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16 September 2025

How to Decide Between a New and Used Car

So, you’re on the market for a new car? But, do you go brand spanking new or pre-loved? Deciding on the right car for you...

16 September 2025

What is a Service Schedule, and Why Should You Stick to it?

So, you’ve got your next car with Concept Car Credit…but what now? Whether you’re driving for long distances or just to the shops and back,...

26 August 2025

What is Hire Purchase (HP) and how does it work?

If you’re new to car finance, you might be looking at ways to purchase a car without the lump sum. Hire purchase (HP) is a...

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1 July 2022

Electric cars: The revolution is for real!

We've been blogging about electric vehicles for quite some time. But never have the signs of change been clearer. More and more UK drivers are making the switch to EVs and manufacturers are ramping up...

1 July 2022

Dealers are allowed to sell you damaged and written-off cars! What can you do about it?

Here's something you won't believe: Car dealers are allowed to – legally! - sell you: New cars that were damaged. Former insurance write-offs. Severely damaged cars that have been refurbished. Scrupulous dealers have even taken...

16 June 2022

Drive your car into the ground – and take your time!

Ever since the dawn of the second hand car market, two burning questions have plagued potential buyers and sellers: How long should I drive my car before selling it on? What's the ideal moment for...

15 June 2022

A Guide to Car Buying in the Recession: The Taylor Swift Index!

Is now the right time to buy a car? That is not an easy question to answer. But do we have some thoughts on it. And they can make a huge difference for your wallet....

9 June 2022

The people have spoken: We’re the #1 Car Dealer in Manchester!

The entire team of Concept Car Credit is incredibly happy and proud to announce that CCC has been voted the best car dealer in Manchester. Respected website Car Dealer Reviews placed CCC on top of...

30 May 2022

Yes! The end of the diesel has finally come for real.

In 2014, 50% of UK drivers owned a diesel. Today, that percentage is struggling to remain above the 5% mark. In the public eye, driving a diesel has gone from a respected, supposedly even “green”...

24 May 2022

Don’t even consider second hand car leasing!

Second hand leasing – it sounds like a dream come true, right? For years, the leasing segment of the car market has steadily grown – from just under 12,5 million Pound in 2020 to 17,5...

2 May 2022

Can you help me keep car costs as low as possible?

Car costs are nothing to sneeze at. Depending on the kind of car you drive and how many miles you make, they can take a sizeable bite out of your budget. Keeping car costs as...

11 March 2022

No one wants to own a car anymore! Don’t tell us you’re one of them.

We rent, lease or stream just about anything now – from movies, music and audiobooks via software packages, and apps up to electric devices and household appliances. So why shouldn't you lease your car as...