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- Hitching, a dying art form - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from benson brownsonBack in the ‘good old days’ it was quite common to see men and women of all age groups standing alongside slip-roads with their thumbs out and back pack leaning against a sign post nearby hoping to catch a ride getting them one step closer to their final destination. ‘Newcastle’ a young man with ...
Views: 378 - How to get a good deal on your car insurance - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from benson brownsonHow to get a good deal on your car insurance is something most drivers would like to know. For many car insurance seems to be ever increasing and some will as a result of this decide to either ditch the fully comprehensive for a third party only insurance or they will perhaps decide not to take ...
Views: 553 - Make sure you have the right hire car agreement - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from benson brownsonLike most people you probably find yourself in the situation from time to time where you have to hire a car. Either because you have tasks you need to perform at home which requires a different kind of vehicle – for instance you need to hire a van to move some things. Or you’re on holiday ...
Views: 361 - Tips on how to get cheaper car insurance - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from benson brownsonAs with many other types of insurances, car insurance also seems to be on the up. After the last changes to regulations which means it’s illegal to discriminate on the base of gender, women who renew their car insurance will probably notice that their insurance have increased. But also the ...
Views: 496 - Improve your miles per gallon - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from benson brownsonWhen money is tight, every man and his dog seem to be coming up with suggestions on how to save money on everything from food to insurance to fuel. So if you go online and do a search, you’ll probably come across plenty of guides on how to make your hard earned money go a bit further. In ...
Views: 389 - Simple home maintenance - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from benson brownsonA recent survey carried out by a UK insurance company showed that as many as 39% of drivers don’t know how to perform even the simplest of safety checks on their vehicles such as measuring the oil level or making sure their tyre are inflated to the right level. And to underline the gender ...
Views: 379 - Basic car maintenance - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from benson brownsonEvery car owner should know some basic car maintenance tips in order to keep their car in the best possible condition and to eliminate unnecessary and expensive trips to the garage for minor issues you could have prevented or fixed yourself. The most common things most car owners do ...
Views: 542 - Dangerous roads - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from benson brownsonThinking of taking a driving holiday in the UK this year? If so it might be worth making a note of where the top most dangerous roads in Britain are and take extra car if you happen to be on one of them, or perhaps just try and avoid them all together. Many people probably think that it’s ...
Views: 461 - VW Vans Edinburgh - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonBusiness owners should consult a VW Vans Edinburgh dealer such as John Clark when searching for the right vehicle to complement the rudiments of any kind of business. John Clark carries a fantastic array of both new and used commercial vans and people carriers across the East Coast of Scotland. ...
Views: 460 - Volkswagen Polo Scotland - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonSearching for a Volkswagen Polo Scotland dealer? Consider John Clark as your prime source of VW cars. Whether new or used, you can easily find the right VW car that is an exact fitting to your needs and budget. The Volkswagen Polo in particular is a superb super mini that combines the classic ...
Views: 435 - Used Vans Scotland - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonAre you in the need for a commercial vehicle that affordable to buy and cheap to run? A used vans Scotland dealer such as John Clark just might hold the answer. Clark Commercials is part of the massive John Clark Group that provides everything that you could possibly need in a commercial van. ...
Views: 498 - Used BMW Scotland - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonPreferring to settle for a used BMW in Scotland is the perfect choice for the person who wants to experience the ultimate driving machine without paying the full purchase price. Buying a used car is a wise choice in this day and age of financial uncertainty as you can save a lot of money in the ...
Views: 509 - New Volkswagen Scirocco Scotland - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonSome people claim that the new Volkswagen Scirocco is far better than the VW Golf. While the opinion will matter according to taste, it is easy to see why the Scirocco is considered to be an ideal alternative to the VW Golf. It is true that both cars share the same architecture but there is a ...
Views: 395 - New Jaguar X-Type - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonA new Jaguar X-type is a wise and practical choice for the discerning individual who wants an entry-level experience into the world of Jaguar cars. If you happen to be considering a new Jaguar X-type as your next car then expect to enjoy the marvelous surprises that this car is capable of ...
Views: 528 - Used Jaguars for Sale - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonAre you searching for a used luxury car that you can use everyday? Do you want to save money on a used luxury car purchase? Used Jaguars for sale might be the right thing for you. It is easy to understand why a used Jaguar is best suited for all your needs as those who demand authentic British ...
Views: 489 - Jaguar XF Basingstoke - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonYou could not be blamed if you happen to fancy the new Jaguar XF. This is the first new car to come out of the marquee ever since the Tata acquisition from Ford and it is nothing short of breathtaking. Strikingly modern yet familiar in design, the new XF is the luxury car reserved for the ...
Views: 654 - Jaguar West Sussex - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonWant to experience the latest resurgence from Jaguar? You better head down to the nearest Jaguar West Sussex dealer to know more about the wonderful new models that truly define the true spirit of Jaguar. Jaguar cars are classic British luxury barges with a historic sporting pedigree. It is ...
Views: 659 - Jaguar Dealer - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonIf you fancy either a new or used Jag, it is still best to only trust a certified Jaguar dealer to make the most out of the ownership experience. Jaguar cars are now regarded to be ideal alternatives to other German marquees in terms of providing real world performance coupled with unparalleled ...
Views: 430 - Skoda Octavia Eastbourne - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonYour favorite Skoda Octavia Eastbourne dealer will offer a test drive of this perfectly capable small hatchback. Remember that the VW Golf DNA is imbedded deep into the soul of the Octavia and is the primary reason why this feels like a properly sorted car. It all starts with the driving ...
Views: 380 - Renault Servicing - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonWest Sussex Motors is part of the Birchwood Motor Group that specializes on offering reliable Renault servicing and genuine parts for all types of Renault cars. Car owner should always consider seeking the trusted service of a qualified Renault dealer when it comes to the maintenance and repair ...
Views: 418 - Ford Contract Hire Berkshire - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonFord contract hire Berkshire is ideal for the personal car buyer or business owner who wants to save more money in the car ownership process. When people think about leasing a car, a contract hire comes to mind as this is one of the easiest and most economical ways to drive a brand new car. Ford ...
Views: 477 - Ford Car Leasing - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonAre you looking for a more affordable way towards car ownership? Are you a business owner in need of a tough and durable workhorse to further complement the rudiments of your daily business activities? Ford car leasing may be the right choice for you. Understand the fact that leasing is ...
Views: 423 - BMW X5 Scotland - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonBMW X5 Scotland dealers are only too willing to tell you about the marvelous facets of this SAV. Yes, the BMW X5 is properly called an SAV or sports activity vehicle by BMW and refuses to be categorized as a proper SUV. What’s the difference, you say? An SUV is meant to safely carry you even on ...
Views: 428 - BMW Edinburgh - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonJohn Clark BMW is a certified BMW Edinburgh dealer that has been in operation for more than 30 years. The company aims to provide top notch service when it comes to the sale of both new and used BMW’s. Edinburgh residents who are also looking for reliable BMW servicing can look into John Clark ...
Views: 498 - BMW 3-Series Scotland - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonEveryone who knows something about cars will have a lot of good things to say about the BMW 3-series. In fact, it can all be summed up with a simple phrase: the best compact saloon in the world. The 3-series is and will still remain as the benchmark where all future compact sport saloons will be ...
Views: 426 - Audi Glasgow - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from benson brownsonSearching for an Audi Glasgow dealer need not be a harrowing experience. You have probably heard of all those stories about how dealers will often charge too much for a particular make and model of car and make it seem like you are getting one of the best deals in the market. This will not be ...
Views: 445 - Capello in a Vauxhall - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonFabio Capello the England Football team manager has taken delivery of a new Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer. You may expect someone with Capello’s status to be driving around in a Bentley or high end Mercedes. But, the practicality, fuel economy and comfort offered by the Insignia are second to ...
Views: 435 - Classic Motorsport Festival - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonThe Jaguar E-type has been voted the UK's favourite sports car by nearly 3000 voters in an online poll, which is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The poll was run by organisers of the Silverstone Classic motorsport festival, which took place between 22nd and 24th July 2011. 58 ...
Views: 419 - Inspiring the next generation - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonThe Prime Minister David Cameron visited Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, and met apprentices and graduates who have recently joined the company. During his visit, Mr Cameron announced that there is a £25 million fund to support the creation of additional ...
Views: 380 - Hyundai awarded franchise of the year - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonAt the 2011 Motor Trader Awards Hyundai was recognised for its sales success after the withdrawal of the scrappage scheme and its dealer relationships. It is the second year in a row that Hyundai dealers have been awarded this accolade and goes to prove the success of the Korean ...
Views: 406 - MINI Inspired by Goodwood - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonAt the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed MINI unveiled the pricing and specification details of the MINI Inspired by Goodwood special edition model. People interested in becoming one of only 1000 owners of the special edition model can place their order now for £41,000 with deliveries due from ...
Views: 417 - The best sat-navs - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonIf you buy a new car these days chances are it will already be fitted with a sat-nav system or that you can buy it as an optional extra. But if your vehicle comes with an inbuilt sat-nav, you have no choice in which system you’re getting and chances are you won’t get the best system available. ...
Views: 422 - Young at heart - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonMazda and the Not Forgotten Association will host a number of "fun and young at heart" days out and activities with throughout the air show season this summer. Mazda, who sponsor the RAF Typhoon Display Team, support the charity to provide adventurous activities for ex-service personnel with ...
Views: 430 - The urban Fox - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonThe Volkswagen Fox is a small urban city car, it is built and designed in Brazil and has been sold in the UK since 2006. It is available as a 3 door or 5 door hatchback as well as a MINI SUV model called the CrossFox, in the UK it is only sold as a 3 door hatchback at used VW Fox dealer ...
Views: 419 - The all new VW EOS - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonIn true Volkswagen tradition of convertible models, starting from the Beetle convertible 50 years ago, the new VW EOS was launched in March this year. The VW EOS is a hard top convertible with a fully retractable roof, much like the Megane CC or the Peugeot 307 CC. But, the EOS is unique in its ...
Views: 424 - David Cameron visits Jaguar Land Rover - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonOn the 22nd of July the UK Prime Minister David Cameron visited the Jaguar Land Rover plant in Gaydon, Warwickshire. He made the visit to meet apprentices and graduates who have recently joined the company. During 2011, over one hundred apprentices have joined Jaguar Land Rover's apprentice ...
Views: 390 - The new Mercedes Benz M-Class - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonMercedes has confirmed that the new M Class will be hitting the UK market in spring 2012. On its introduction the M Class will be available with three engine derivatives; the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC and the ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY. The new ML 250 BlueTEC model has ...
Views: 491 - A ECU Remap For The Ford S-MAX - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonI was really happy when Superchips launched an ECU remap for the March 2010 onwards versions of the Ford S-MAX. This version uses the new 203 PS 2.0-litre, direct injection, turbocharged 'Ecoboost' engine, which will become a mainstay of Ford's petrol engine range. Despite the all-new engine, ...
Views: 957 - Range Rover Evoque goes into production - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonThe Land Rover Range Rover Evoque becomes reality, the ground breaking Range Rover has gone into production. The Evoque has gone into production at Land Rover’s Halewood manufacturing plant in Liverpool. The start of production was much celebrated, the Jaguar Land Rover CEO and a number of ...
Views: 416 - Car finance increases - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonAccording to the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) new and used car finance grew 3% and 6% respectively year on year. This shows that consumer confidence is returning to the car finance market. The figures show that in the year to May 2011, 56% of new car sales used motor finance – the ...
Views: 430 - End of the in-car CD player? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonCassette decks were once considered state of the art in car entertainment, eventually CD players became more popular and replaced tape decks. The way mass storage devices are evolving we may see a similar fate for the CD player in the very near future. Ford has already begun replacing multi disk ...
Views: 491 - Honda Eye Ferris wheel - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonOver 25,000 people made the most of the Honda Eye to experience the festival from a new point of view, thanks to the 40 metre high 24 pod Ferris wheel at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Every day of the event saw queues form for the free of charge attraction before the opening time of 9am, ...
Views: 483 - A truly special wedding car - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonHis Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Carlene Wittstock got married on the 2nd of July 2011 in Monte Carlo. Like all couples they wanted a special car to take them to and from the wedding venue, in this case they also need a car to tour around the principality straight after the ...
Views: 406 - SPCA chooses new Citroen vans - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonThe Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA) has opted for new Citroen vans to add to its fleet of vans. The Citroen Berlingo model has been chosen, with new vans added to the fleet this may cause an influx of used vans in Scotland. So, if you are thinking of ...
Views: 422 - Ground breaking Roll Cage from MINI WRC Team - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonIf you follow motorsport you will be aware of the Rallying accident that has seen F1 driver Robert Kubica side lined for this year. The FIA is very strict about car safety and survival cells at all levels of motorsport. Robert Kubica suffered serious injuries because the side of his car took the ...
Views: 733 - The new BMW 1 Series - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonBMW’s 1 Series model has been successful for the German car company, a new model has been released with further improvements and enhancements. BMW has added new state of the art engine and suspension technology which have resulted in reduced fuel consumption, increased space and a range of new ...
Views: 466 - New head of Marketing for Audi - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonIn this tight and highly accountable day and age, marketing a brand both online and offline has become even more difficult. Gone are the days when large brands threw money at advertising campaigns, not bothered about the return on investment or the business benefits. From my personal experience ...
Views: 394 - Toyota’s new proving ground - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonToyota Motor Europe has invested £42 million in a new state of the art testing ground at the TME Technical Centre in Zaventem, Belgium. It took Toyota and the construction company over two years to build the facility. With it now fully operational it will strengthen Toyota's European vehicle ...
Views: 442 - Third wind turbine commissioned by Ford - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonThe Ford plant in Dagenham has been generating electricity via two wind turbines. The turbines convert wind energy into electricity and power production in the Dagenham Diesel Centre (DDC). The two current turbines generate 5.93 million units of electricity per year, the equivalent to powering ...
Views: 412 - 3 sales records in June for SEAT - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from benson brownsonJune was a bumper month for SEAT the Spanish car maker, who is part of the VW Group. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) suggest that in June SEAT sold a total of 3,072 vehicles. This has resulted in SEAT taking a 1.68% market share, which is an increase of ...
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