New car sales fell in November latest figures show, for the fifth month in a row, reflecting the cautious nature of consumers following the Government’s public spending cuts.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed private sales fell to 64,353 in November, a fall of 26.3pc.

The year is set to remain higher than the 2009 outturn by around two percent with over 2.03 million units extra sold.

The end of the Government’s scrappage scheme is thought to have affected this figure, but the new car market has risen by 14pc compared to figures from November last year, stripping out scrappage scheme volumes.

Demand for petrol driven cars in November fell from 89,702 to 63,955 while demand for alternative fuel vehicles rose to 21,473.

The Ford Fiesta was the car of choice for many consumers last month showing the highest growth in sales, seeing a total of 6,488 purchased.

“Registrations are expected to fall next month, but demand may benefit from motorists looking to avoid the January VAT rise,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive.

“Next year will continue to be challenging as consumer spending tightens and government’s austerity measures take effect.”

New and Second Hand Car Parts

If you have a ford fiesta and need to buy some new car parts to replace worn or damaged ones try looking online for spare parts at discount prices.

Money may be tight for the majority of the nation, meaning a new car is out of the question – however, your existing one could get a makeover to give it a new lease of life.

Newly covered seats will make a scruffy car look as good as new, and new carpet will make it look cleaner and keep the inside fresh.

While replacing the tyres and having the suspension parts looked at could make the car feel more responsive and fun to drive.

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