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Car Buying Advice & Guides

Check out the latest car buying advice and guides from Plympton Car Centre.

  • Electric cars are on the rise. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) projects that there will be almost 500,000 new hybrid and fully electric vehicles on UK roads in 2023. In fact, in March of this year alone, there were a total of 76,233 battery electric vehicles, 65,861 hybrid electric vehicles, and 31,765 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles registered in the UK.

    So, with the rise in popularity of these vehicles, we thought we’d list some of the best electric family cars you can buy today. By the end of this article, …

  • When searching for your next used car a good place to start is researching which brands are the best. And reliability is most likely top of your list of requirements. Buying a reliable used car will ensure that you’re on the road for longer and won’t have to fork out regular repairs and extortionate maintenance costs. Different vehicles age in different ways and some car brands make much better used cars than others. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to outline some of the most reliable used car brands.

    Below are 7 …

  • When purchasing a car there are so many factors for you to consider. You’ll need to decide on the type of car you’re after and whether it’s going to be manual or automatic. You’ll also need to decide if you’re going to go for a petrol, diesel, hybrid, or electric car. And on top of all of this, you then need to decide whether to opt for a brand new model or a used car.

    In this guide we will be focusing on used cars, we’ll outline the seven key advantages of buying a used car over a brand new model. By the end …

  • There are a number of benefits to buying a used car. For starters, you’re going to find used vehicles far more affordable than brand new purchases. Then, you have the added benefit of your car devaluing at a lesser rate than if you bought a new model. However, for many people, purchasing a used car can be a bit of a minefield, as they might not know what to look for. But fear not, we’re here to help.

    Below are our 11 essential tips for buying a used car that we think will help you make an informed decision on your next purchase. By …