Car Safety Features: A Definitive Guide

Posted by on 25 Apr 2022 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, Clio, General, Group 1 Cars, Polo, X-Trail

Safety belt

Everthing you need to know about car safety features

Modern cars are laden with car safety features which have come a long way since the first seatbelts came out during the 1930s. From airbags and anti-lock brakes to traction control and reverse cameras, many car safety features have been added to ensure better protection in the event of an accident. In light of these advancements, and since road safety is a primary focus at Group1 Cars, we wanted to share a detailed guide on the various car safety features.


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Highway Driving vs City Driving: Which Is Better For A Car?

Posted by on 29 Mar 2022 under Blog, BMW 3 Series, Car Buying Tips, Clio, Fiesta, General, Group 1 Cars, Ranger, Up!, Volkswagen

Motorists on a highway

Which type of driving is better for your car?

Have you ever asked yourself which is better for your car: highway driving or city driving? When it comes to purchasing a used car, this is an important question to consider since one type is less taxing on a vehicle than the other, which can actually damage it more over time. The answer might surprise you!

Is Highway Driving Better For A Car Than City Driving?

Sometimes referred to as motorway driving or highway mileage vs town mileage, there are many differences in how the two types affect a vehicle. With that in mind, is highway driving bad for your car? It is a common question since it would be easy to assume highway driving is worse with travelling further and faster.


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Our Favourite Budget Cars With Digital Instrument Clusters

Posted by on 10 Sep 2021 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars, Hyundai, Renault

Digital instrument cluster

Looking for an afforable car with a digital instrument cluster? Here’s our top 4 choices!

Cars have changed significantly in recent years with touchscreen systems and other luxury features no longer reserved for high-end models. Today, digital instrument clusters are fast gaining popularity and are a common sight in most affordable cars.

That’s not all, though, as many newer, budget cars also have wireless charging, auto climate control, and touchscreen systems only seen before on premium models. If you are in the market for affordable cars with digital instrument clusters, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, here are the top four available at Group1 Cars.


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Seven Pre-owned SUVs To Think About

Posted by on 03 Oct 2019 under Asx, Car Buying Tips, Car Reviews, Ecosport, Ford, Group 1 Cars, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, X-Trail

SUV in Woods

Seven Great SUVs

There is no such thing as a typical SUV. Some are bigger, some are rather cramped. Some are a bit too grand for anything but parking on a pavement, while some are at home in the bush. You cannot really compare cheap with cheap or large with large and get a meaningful answer.


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