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Carbase Take Home Digital Initiative of the Year Glory! This was the first year of the Motor Trader Independent Awards and it went off with a ...
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Book Your Unaccompanied Test Drive Today! Choosing a new car or van is exciting, but before you go ahead and make any final decisions, you ...
Read More >What are vehicle running stats?
When choosing your new car, it's important to check the vehicle running stats to know how the car will run and if it's right for you. Here at Carba ...
Read More >The fund pot is lovingly filling up for the NICU department at St Michaels Hospital
Ohhhhh, we're halfway there!This year everything was in full summer spirit at the Carbase BBQ! The Steel Band had the mood set with their mel ...
Read More >Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Explained
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto ExplainedHandsfree on another level... this amazing feature is available on selected cars and vans and allows you ...
Read More >The best vans for tradespeople
If you are a tradesman, one of the most important tools for the job is having the right vehicle. Whether you are a one-man band or form part of a w ...
Read More >CarGurus Return to Carbase Bristol for Round 2 of Filming
CarGurus return to Carbase Bristol for another round of used car reviews Earlier this year the guys from CarGurus came to our Bristol store and ...
Read More >Business Initiative Winners at Auto Trader Retailer Awards 2019
The awards just keep on coming! We are delighted to announce that Carbase, for a second year running, has taken home the glory for 'Business Ini ...
Read More >What are the Main Types of Vans?
What are the main van types?Choosing a used van that's the right type for your business or for your personal use is an important task. You need t ...
Read More >Boom! Double Win at the 2019 Motor Trader Industry Awards for Carbase!
Multi-Award Winning Used Car Retailer of the Year! This year's Motor Trader Industry Awards were held at London's swanky Grosvenor House Hotel, ...
Read More >The Carbase | Vanbase Vehicle Appraisal Measure
Here at Carbase | Vanbase we strive to ensure that we are transparent within all areas of our business, which allows us to create trust an ...
Read More >Jobs at Carbase
Achieving excellence in all aspects is imperative for us to earn our reputation and gain the trust and confidence of our customers. ...
Read More >Top-Notch Customer Service
Top-Notch Customer Service What could be better than providing an enjoyable and memorable customer experience? ... Reading all of your wonder ...
Read More >HP vs PCP - Which type of car finance is best?
HP vs PCP Finance It's time to upgrade your run-around to something more suited to your current lifestyle and needs, but what's the best way ...
Read More >What's the difference between a soft credit search and applying for vehicle finance?
Soft search vs applying for vehicle finance: What's the difference? Are you keen to get behind the wheel of your next vehicle, but concerned abou ...
Read More >Buying a commercial van
Finding Your Next Commercial Van When your business uses a van to transport passengers, carry out services and/or deliver products, you need ...
Read More >New Shirts All Around For Lympsham & Belvedere Cricket Club
New Shirts All Around For Lympsham & Belvedere Cricket Club Here at Carbase we are proud to support our local community! We recently began sp ...
Read More >Service With A Smile
Service With A SmileWe're passionate about providing a satisfying and memorable Customer experience at Carbase, which makes it all the more sweet ...
Read More >Rob-Bot amazes customers by predicting their next car!
Customers mind blown as mystic Rob-Bot predicts their next car!We could tell you it's just magic, but we have a feeling you'll want to know more a ...
Read More >Benefits of the Carbase Owners' Club
When you buy a vehicle from Carbase, you get far more than a fantastic used car or van. Purchasing your new set of wheels from us also gives you t ...
Read More >CarGurus film at Carbase Bristol
CarGurus film their used car reviews at the Carbase Bristol BranchWe were delighted to have the CarGuru's crew at our Bristol Store on Monday for ...
Read More >Egg-citing News for the Bristol Royal Children's Hospital
Carbase raise funds for Bristol Children's Hospital with an additional sweet touch! Here at Carbase we are passionate about giving back t ...
Read More >Sell your car to Carbase in three easy steps
We Want Your Car or Van!Quick & Easy &##8226; No Hidden Fees!Value Your CarBuying a new car, even a second-hand one, can be an expensi ...
Read More >Vanbase Bristol Joining Carbase Group
Vanbase Bristol Joining Carbase Group Earlier this year we were awarded the 'Most Improved Dealership' trophy at the 2019 AM awards, ...
Read More >Weston College Apprenticeship Open Evening
Weston College Apprenticeship Open Evening 2019 On Thursday 7th March we attended the Weston College Apprenticeship Open Evening, he ...
Read More >How To Get Pre Approved For Car Finance
Five easy steps for getting pre-approved for car finance Buying a used car is a big investment and for many people, the first step is working ...
Read More >Paving The Way For Apprentices
Paving The Way For Apprentices As part of our ongoing relationship with Weston-super-Mare College we recently hosted twelve students at an in ...
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