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Submitted by What Car on 8 June, 2009 - 10:52
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What Car?

What Car? is the UK's leading source of information and advice on new and used cars. Whether you're buying, selling or just dreaming, What Car? will help you with expert, impartial car tests, money-saving tips the latest news and deals, ground-breaking investigations, comprehensive data, used car valuations and used car classified ads.

 

More info: 
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/what-car-eco-rally-video/241091
Tips, Tools & Advice
What Car?'s Guide to Buying a Car
What Car? at 2009 Eco-Rally
  1. Downsize your car, downsize your bills
    Go for a smaller car with an economical engine and you can save a small fortune on fuel bills, insurance and Vehicle Excise Duty.
  2. Go for a greener car
    Cars with low carbon dioxide emissions are also more fuel-efficient. Whether you are a business driver or a private buyer, it pays to go green.
  3. Know the value of your part-ex
    Don’t get turned over on your trade-in. Check the value of your old car with our free valuation service on whatcar.com before going to the showroom.
  4. Think ahead
    A tempting deal now may not look so sweet in three years if the car loses value quickly. Check the resale values are sound before you buy.
  5. Haggle like a pro
    The What Car? Target Price makes haggling easy, but for the biggest possible discount search for the cheapest online price then challenge the dealer to match it.
  6. Sell your old car privately
    Trading-in your old car when you buy a new one is convenient, but you’ll probably make more money by selling it privately.
  7. Buy a model that’s about to be replaced
    Dealers will be keen to shift stock to make way for a new or face-lifted model, and are likely to offer some pretty tempting deals. Resale values won’t be as strong, though.
  8. Be prepared to walk away
    There’s no such thing as a once-in-a-lifetime deal. If you are not ready to buy, just walk away. Tomorrow’s price could be even better.
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Participation
Products on Display: 
2009 Revolve Eco-RallyProduct image Volvo S40 DRIVe
What Car?'s judges praised the S40 DRIVe's unique combination of low emissions (104g/km CO2), fuel efficiency (72.4 mpg combined), practicality, safety and driver enjoyment. MORE INFO & STATS >>
1st Leg Test Drives: 
2009 Revolve Eco-RallyProduct image Fiat 500 Start & Stop - eco-driving from Brighton to London's City Hall
Not many cars as chic as the 500 are so easy on the environment... It's one of those cars that's almost guaranteed to give you a warm glow every time you see it parked outside your house.- What Car? magazine
... MORE >>
2009 Revolve Eco-RallyProduct image VW's New Polo Bluemotion
The 2009 Brighton to London Eco-Rally was a breeze for the Polo Bluemotion - it could've started in Geneva without needing to re-fuel. What Car? associate editor Roger Stansfield put the new car to the test and it passed with flying colours, beating its official combined fuel economy figure.... MORE >>
2nd Leg Test Drives: 
2009 Revolve Eco-RallyProduct image Volvo S40 DRIVe - WhatCar? Green Car of the Year 2009

What Car?'s judges praised the S40 DRIVe's unique combination of low emissions (104g/km CO2), fuel efficiency (72.4 mpg combined), practicality, safety and driver enjoyment.

... MORE >>
2009 Revolve Eco-RallyProduct image Fiat 500 Start & Stop - eco-driving from Brighton to London's City Hall
Not many cars as chic as the 500 are so easy on the environment... It's one of those cars that's almost guaranteed to give you a warm glow every time you see it parked outside your house.- What Car? magazine
... MORE >>
2009 Revolve Eco-RallyProduct image VW's New Polo Bluemotion
The 2009 Brighton to London Eco-Rally was a breeze for the Polo Bluemotion - it could've started in Geneva without needing to re-fuel. What Car? associate editor Roger Stansfield put the new car to the test and it passed with flying colours, beating its official combined fuel economy figure.... MORE >>
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Finish Line Exhibition (all day)
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Eco-Rally Partner/Sponsor
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Eco-Rally Exhibitor/Participant
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Eco-Rally Guest Driver

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