Beating the Second Hand Blues with a Reliable Peugeot Car

Buying a second hand vehicle is an operation fraught with opportunities for heartache. No matter what the thing looks like when it’s viewed, it invariably ends up clanking, leaking and blowing gaskets all the way to an expensive garage bill. Unless, of course, one buys from a reputable dealer – and purchases something reliable, like a second hand Peugeot car.

“Buyer Beware”, they say – and anyone buying vehicles privately should do just that. If a vehicle bought from a private seller goes wrong, there is no legal protection for the buyer and no chance of getting any money back. The only sensible way to buy second hand vehicles including Peugeot car is to go to a recognised dealer – like the Dickens group, for example – where full service histories and warranties combine with the Trade Descriptions Act to ensure a proper level of buyer protection.

It’s a good idea to go for a make that is frequently seen on British roads – like the Peugeot car, which is fast becoming one of the most popular family hatchbacks in the business. Buying a car seen often on UK roads means buying into a make for which there will be cheap and plentiful spare parts – not to mention hundreds of garages that have plenty of experience fixing the things. The modern Peugeot, in addition to being reliable (and having spare parts that are a lot easier to find than they used to be), is trendy, chic and excellent value for money. Routinely voted amongst the best hatchbacks of any given year by the trade magazines, the Peugeot car range offers sensible travel for young parents; nippy travel for the hot hatch market; and even executive cool for the emerging “affordable exec” buyer.

Peugeot have developed a habit, recently, of releasing special editions of their most popular vehicles. That’s great news for the second hand buyer, for two reasons: first, because the rash of new special editions means a lot of Peugeot owners are trading in their “non special edition” models for upgrades; and second, because the older special editions (those from two or three years ago) are now starting to appear on second hand forecourts. The Peugeot car done as a special edition often has racier body lines, stylish interior decoration and even improved performance – so watch out for them, when looking around for a used one.

Peugeot family cars bring a touch of French style (and we all know how cool that is) to the Mum, Dad and several kids transporter. Peugeot are famous for taking the insides of their vehicles as seriously as the outside – that translates, when it’s done in a family car, to reams of ingenious ideas for space use, versatility and durability. Even a family on a budget can afford to drive away with something perfect (and, with the rash of special editions taking the attention of the new car buyer, not very old) when they turn to the Peugeot car market for their vehicle.

It could be the style; it could be the value; or it could be the versatility. Most likely, it’s all three. Peugeots make a great looking, hugely reliable buy for every wallet – second hand or brand spanking new.

Road Trips Are Back, Air Travel Is Out!

You put time into planning a relaxing break with the knowledge that if the trip involves air travel there is always that risk of something going wrong! I recently experienced this when my flight was cancelled due to a terrorist threat. As a result I had to spend 14 hours, I repeat 14 hours, sitting around twiddling my thumbs waiting for some kind of feedback from those exhausted looking airline staff. With so many other holiday makers having to endure the same experience, this added insult to injury. Starbucks, Costa, Pizza Express, and basically anywhere you could sit and attempt to calm down with a nice latte or a glass of wine, were crowded beyond belief. The lucky people able to secure a table were prepared to purchase as many drinks as necessary to keep their relatively comfortable place to sit and wait. Those of us left had to find floor space (at this point the only potential areas were next to the litter bins or the public toilets).

I have decided to avoid risking a repeat experience for some time. I simply cannot face another airport again. In fact I am even wary of train and bus stations. That leaves me with my Pininfarina designed Peugeot 406 Coupe. A form of transport I can actually rely on. Fresh from its MOT and newly taxed my car is ready to go so I have decided to take another road trip next month. My fondest memories of the year are the trips we have taken across the UK in this car.

I have been on to one of my favourite reference sites and purchased my road map and an Eyewitness UK Travel Guide. All that’s left to do is download some of our favourite tracks to play as we drive around and take in the scenery. I can confidently say I am well and truly looking forward to my next trip.

Another great thing about travelling by road is the ability to pack the car with as much luggage as you like. The last holiday I took using air travel involved me being charged for excess baggage when bringing back too many bottles of wine. I’d been in France – what do people expect?!

For those of you with children, like myself, you should be aware of the new law on child restraints which takes effect from September 18th of this year – definitely something to bear in mind!

In my opinion road trips are well and truly coming back – just remember to fasten your seatbelt and drive safely.

A Large Peugeot 407 Family Car is Available in Saloon, SW and Coupe

The 407 doesn’t really score low in any category but this is the one where it emerges with that something that’s a little bit special.

As an overall package, the 407 is certainly very enticing, despite the spectre of iffy reliability. Buy new and you’ll lose your shirt on it, but buy used – even if it’s just pre-registered – and you’ll save a fortune while also enjoying the comfort, safety, space and equipment that comes as standard with all 407s. That’s why you’d be daft not to at least consider a 407.

The Peugeot 407 is a large family car from the French manufacturer.. The 407 is available in three formats: saloon, SW (estate) and coupe. There are a range of engines to choose from, including both a diesel and petrol V6. The saloon variant is available with four doors, the SW has five and the coupe has two. The 407 is comfortable and refined. It’s also packed full of safety equipment.

The Peugeot 407 replaced the popular 406 in 2004. Peugeot believe that style and design are important factors for consumers, and that buyers consider looks often more than practicality. Peugeot have therefore created and designed the 407 with that in mind.

On average the Coupe will return 33.2 miles for every gallon of petrol you pour into it. Not bad. Though this drops to a wallet-bashing 23.7 mpg if you’re just going to drive it in town. 407 Car Insurance isn’t going to be cheap at 15E or 16E for our model while the annual tax bill will set you back £215. Buyers can get there hands on a three year warranty providing they keep up with servicing. Peugeot Assistance, breakdown service is free for the first year.

Peugeot 407 – Did you know?

  • Peugeot is one of the most popular new car makers in the UK. The Peugeot 407 is very popular with company car owners.
  • The Peugeot 407 has been awarded five stars in a Euro NCAP rating. It also scores highly for child occupancy safety. This is an improvement on its predecessor, the 406.
  • In Mexico, the 407 is sold in the saloon and coupe variants.
  • Some have said that the Peugeot 407’s fluid lines and front end could be mistaken for something Italian and hyper-expensive.