Helpful Tips When Seeking A BMW for sale in LondonWhen you are looking for a new car, there are few models more appealing than a BMW. Alongside Mercedes-Benz and Audi, the brand is one of the best selling luxury automobile manufacturers in the World.BMW manufactures a variety of models, from the executive M5 saloon...
Road safety has always been a hot topic. One of the leading road safety organizations, the Road Safety Foundation reported that nearly half of all crashes occur on less than one tenth ofBritain's 28,000 mile road network. The A537 between Macclesfield, Cheshire and Buxton in Derbyshire topped this list as the most dangerous of...
ReviewThe Jaguar F Type is perhaps the best looking car of 2013, and it is arguably the best looking Jaguar to have ever been made. Okay, okay, so the classic E Type has more charm, and it'll draw more looks from people in the know, but the aggressive styling of the F Type is...
Picking the right family vehicle is never a clear-cut decision as some days you may fancy a uniquely-styled saloon or an elegant estate. It all depends on what mood you are in when you look at your current set of wheels. You may have overlooked the people carrier but if you have a new...
The Three Best Strategies for Selling Your CarAt some point during every car owner’s life there will come a time to trade up for a better car and if not done correctly this somewhat tedious task can see many left short in the pocket. Being prudent when selling your car can enable you to...
The New Range Rover Sport: Bigger and Better than Ever?When a car maker announces the latest incarnation of one of its flagship models you instantly get that eye rolling “inner sigh” when it is described as revolutionary. However there is no such trepidation with the new Range Rover Sport as it looks so similar...
The current price of petrol regularly makes the news, every time there is a steep rise in the price we get media hype portraying stories of people stealing from petrol stations or having to give up their car due to price hikes. The good news is you don’t have to go to these extremes...
Jaguar is one of those car brands that conjure up images of prestigious and luxurious cars all safely cagouled out of many peoples’ budgets. Across generations Jaguar has built some of the most iconic cars of our time; namely the E-type, which remains one of the best-looking cars ever made.However, it has now decided...
Purchasing a new car is always an exciting time. If you’ve been considering it for a while, you’ve probably researched, taken test drives and asked plenty of questions to help you decide on your ideal make, model and price range. While you may be ready to spend a bit extra on a few luxury...
Crossover vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as motorists look for a car that drives like a nimble hatchback yet look like a menacing, expensive off-roader. Mitsubishi unveiled their Crossover, the ASX, in 2007, and it's still on sale today. It is the cheapest car in its segment for the performance on offer. 6 years...
With their motorsport pedigree and reputation for building excellence it’s not hard to see why Mercedes remain one of the coolest car brands on the planet. Generally when you think of Mercedes it conjures up images of large, imperious and formidable saloons, which they still churn out, but Mercedes is no longer a one...
An increasing number of drivers are becoming more concerned about the effects on the environment from fossil fuel emissions and their personal finances. In order to address these concerns, Daimler AG, the parent company for Mercedes, introduced the Smart car in 1994.Popularity
Since the 1990s the Smart car has grown in popularity. Running on diesel...
What happens when you have a bad credit rating?Lets face it, Britain has been in recession for some time now..and as a result, it has left alot of people with bad credit.Its nothing to be ashamed of, there are many different reasons why this has happened, from businesses failing, redundancy to houses in negative...
Honda Jazz: Intelligent and Creative DesignThe Honda Jazz is one of the most creative and intelligently designed superminis on the road. With over 250,000 units sold, we take a look at why the Honda Jazz has become one of the UK’s most popular small cars among those who prize practicality, but have an unquenchable...
You have recently passed your driving test and now it feels like a new world has opened up around you. A newly-found freedom to go where you want, when you want without having to rely on mum and dad gives you an independence which now needs to be explored. The only real snag is...
Luxury vehicles are built to appeal to every sense of the driving enthusiast, coming equipped with all the latest gadgets, head-turning style and a driving performance to get your adrenaline rushing. Premium brands put a lot of time and resources into making their latest model the most desirable, best seller on the market. Such...
When you've gone to all the trouble of passing your driving test, you want to get behind the wheel of your own car as soon as possible. But this can quickly become quite expensive, as young drivers insurance premiums are generally higher, for instance. However, there are several cars that are more likely to...
The BMW 3 series is a firm favourite with car fanatics and its increasing popularity grows day by day. The BMW3 series is a huge seller in the UK with many believing its success is down to the rear wheel chassis which creates a fantastic driving experience. You may be surprised to know that...
A combination of rising petrol prices and increased environmental awareness is encouraging many people to explore alternative fuels. Better known options include electric, biodiesel and LPG-fuelled vehicles as well as hybrids which incorporate such technology alongside more conventional fuel sources. However, there is also a growing demand for supplemental hydrogen fuel cells – otherwise...
Kia have just launched their first turbo charged petrol engine car in the UK. And it is a pocket rocket.With the awkward model name of 'pro_cee'd GT' (yes, that is an underscore and an apostrophe in the same dubious model name) it is poised to compete with cars like the Ford Fiesta ST and...
What Types of Cars Can You Expect from a Car Supermarket?The time has come to change the car parked in your driveway which means that you are now faced with one of life’s difficult decisions. Which brand should you go for or if you are devoted to a brand then which variety of model...
When’s The Best Time To Buy A Car?As with everything else in life timing is everything when it comes to buying a car and getting the timing right could actually save you a lot of money. There are so many opportunities out there when it’s possible to get amazing deals on new and used...
Mercedes GLA first look reviewThe hotly anticipated, Mercedes-Benz GLA mini SUV has recently been unveiled ahead of the Frankfurt Motor show in September. As Mercedes brings out the goods it’s already been compared to other cars within the same category such as the Audi Q3, the recently released, BMW X1 and the Range Rover Evoque.Despite...
Ever since the formation of the motor industry, we have seen a wide range of car brands specialising in a wide range of areas. From the family-oriented Ford to the street racing Subaru, it could be said that the world currently has on its streets, one hell of a lot of car brands.In fact,...
OK readers... listen up. Citroen are soon to be launching their New C4 Picasso. Do you remember the last Citroen Seekers game? It was really good fun and now they have a new one. You have the chance to win a brand new C4 Picasso! You can play using a pc, tablet or mobile...
Very few people believe the 2013 Audi A5 needed improvement. Luckily, most of them work for Audi.Audi has always been known for performance and the 2014 models don’t disappoint. Engines available on the new A5 include a new 2.0 litre power plant with turbo fuel stratified injection (TSFI) and 227 horsepower. With TSFI, the...
Vehicle safety technology is one of the most rapid, progressive aspects of motor manufacturing. It has been since Nils Bohlin invented the three-point seat belt in 1959. But the most exciting developments really started happening in the last three decades thanks to improved chassis structure, increased crash test research, crumple zones, air bags, anti-lock...
If you’re looking to buy a vehicle, the first choice you will probably have to make will be whether to go for a new or used car. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and which you go for will largely depend on your personal circumstances and what you desire from a vehicle.With this in...
BMW has for a long time been at the forefront of diesel power research, design and technology, and even more so quite recently, having become a firm favourite among fleet car drivers – drivers who demand the very best diesel fuel efficiency of anyone. BMW’s 3 Series compact saloon is the market leader in...
Collecting automobiles is an expensive hobby. Not only is there the cost of buying your favourite cars, there are also upkeep costs, potential issues with finding replacement parts, finding space to store them, deciding how often to give in to the temptation of driving your beauties, and of course... insurance.When it comes to collectable...
The BMW X5 is hitting the market in its third generation, bringing with it plenty of options under the hood. In addition to a broad range of mechanical options, the X5 exits the gate in a lighter skin that allows it to be much more economical than any of its predecessors. Currently, buyers looking...
Countless hours searching on the internet will unfortunately not yield a black and white answer as to whether it is more cost effective to lease or buy your next car.It all depends on a number of factors, such as which car you want, how long you want to keep it for, how many miles...
Over the past year or three, one of the most debated topics amongst car enthusiasts has probably been that of the implementation of LED exterior lighting. Most specifically the subject is the daytime running lamps that are rapidly becoming a strategic component of the corporate face of a brand. When technological advances create solutions...
So like many people, you have the need for speed but possibly not the money for a supercar, which can all too easily tip the £100k mark. You may have the money, but are these powerful supercars really worth all the hassle of ownership? To begin with, there are the crippling running costs, which...
The ever-increasing cost of keeping a vehicle on the road in these economically lean times is something that will have given us all pause, but there are a few simple things you can do to save money.Downsize your vehiclePut simply, a smaller car is cheaper to run. Whilst the idea of buying a new...
It's a well-known fact that cars lose a great deal of value once they're driven off the lot. There are many other milestones that your car experiences in its life. Keep these in mind the next time you're interested in purchasing a used car.
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Industry sales data just released for 2012 shows Ford’s Fiesta supermini as the best-selling new car in the UK, with nearly 109,265 registered. Fiesta’s nearest rival in the sales chart is Vauxhall’s Corsa supermini with 89,434; nearly 20,000 cars behind the popular Ford. So what is it that makes the Fiesta such a popular...
With World Book Day bringing literature to the forefront of the nation’s mind, even the most thrill-seeking of petrol heads are turning their attention to the books that left a lasting impression on them. But often it isn’t the book’s human characters who have lingered in our mind’s eye over the years – looking...
How the numbers don’t add up for younger motoristsYoung drivers are often singled out for strong criticism. They’re accused of being irresponsible, reckless and dangerous. This has led to some lively debates about the UK’s younger motorists during the past 12 months, and a range of headline-grabbing ideas have been suggested to ‘deal’ with...
Back in November 2012 a lady made national headlines when she failed her theory test for the 105th time, branding her, ‘the most incompetent driver there ever was’. With the cost of the theory test being £31, what can test candidates do to ensure that they pass their theory test first time?The theory test...