles, displayed in a lavish outdoor exhibition.
2008 Concours antique cars show
2008 Concours d’Elegance
2008 Concours d’Elegance Car Show
Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook Hall Oakland University
Meadowbrook Hall Rochester Michigan
Antique Car Show
Classic Automobiles
Historic car show
Oakland University car show
Rochester Hills car show
Rochester Hills antique car show
Meadowbrook Antique car college
Vintage car show
Meadowbrook antique car collection
Mint condition cars
Antique mint condition car show
Rolls Royce
Mercedes Benz SLR
Mercedes Benz
Corvette
Saleen ferrari F430
bugatti maserati M12
Lamborghini Reventon
Prestigious car show
Car aficionados
Automotive antiques
Antique car auction
Meadowbrook auction
Concours car auction
Marco records some exotics in the city of Montreal, in Canada. I record some of them parked, on road, driving by and accelerating. Here a list of the exotics displayed in the video:
Bentley Continental GT
Bentley Flying Spur
BMW M5 bmw m3 E90 Sedan
BMW M3 E93 Convertible
Ferrari F430
Lamborghini Gallardo maserati Quattroporte
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche 997 Turbo
Porsche 996 Carrera 4S Convertible (with a ride)
The Top Gear team get their hands on the Ascari KZ1. This super 
Some sweet footage of the Audi R 8 shot in HI DEF at the Detroit North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
Ultimate sports, racing, tunned and concept cars.
The footage speaks for itself!
Jeremy Clarkson takes a retrospective look at his greatest car loves, and reviews the Lamborghini Countach. Free video clip from the BBC
A collection of nice cars
The Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance is an annual event that showcases the worlds finest antique and classic automobiles, displayed in a lavish outdoor exhibition.
Marco records some exotics in the city of Montreal, in Canada. I record some of them parked, on road, driving by and accelerating. Here a list of the exotics displayed in the video: