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How will we be affected by the General Motors bankruptcy?
General Motors, one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, has filed for bankruptcy with the American government. For as long as cars have been around, General Motors (GM) has been one of the three largest producers of cars in America as well as one of the world’s biggest car companies. Now the car industry is on its knees, and two out of the three big American car giants have now been forced to seek protection from their creditors by declaring themsleves bankrupt. But what does all this mean to us?
Well, for car buyers in the UK, it probably won’t make much difference. If you have a car that was made by GM, you don’t need to worry about the possibility that you might not be able to get parts for it in the future, as the company has not gone out of business entirely. After receiving protection from the American government, they hope to be through the worst of it in as little as three months. In addition GM Europe, which consists of the British brand Vauxhall and the German Opel, has already been sold off to a Canadian company who have said they will do all they can to protect the 5,500 UK jobs at stake.
For consumers looking to purchase a new car in times like these, it could well be that leasing or contract hire could be a better option than buying outright, as it gives you more freedom of choice and wouldn’t leave you in the lurch later if the manufacturer did go out of business. Certainly if you are worried about buying a car by one of the main manufacturers tied to one of the companies that is at risk such as Vauxhall or Ford, car leasing could put your mind at ease.
Whether you’re looking for a handy little car about town or a fancy new BMW, car leasing gives you a wider choice of vehicles including those that may otherwise have been out of your price range for buying outright. Your agreement takes into account your projected mileage and wear and tear, so your car won’t decrease its financial value over the course of the contract and at the end of your contract you can simply trade it in for the upgrade of your choice. With the car industry in such a state of disaster, it could be the best way to make sure that any future disasters don’t affect you too much!