
Top Benefits of Buying a Used Car in 2025 - and Why It’s Time to Consider Going Electric
At cartime, we’re seeing more customers making the switch to pre-owned electric vehicles (EVs) as the future of driving shifts toward sustainability.

At cartime, we’re seeing more customers making the switch to pre-owned electric vehicles (EVs) as the future of driving shifts toward sustainability.

In recent years, the sale of electric vehicles has risen dramatically. During 2022, there was an estimated 250,000 electric vehicles registered on the UK roads and whilst we approach the end of 2023, there is an estimated 840,000 registered today.

In recent years, the sale of electric vehicles has risen dramatically. During 2022, there was an estimated 250,000 electric vehicles registered on the UK roads and whilst we approach the end of 2023, there is an estimated 840,000 registered today.

The Ford Mondeo will be axed this month, nearly 30 years since it was first introduced to buyers in Europe and after more than five million models produced.

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) have revealed the best-selling cars in the UK for January.

If you’re in the market for an affordable and reliable prestige used car, then a Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a really good choice. It’s a make and model that we constantly stock because we know our customers love them, and we currently have around 40 pristine quality used Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars ready and waiting to be driven home today.

For many, driving away in a prestige car is the ultimate dream. At cartime, we make that dream a reality.

Whether you’re a fan of The Shakers or The Dale; City or United, it’s that time of year to dust off your supporter’s kit and get stuck into the new season. Our favourite footballers have also been putting on their new kits which, these days, usually also includes a good looking and expensive set of wheels.

As our newests cartime site opens in Rochdale, we’ve been busy getting to know the area… and we like what we see! From the stunning Town Hall and council offices to the leisure centre, daily market, two shopping centres and many bars and restaurants, there’s plenty to see and always lots of things to do in Rochdale.

Following the news that Volkswagen are to end production of the VW Beetle, we decided to take a look at the best used VW cars - but first, what went wrong with the iconic Bug?