Stay tuned for our in-depth analysis of interest rates, their mechanics and how they impact different types of car loans. When it comes to car finance, favourable interest rates can mean all the difference in the world. Interest rates rise and fall like the tide, with central banks and every stock market around the world … Continued
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PCP & HP Car Finance has dominated the headlines recently after The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reported that some customers may have been charged too much on their finance agreement and might be entitled to compensation. So, what is this all about? In January 2021, the regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) banned the use … Continued
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Written by Mark Rose, photos by Dom Ginn Few hot hatchbacks are more bonkers than the latest Audi RS3 Sportback. And that’s not because it’s some laser-focused, spine-tingling driver’s car, no, it’s because it packs 400 horsepower and 500NM of torque. I’m about to sound older than I actually am, but I remember when supercars … Continued
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In the world of BMW, the M5 has long been considered ‘the’ M car. Sure, Munich’s first foray in to M-badged road cars began in 1978 with the introduction of the M1, but it was the release of the M535i in 1979 which laid the groundwork for what many perceive as the first proper volume M car, the E28 M5.
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Written by Mark Rose, photos by Dom Ginn It’s a grey, sodden, Monday morning and I’m sat in a queue of traffic in central London. I’d been forced on to this most despairing of routes because some insufferable eco warriors whose gang name I won’t give airtime to, decided to stage a protest on the … Continued
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If you didn’t know already, as part of the DSG Finance Group, Magnitude is set on reducing our environmental impact. Our fleet of over 50 EVs across the group is a huge part of this reduction in emissions, with the large majority being Teslas of some variety. Our Head of Prestige, Tim Marlow was no … Continued
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Goodwood this year was a bit of an anomaly, the weather couldn’t make its mind up (typically British) and this year saw the show’s first ever closure on Saturday. Despite that, the festival was still absolute heaven for petrolheads like us! We’ve put together some of our favourite spots from the Festival of Speed, with … Continued
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So you have your heart set on a sportscar, first of all, great choice! Sportscars are built for fun, but unfortunately for us petrolheads, they’re a bit of a dying breed. The sales figures dictate where manufacturers decide to invest more money, and the sportscar market has been on the decline for a long time. … Continued
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Like it or not, SUVs are the biggest-selling car genre, and manufacturers are just pumping out more and more models each year. Whether it’s the higher seating position or the overall safer feeling driving such big cars gives off, the SUV craze hasn’t really slowed at all. There are many benefits to the SUV; the … Continued
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It’s no secret that we are self-proclaimed petrolheads, there’s just something special about cars and that feeling they give you that can’t be replicated anywhere else. So when it comes to Winter, snow, rain, ice, sleet, all that and the favoured rear-wheel drive doesn’t really mix, unless you like driving in circles! So here are … Continued
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When you think of a supercar, what’s the first brand you think of? Ferrari? Lamborghini? McLaren? Understandable as these are some of the most recognisable names when it comes to the fast and exotic. But there are plenty of other brands that have birthed some stunning cars, with some real underdogs on show here. First … Continued
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We’ve covered cars under the £400pm mark here, so let’s take the next step up and see what an extra £100pm can grab you on a monthly PCP. All of the finance examples in this article are for illustrative purposes only and quotes are accurate as of 18/11/22 – interest rates and residual values can … Continued
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The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the latest addition to VW’s growing family of EVs. It’s styled to mimic the iconic VW T2 bus from the sixties and seventies and VW is hoping to rediscover the magic with this new electric version. Harry‘s here to find out if this EV is as good to live with … Continued
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