THE internet is forcing down the price of cars with several websites now offering UK buyers thousands of pounds off new and used models.
Vauxhall has responded to a critical report into price-fixing by announcing that from November 1 customers can save up to [pounds sterling]1,000 on its new models by shopping online.
Totalise has launched a site offering savings of more than [pounds sterling]3,000 on new Ford models and has teamed up with breakdown recovery company Green Flag to inspect all vehicles before delivery and provide three years of roadside recovery.
Autobytel has launched a UK version of its U.S.
website, which sells 30,000 cars a month.
Importantly, it also sells most makes of used car.
Oneswoop, launching in January, claims to save customers 40 pc of the price of new cars from Ford, Peugeot, Rover and VW by sourcing right-hand drive cars from dealers in the European Union.
Peter Whiting, analyst at Williams de Broe, believes buyers use the net as an online brochure, although they will add to downward pressure on prices as the web allows drivers to compare costs nationwide.
* www.vauxhall.co.uk www.totalise.net www.autobytel.co.uk www.oneswoop.com * This Is Money is the Daily Mail's finance website. Find it at: www.thisismoney.com
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