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Sales of new cars dip as credit crunch hits motorists

New car sales dipped last month as consumers felt the credit crunch, it was announced today.

New car sales dipped last month as consumers felt the credit crunch, it was announced today.

A total of 209,190 new vehicles were registered in June 2008 - a 6.1% fall on the June 2007 figure, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.