Used Card News for February, 2007

BMW predicts robust 2008 car market

According to research by BMW Financial Services, women anticipate that the credit crunch will have the biggest bearing on them 42 per cent expect a knock-on effect on their car purchase compared to just 31 per cent of men. Bob Jordan, sales and marketing director with BMW Financial Services said: Our research shows there will be a strong appetite for car buying next year.

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Subaru used car dealer of the year announced

Subaru (UK) Limited has announced S S Services, Heathfield, Ayr, as the regional winner of its prestigious ‘Subaru Used Car Dealer of the Year Award’.

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Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 Dynamic

“The interior quality, fit and finish is as good as some cars costing substantially more. Mazda seem to have put much thought into this small car, which will appeal to current Mazda drivers, but more importantly drivers who have traditionally looked to other marques will for the first time consider a small Mazda. Additionally, Mazda’s policy of maintaining a competitive list price ensures that its contract hire customers will be comfortable with the car’s percentage residual value retention.

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