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In one case highlighted by the Mail Online, a young driver was given an estimated quotation of £17,000 in order to get insurance cover on his Vauxhall Corsa – hardly a Ferrari now is it! I do recall when I was first learning drive, the hassle of being added as a named driver, not having […]
Here’s the latest news from SEAT on a deal that might just get you into showrooms before Christmas: SEAT is ensuring new car buyers searching for the best deal this September need look no further than the Spanish marque’s showrooms as it unveils an array of tempting deals, including great offers on its special edition […]
Contract hire for business users of vehicles isn’t something that I often cover, but then a rather special deal has arrived! A Nissan 370Z can be had for only £370 + VAT per month – meaning your company can offer you something very special indeed… Following an initial rental of £1,110, drivers can then enjoy […]
Throughout August the National Motor Museum will be running a series of fun, drop-in creative activities for families visiting the Beaulieu attraction. You’ll be able to find out more about motorsports and caravan rallies while you join in. Activities will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 August – 25 August, 12.30 – […]
The Mail Online has a followup article concerning the shut-down of speed cameras due to the need for the coalition to save money in as many ways as they can, in order to reduce the national debt. The question of course remains exactly how this will impact on road safety – one can only hope […]
This is the second part of an article that covers the financial aspects of buying a new or used car. You can read the first part here on Car Articles. 6) Insurance group – how much is the car going to cost you to get insured? If it’s a cheap vehicle, could you afford to […]
There are many different things to consider when buying a new car, some of which I’ve covered when discussing why I haven’t yet taken the plunge myself despite the fact that I do want a new set of wheels. In this article, I take a look at a number of different financial aspects that you […]
Sometimes, you’d think that you have to sacrifice rather alot in order to enjoy what many would call reasonable fuel economy. The latest BMW 3 series proves however that you don’t. I’m sure you’ll all be very interested to hear this story: BMW’s cleanest and greenest 3 Series ever has just completed a record-breaking journey […]
SEAT is launching its best-specified cars yet with the showroom debut this summer of new Exeo Tech and Exeo ST Tech models. The luxurious new cars, which are available to order now and join the existing Exeo line-up of S, SE, Sport and SE Lux versions, add thousands of pounds worth of extra standard equipment […]
Road price charging is a spectre that continues to rear an ugly head at motorists that seem to continually come under attack, particularly in the form of petrol duty and tax. But, what exactly would road pricing involve and what is the technology behind it? In simple terms, there are three different technologies available that […]