Murray Scullion
Murray Scullion was the Deputy Editor of Parkers and a contributor to CAR. He regularly wrote reviews, news and longer articles about big tech.Read more
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APR commission ban to save car-buyers ‘£165 million a year’The UK’s financial regulatory body has banned the ‘discretionary commission car finance’ model in a move it claims will save car-buyers £165 million a year. The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) has...28 Jan 2021 -
Getting a car on finance - is it worth it?The idea of driving a brand new car for a relatively affordable monthly payment is seductive. But is getting a car on finance a good idea? No matter how enticing the...26 Jan 2021 -
How to avoid end-of-contract lease charges with PCHLeasing, or Personal Contract Hire (PCH), is well established as a simple and elegant solution for people who want to drive a new car. And better still, it usually provides...20 Nov 2020 -
Payment holidays for car finance extended by six monthsThe car payment holiday scheme for car finance deals has been extended by six months in a bid to help customers struggling with the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. It was initially due...19 Nov 2020 -
Citroen slashes prices to make them fairerFrench carmaker Citroen says it will reduce list prices in order to be more upfront and transparent with customers. As part of its latest ‘Fair Pricing’ strategy, prices for the C1,...28 Oct 2020 -
60mph speed limit for four UK motorwaysFour motorways in England are set to trial lower speed limits in an attempt to reduce emissions. The M6, M1, M5, and M602 will be reduced from 70mph to 60mph in...15 Sept 2020 -
Pay-as-you-Fiat DobloSmall business users take note: Fiat is now offering pay-as-you-go finance on its Doblo van. The offer is aimed at customers unwilling to commit to a full-contract leasing deal because of...19 Aug 2020 -
Hyundai i30 (2020): prototype facelift drivenHyundai has given the i30 a mid-life refresh. Chief of the changes are the addition of a new mild-hybrid engine, an even milder facelift, and the usual advances in safety,...22 Jul 2020 -
Hyundai i20 (2020): prototype drivenThe third-generation Hyundai i20 has been revealed, and we’ve driven a pre-production model. Boasting cutting-edge tech and a dramatic new look, it should be available to order by September/October time. Prices...22 Jul 2020 -
Maserati Ghibli Hybrid: the first electrified Maserati everMaserati has revealed it’s dumping diesel in favour of its first ever electrified car – the new Ghibli Hybrid. While not fully electric, or even a regular hybrid, the new Ghibli...17 Jul 2020 -
Offer extended: six-month payment holidays on new Ford vansFord is now offering new van buyers up to six months of payment holidays in a bid to keep customers buying new vans during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Ford ‘Peace...6 Jul 2020 -
Dacia to customers: ‘Have three months on us’In a bid to get customers back into showrooms (or virtual showrooms) Dacia is offering to pay the equivalent of the first three monthly payments of a customer’s finance agreement. Dacia...2 Jun 2020