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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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4 July 2022

Used car buying … why is it so rubbish?

Buying a car should be thrilling. Joyous. Fun. Considering the cost, it is perfectly okay if the process turns out to be difficult. Challenging. Disappointing even at times. But what it should certainly not be...

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...

21 June 2022

What’s really behind the success of Kia?

And In 2022, the unimaginable actually happened. In fact, two sensational things happened in the otherwise pretty predictable car world. For one, the Ford Fiesta was not the UK's best selling model. In fact, it...

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...

9 June 2022

Can you still afford petrol prices?

Driving a car has never been cheap. But right now, it is quickly becoming absurdly expensive. As we write this, in March of 2022, average petrol prices are somewhere between 160 and 170 pence per...

7 June 2022

Is this still safe? TVs now allowed for car drivers!

Technological progress is a great thing. Especially when it comes to cars. So far, however, it has mostly served to make cars safer. New legal changes relating to self-driving vehicles may be about to change...