A driver’s car is his prized possession. Whether you own a new car or a used car, you tend to love the car that you drive as though it were a member of your own family, and in many cases it feels as though it is!

New cars or used cars, drivers love them and tend to spend lavish amounts of money on them whenever they can. That could be in the form of valeting, servicing, accessorising, performance enhancing or sometimes, when the worst happens, repair work.

One of the most popular forms of expenditure on new cars and used cars alike is personalised number plates. Personalised number plates used to be very expensive and were the exclusive domain of rock stars and royalty, but now the prices have come down, personalised number plates can be bought by anyone, and sported by any types of cars. You no longer see personalised number plates on just new cars such as Ferraris or Limos; you can now see personalised number plates on used cars such as the Nissan Micra or Ford Mondeo.

Personalised number plates can add a touch of class and exclusivity to your car. They can feature your initials, your name, nickname or even the name of your wife, child or company. Personalised number plates also make great gifts for loved ones as they’re very personal presents and show that a lot of thought and consideration has gone into the choosing of the gift.

So whether you have a new car or a used car, a personalised number plate will make your car look that extra bit special.

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The recession has seen many casualties, with the car industry being one of the hardest hit. This has led to some great choices in new and used cars this year though, with many top of the range vehicles being heavily reduced to try to stimulate the market. Cars that would perhaps have been out of our budget 18 months ago are now within the price ranges of many people.

For example, for a top of the range type of car many car buyers are now opting for a used BMW. BMW cars are, by their very definition, a symbol of quality. They are well made, great to drive and prestigious for the owners. A used BMW such as an X5, 5 Series or a Z4 used to be out of the price range of most people, but their prices have come right down meaning that they are affordable for many.

Another option for those looking for a good quality used car is a used Ford. A used Ford such as a Fiesta, Mondeo or a Focus can be picked up cheaply, and as with all Fords they are very cost effective to run and to maintain. The cheap running cost of a used Ford is a big plus point in the current economic climate.

Another car that offers good value for money this year is a used Vauxhall. Vauxhall cars are well made and offer a similar low cost maintenance to a used Ford. A used Vauxhall such as an Astra or a Corsa can be bought cheaply, and they’re highly reliable.

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