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How to look after your car when you're not using it
Oodle Articles
28 Nov 2023
From time to time, you may not need to use your car. This could be due to illness, because you’re away, you’re trying to save money on fuel, or simply down to bad weather. Whatever the reason, the last thing you want is for your car to conk out while it’s not being used. Read on to find out how to keep your car in good shape if you won’t be driving it for a while.
Winter maintenance
Vehicle Care
4 Sept 2023
As winter finally begins to bite, now is the time to make sure that both you and your car are as well prepared as possible for the colder months ahead.
5 steps to success for independent dealers
Supporting Business
10 Nov 2022
We were delighted to sponsor Automotive Management’s latest live event November 10th 2022 that included a lively IDMA panel session discussing the top 5 steps to success for independent used car dealers. Phil Williams joined Umesh Samani, Jim Reid and Stuart Saunders to unpick the key challenges facing the industry and examine how independents can position themselves for success.
Today, it's all about the experience - and not just online.
Oodle Articles
8 Apr 2022
White goods, TVs, stereos and other big household purchases were once considered important enough to warrant a visit to a store
Your next MOT or service
Vehicle Care
15 Mar 2022
Most independent garages (and those attached to dealerships) and MOT Centres’ remained open during lockdown
The road to recovery
Oodle Articles
28 Feb 2022
If you are currently in a payment break, we will contact you around 20 days before your next payment is due. There is no need to contact us before then.
Car dealerships in England re-open
Top Tips
6 Feb 2022
When will local dealerships be opening post-covid?
Breaking down during Covid-19
Vehicle Care
12 Jan 2022
As restrictions around the Coronavirus begin to ease, more people will be venturing out in the vehicles and for some, especially whereby their cars have been stationary for a while, this is when faults and anomalies become more apparent.
Cleaning your vehicle with household products
Vehicle Care
31 May 2020
What household products can I use to clean my vehicle?
Starting your vehicle when not in use
Vehicle Care
7 Apr 2020
Should I turn my vehicle on if I am not using it frequently?
Will my brakes seize if they're not in use?
Vehicle Care
6 Apr 2020
I’m not using my vehicle frequently, will my vehicle brakes begin to seize up?
Oodle Car Finance makes "Sunday Times 100 Best Mid Companies to Work for"
Oodle Articles
25 Feb 2020
Extraordinary levels of employee engagement cited by judges
Oodle Car Finance sponsors Severn Stars
Sponsorship
19 Feb 2020
With the start of the new year comes a new opportunity for Oodle, and we’re excited to announce that we will be sponsoring Gloucestershire and Worcestershire professional netball team Severn Stars for the upcoming season!
James Gornall completes trade price cars racing line-up
Sponsorship
18 Feb 2020
Trade Price Cars Racing can today confirm that reigning MINI Challenge champion James Gornall will complete its driver line-up for the 2020 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season.
Bobby Thompson joins trade price cars racing for 2020
Sponsorship
18 Feb 2020
Trade Price Cars Racing is pleased to announce the signing of rising star Bobby Thompson for the 2020 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season.
Car buying - will "click and deliver" be the new way in?
Oodle Articles
28 Oct 2019
The road ahead for car buying
The Future of Car Buying
Oodle Articles
28 Oct 2019
What will we be driving in the next 10 years? Diesel? Electric? Hybrid? Hydrogen?