Buying a car can be expensive and complicated. Cars are often expensive, even if they are second-hand or third-hand. In fact, they are the second-most expensive purchases, second only to properties. This means that people should really take their time in carefully selecting the right car for their lifestyle. It means that people need to do their research and carefully consider the pros and cons of each vehicle that they shortlist in order to then finally select the car that is right for them.
However, car research can be a daunting and confusing proposition. Yes, there are many industry-recognised (and widely-respected) independent car journals and magazines. They are revered and popular by the industry and the public alike. Nevertheless, the majority of people in the UK are not “petrolheads”. They are not especially enthusiastic or knowledgeable about cars. Additionally, different people have different lifestyles. Some people may want a cheap runabout to pootle around town. Some people may want a “status car” from a premium car brand. Some people may want a car that’s got a lofty driving position that gives them greater all-round visibility as they feel safer and more comfortable when driving. Some people have large families so they may want a cars with seven full-adult seats. Some people may want cars crammed with the very latest driver tech that makes driving just that little bit easier (i.e. cars that park themselves at the touch of a button or even cars that can automatically slow down, speed up, or come to a complete stop when driving on a motorway).
One might (rightly) assume that the research process would be simple: choose any one of Parkers, Autocar, What Car?, Auto Express, Car Magazine, or Evo and then you will have all the information you need for either the make, model, or type of car that they are looking for. Not necessarily. Each of these magazines/journals have their own ‘takes’ on how good/bad a particular model may be. This means that whilst some of them might call XYZ model 5 stars out of 5 stars, others may ‘only’ judge it as 4 stars out of 5 stars. So then, the customer may think “Hang on a minute. Some sources say yay, but others say nay.” For instance, some sources may praise a model for being innovative and chic, but others may say that they are chic but are not innovative enough. This is the case for the 2022 Fiat 500e Hatchback, which earns an impressive overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars by Parkers, but earns an average 3 out of 5 stars from Autocar.
This is where Rangicars comes in. Rangicars was formed to synthesise several officially-recognised car journals and magazines together into one main review. It means that Rangicars does the research for you and provides that all-in-one review. In short, if you are looking for a small SUV that has 4WD/AWD that has enough space in the back for two adults, Rangicars will provide you with an ideal model that satisfies your lifestyle. For example, Rangicars would give the following recommendations for the small SUV example stated just above. So, if you want a small, bulletproof SUV with an excellent reputation for reliability on the used car market, you should buy either the Toyota RAV4 (any fuel type) OR the Honda CR-V (any fuel type). If you want an small SUV from a premium brand that is very stylish and very safe, the Volvo XC40 is the choice to make. On the other end of the scale, if you want a truly affordable car that is simple, rugged, dependable, has all the bells and whistles you need (i.e. sat nav and cruise control), but without compromising on safety, practicality, or reliability, there is only one car in this class to buy: the Dacia Duster. Specifically, the Dacia Duster with a manual gearbox and a diesel engine.
It goes without saying that the UK is in a cost-of-living crisis. It is also a well-known fact that the majority of the UK’s adult population are not “petrolheads” per se. They are just looking for an affordable, reliable car that will take them in safety and comfort from A to B.
In short, if you are like the majority of the UK adult population when it comes to cars, you are our exact target persona. As we all know, people are not robots. People are not uniform. There are no ‘normal’ or ‘abnormal’ people. There are no ‘uniform’ traits that come with certain demographics/protected characteristics. Whoever you are, whoever you may be, Rangicars was made specifically for you. So, if you have a disability, Rangicars will find a suitable car for you under the Motability Scheme. Alternatively, if the model you want isn’t covered by the Motability Scheme, we will work to find suitable specialists that will convert your chosen model so that it works around you and your disability. If you are jobless and have only £2k-£3k in the bank to spend on a car, we will find a cheap-to-run, simple, reliable, and safe car for you. If you are elderly and are worried that your slower reaction times will prevent you from driving a car smoothly enough or quickly enough or safely enough, we will find you a car with a smooth automatic, autonomous front braking, great all-round visibility and preferably a higher driving position.
At Rangicars, we do not ignore or neglect anybody who wants to experience the joy, freedom, and necessity of buying a car that suits their respective lifestyle.
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