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- Used van prices up - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownIn 2009, during the economic turmoil van prices were hit hard. 2010 has seen van prices bounce back, according to Manheim Remarketing’s latest analysis; trade used van values increased by £373 to £4,067 compared to 2009, while average age of vans in Canterbury fell by six months to 50 months and ...
Views: 415 - Relatives visiting from America - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownLast week, my aunt came to visit me from America; I have never met her as she has been living there since before my birth. She is my mum’s only sister, who is older than her, they haven’t seen each other since she left to live with her husband. My mum was very excited, she couldn’t control ...
Views: 448 - Volkswagen the value choice car? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownWhen looking for a value for money used car it is sometimes difficult to know which one to go for given the enormous choice there is on the market. One way to get some help in deciding what is the right car for you is to look at what various motoring magazines have to say about the ...
Views: 428 - Want to try out your new 4x4? Head to the Peak District! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownIf you own a 4x4 vehicle it’s easy to get bored of driving if all you do is drive to and from primary schools with kids in the backseat and to and from the office with a tuna sandwich as your passenger. What you need then is a driving challenge and ideally you would want to hit roads with lots ...
Views: 435 - Best used compact family car - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownIn times when money is tight some families might be looking at downsizing their family car to a smaller compact version. But which car should a price conscious car buyer opt for when there is so much on offer? At various times of year paper and online motoring magazines make it their business ...
Views: 507 - Being greener – going electrical - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownEven in times of economic uncertainty and when most people are feeling the pinch, being environmentally savvy about your mode of transport is important for many people. However being environmentally friendly does not necessarily mean ditching the car to sweat it out on public transport. For many ...
Views: 496 - 4x4 the safer option? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownFor a lot of female drivers safety is paramount, especially for those who have kids they ferry to and from work and leisure activities. Many women now look towards 4x4 cars to find that safety. For families living in the country side, buying a 4x4 is easy to justify because of where they live ...
Views: 457 - Another accolade for the Golf - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownEver since its inception in 1974 the Volkswagen Golf has been collecting awards every year, this year it has, for the fifth consecutive time been awarded What Car?’s “Small Family Car 2011” award. The Golf manufacturer Volkswagen also claimed the highly prestigious Security Award, which is ...
Views: 415 - Let the good times roll - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownWho would have thought, since the introduction of the Jaguar XF it has won 80, yes 80 awards! Some say it is the most crowned luxury car in the world. The most recent award was from What Car? it was voted “Best Executive Car” for the fourth year in a row. Geoff Cousins, Managing Director of ...
Views: 607 - Land Rover sales up in 2010 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brown2010 has been a good year for Land Rover; it has introduced some fresh new models to its existing line-up as well introducing a new model, the Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover has revisited its engine technology in order to produce more fuel efficient and eco-friendly engines, 2010 also marked the ...
Views: 507 - My husband’s project - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownMy husband is crazy about cars; he has been from a very young age. My mother-in-law is always telling me stories about what my husband would do just to buy a toy car. He has done everything a spoilt child would do to get his way, from falling on the shop floor screaming to holding on to the toy ...
Views: 410 - The best used family car to get - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownIf you are in the market to buy a new family car, then there is a wide choice available. However, what car do you choose? When buying a used car in might be worth checking car magazines in shops and online for recommendations of what is currently rated as a good buy. There are probably a ...
Views: 497 - New iPhone App for Ford Drivers - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownTo help cut fuel costs Ford has launched a new iPhone app as the latest addition to the company’s Econo Check Service. The new Ford Check app calculates potential fuel savings for any car and pick up fuel efficient driving tips on any iPhone or iPad. Ford Cars will be fitted with a data ...
Views: 650(1 vote) - Great summer offers - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownSEAT had great offers during the summer on its growing range of sporty, dynamic models and the Spanish brand looks to continue the offers in to 2011. The new car deals which include discounts off new SEAT RRPs, low rate finance offers or free servicing bundles - is designed to support SEAT's ...
Views: 497(1 vote) - Christmas Car Hire - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownDuring Christmas everything seems a blur, so much shopping – so little time, so many people to visit – so many of them you don’t like! Every Christmas I see the same thing happen, people panic buy! I feel like standing in front of my local supermarket and screaming, “This shop will only be ...
Views: 589 - The legendary VW Transporter Van - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownVolkswagen has been producing the Transporter van for 60 years; the Volkswagen Transporter has earned the title of being one of the longest running, most iconic and durable vans ever. Over 10 million Transporter vans have been produced and it has reinvented itself through five generations to ...
Views: 582 - 30 years of the Audi Quattro system - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brown2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the Audi Quattro system, it has now been confirmed to be the most successful all wheel drive system if all time around the world. Over 3.3 million cars around the world feature this key safety and driveability feature. Since 2000, in the UK there are over ...
Views: 632 - Audi, the early adopters - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownAudi is proud of its philosophy “Vorsprung Durch Technik”, or advancement through technology. In staying true to this philosophy Audi has become one of the 1st car manufacturers to release its magazine as an iPad Application. Audi magazine’s current publisher, Northstar has designed and ...
Views: 801 - Coupe of the Year 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownPeugeot’s award-winning RCZ sports coupé has past its predicted used prices to achieve an average of 92% of MRRP. Fifteen used Peugeot RCZs with mileages around 8,000 miles were placed at a closed auction at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, with over 70 dealers of used cars in Worcester and across ...
Views: 512 - The electric supercar - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brown2010 marked 75 years of car designing and manufacturing for Jaguar, under new Indian ownership the great British manufacturer has showcased its talent by producing an all electric supercar capable of reaching 200mph. The Jaguar C-X75 is a concept by Jaguar it has batteries in the back that are ...
Views: 504 - Funky prototype coming our way - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownThe new Range Rover which is in its final phase of testing has been dispatched as hundreds of prototype models around the globe for trial in the toughest climates and conditions. To introduce the new car in ten key cities worldwide, Land Rover’s design team have fitted ten prototypes with funky ...
Views: 1019 - Audi’s Quattro, the perfect remedy for the cold weather - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownYou may have seen it on the news, or witnessed it first hand – this winter has seen many drivers caught out by the snow and ice. Some drivers have even abandoned their cars because the cars were unable to cope with the conditions. In the snow and ice traction and grip become very limited, this ...
Views: 740 - Another award winning model for Audi - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownSince the turn of the century Audi has experienced an astonishing rise to prominence in the premium car sector. In 2000 over 43,000 Audi cars were purchased in the UK, since then and up until 2008 the German car manufacturer has broken its annual sales record year on year. In 2007 Audi broke the ...
Views: 634 - The Aston Martin city car - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownThose that watch Top Gear – BBC’s motoring show may have seen the Aston Martin Cygnet mentioned in the “news” part of the show. Jeremy Clarkson famously laughed off the idea of an Aston Martin city car, but the concept has come to reality – The Cygnet has been on show at the famous Harrods store ...
Views: 813 - James Bond’s Quantum of Solace - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brown2010 saw Aston Martin celebrating its product line up by demonstrating its ability to react quickly to customer demands and create tailor-fit sports cars. Aston Martin is a small volume manufacturer, this year the cars created will cater for individual tastes across the world, the selection of ...
Views: 638 - Entering the world of Law - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownSolicitors are lawyers who deal with any legal matter including conducting proceedings in courts. In the United Kingdom, the legal profession is split between solicitors and barristers, and a lawyer will usually only hold one title. In Canada, New Zealand and most Australian states, the legal ...
Views: 550 - The need for solicitors - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownAs a young man I always thought I would only ever need a solicitor to bail me out of a sticky situation with the police after a drunken night out. As I grew up I realised solicitors do much more than just that, they helped with the legal stuff when I purchased my first flat. When I was buying ...
Views: 510 - Motability scheme offers Freedom - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownThe UK Government introduced the Motability Scheme to give registered disabled people the opportunity to purchase a brand new car by assisting with the financial repayments. There are over 2 million people registered disabled in the UK, so the Motability Scheme is there to offer the freedom and ...
Views: 498 - Husband with bad taste in furniture - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownMy sister bought a new house last week which needs to be decorated top to bottom. It’s a beautiful three bedroom house, through lounge and a huge kitchen. The best part of the house is that is has a front drive way as well as a garage big enough to fit two cars. She asked me to help her ...
Views: 1418 - Our trip to the Maldives - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownAfter a hard year at work, a few of my colleagues decided we need a holiday to relax. This idea couldn’t have come at a better time, work stress and family problems were all getting a bit too much. So this holiday is the best solution for me. As we couldn’t decide where we wanted to go, I ...
Views: 515 - Sale Sale Sale - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownIt’s the that time of the year where everyone goes crazy for the sales, every year I avoid it as I hate being pushed, also I can’t handle waiting in the queue for two hours just to pay for three items. This year I decided to go to the Boxing Day sales with the hope of finding an Extending dining ...
Views: 510 - More than 30 days of freezing weather - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownFord and Pirelli have predicted that the UK will see more than 30 days of temperatures below 7 degrees Celsius. They have suggested that these cold days will be between the 1st of January and the 28th of February. They are so confident of their prediction that they are offering customers who buy ...
Views: 472 - New sporty Volvo models - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownVolvo made the second generation S60 available to order from early 2010, it is the first model to demonstrate Volvo’s new design philosophy. The Volvo S60 is competing in a very competitive premium executive saloon market which consists of the Mercedes C Class, Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series, ...
Views: 535 - Twisted Soul Searcher - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownKia’s latest bold addition to the Kia Soul 'Originals' line-up is the Kia Soul Searcher following on from other 'Originals' of the Burner, Shaker, Tempest and Echo a collection of distinctive versions each with their own personality. The arrival of the new Kia Soul Searcher has added a ...
Views: 556 - Mazda gets the blue light - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownThe National Police Improvement Agency (NPIA) and Mazda have recently signed a new four year contract which will see the UK’s 54 police forces have access to models like the Mazda 3, Mazda 6 and Mazda CX7. These vehicles will be used for covert and special operations. This is the first time ...
Views: 516 - A Fiesta for Ford - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownEarlier in the year Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London announced a revision to the exemption rule for the London Congestion Charging Zone. Vehicles with CO2 emissions of 100g/km or less, which also meet the Euro 5 standard for air quality, would be exempt from the charge. This is good news for ...
Views: 530 - Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX excel in safety - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownFord unveiled the new C-Max and Grand C-Max in November of this year; both models have been received well by the motoring press as well as prospective customers. Like all new models the C-Max and Grand C-Max had to undergo a Euro NCAP crash test, both the models scored very well for both adult ...
Views: 663 - Be careful when choosing removal companies - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownMoving homes is a very stressful on its own so it is important to hire the right removal company that help you make your move more convenient and easy. My main worry is how they will handle my fragile labelled boxes, also how will they treat my furniture when taking them out the house and ...
Views: 470 - Searching for the right place - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownBuying a house for the first time can be very daunting; there are so many things you need to consider before you start looking for a house. When I was moving houses, or house relocations as my 5 year old son said, I made a priority list which had things like nearest school, transport links, ...
Views: 494 - Ways of promoting your business - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownVehicle sign writing is a rolling advertisement for your business but without proper design it will just be another forgettable vehicle out on the road. So if you wanted to do van sign writing in Kent, make sure the font size isn’t too small to read or the vehicle will look very pretty but mp ...
Views: 543 - Great new offers for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownWith the grim wintery weather, uncertain economic times and the recent announcement of the train fare rise, Renault customers can relax in the New Year with the new long term money saving three-year/30,000 mile fixed price Renault service plan. The offer is available from 4th January 2011 for ...
Views: 486 - The world of technology - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownMazda has rebranded its used car programme across its franchise dealer network to increase acceptability by consumers of online car buying. The new Mazda Approved Used Cars Programme follows investment by Mazda in web-based technology that enables used vehicle availability to be accessed by ...
Views: 545 - Buying and selling cars - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownEver since I can remember I’ve loved cars, small ones, big ones, powerful ones - I just love cars. As I grew up my passion for cars grew too, while my mates spent their pocket money on toys and sweets I spent mine on toy cars, car magazines and model cars. At 17 I took my theory driving test ...
Views: 597 - Quattro system still running strong - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownOn the 30th Anniversary year of the quattro system, it has been confirmed as the most successful all-wheel-drive system in the world, with over 3.3 million cars featuring this key safety feature produced so far. Since the year 2000, over 235,000 of all-wheel-drive cars have found homes in ...
Views: 470 - Audi A4 earns the ‘e’ badge - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownSince July 2009, Audi A4has qualified to use the ‘e’ suffix that signifies major strides forward in economy and emissions control as already proven by the Audi A3 1.9 TDIe and the Audi A6 2.0 TDIe. The new Audi A4 2.0 TDIe joins the 2.0-litre TDI variants range which continues to employ the very ...
Views: 533 - Famous five year warranty - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownIn March 2010, the Hyundai ix35 went on sale at just £16,495 making the stylish crossover a real alternative for buyers considering a conventional hatchback. The Hyundai ix35 costs less to run than the more established family cars and MPVs with comparable engines when combined with the low ...
Views: 563 - Becoming a teacher was a dream come true - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from benson brownAs a teacher I get to hear funny stories from the children, made up from their wild imagination. When I was young I always dreamt of becoming a teacher, I remember I used to sit all my teddies and dolls on the floor and pretend to be the teacher. While I was studying to become a teacher, I ...
Views: 599 - Working from home is the best - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from benson brownWorking from home is the best thing for me, as I don’t like the work environment because people always talk behind each other’s back which I don’t like at all. When I was offered the job, before I accepted I asked them if it was possible for me to work from home most of the week and to my ...
Views: 446 - Eating Fruit and Veg Won’t Reduce the Risk Of Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from benson brownEating five fruit and veg a day might keep the doctor away but eating large quantities of the good stuff doesn’t reduce the risk of cancer according to an article published by the British Journal of Cancer. For decades fruit and veg intake has been linked to the risk of developing cancer, but a ...
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