It's essential to decide how you plan to finance your new car at an early stage in your buying process. Setting your budget will help you work out what car you can afford, so when it's time to visit the car dealership you can find the very best car for your money. But sometimes this is easier said than done, when you consider the sheer number of finance options out there! Each option has its positive and negative points, so let's have a closer look at some of the most common financing methods, to help you pick the right one for you.

It's fair to say that we've all found ourselves fantasy car shopping on the internet at some point, fiddling with new car configurators or scoffing at the example finance figures for the latest and greatest dream cars. However, for most of us, we need to set an affordable budget and stick to it. But how do you balance your greatest desires in a car, with the realities of your finances? Let's have a look at some tips on getting the best bang for your buck.

Setting a budget

Here at Thame Cars I have the privilege of being surrounded by some of the best family cars on the market today. Today's discerning buyers’ value for money, the latest technology and the highest quality, and manufacturers have upped their game as a result, meaning that even a small family car is packed with equipment and exudes luxury. So, when the market is full of fantastic family cars, how do you choose the best one for you? Let's take a look at our top three.

If you're a business owner or fleet manager, there's nothing worse than an unreliable garage that charges too much, doesn't do work to a proper standard or hands you an unexpectedly large bill. Here at Thame Cars we've thought long and hard about how we can make life easier for our business customers, which is why we've designed our Business Vehicle Support (BVS) service.  

Here at Thame Cars, our mission is to make your experience of our service simple, convenient, safe and happy. This goes for both private car owners and business fleet operators, because we firmly believe that everybody deserves the best level of service. 

If you run a business or manage a company fleet of cars or vans, you will already know how essential they are to the smooth running of your business. Any hiccups with your fleet could have bigger consequences for your company and affect the service you provide to your customers. What are the main problems you face, and how might Thame Cars be able to help with this?

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Company cars are one of the most sought-after work-place benefits for an employee. That shiny new car on the driveway is a big draw for staff, not only for recruiting potential employees but also for retaining the staff you already have. So, what is a company car, and what are the benefits of providing them to your staff? 

Simplicity is one of our core values, and we recently wrote a blog about how we put that into practice for hiring a car or van hire.

When you consider that your car is one of your most valuable assets and also one of your most essential tools, it makes perfect sense that you think carefully about which garage you should trust with your prized possession when it comes to service time. Here is our definitive guide that gives you some tips on how to choose the perfect fit for you. 

Any of us who own vans or drive them for a living know how hard they work for us, and how essential they are to the smooth running of our business. Having your business van off the road is a bit like losing a limb, so it's important to plan ahead and keep them on the road as much as possible. Not only this, but your time as a business owner, driver or fleet manager is also valuable.